Community Service Database: Advocacy
NYCLU
What is NYCLU?
Founded in 1951 as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, we are a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with eight chapters and regional offices, and more than 160,000 members across the state. Our mission is to defend and promote the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill of Rights, the U.S. Constitution, and the New York Constitution, including freedom of speech and religion, and the right to privacy, equality, and due process of law, with particular attention to the pervasive and persistent harms of racism.
How can you get involved?
NYCLU's Teen Activist Project (TAP) is an exciting youth program that engages New York City teens as leaders and organizers on civil rights and civil liberties. TAP members work on various advocacy issues including the rights of pregnant and parenting teens, students' rights, racial justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants' rights, freedom of speech and religion - and more! TAP is a great opportunity for young people interested in law, health care, social justice issues, and community organizing. APPLY
Contact information:
Kenny Nguyen at 212-607-3300 or schools@nyclu.org
Pollyanna
What is Pollyanna?
Pollyanna creates discussion platforms for groups of people to explore issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity; and to share experiences and knowledge. We believe in being eternally optimistic even in the face of challenge. Pollyanna exists to be part of the solution. The Dalton Conference is part of the Pollyanna Family of schools hosting conferences.
How can I get involved?
Join the Pollyanna Teen Council: Pollyanna Teen Council consists of 8th-12th graders (13-18 year olds) from across the U.S. who are committed to helping their schools achieve their DEIB goals. We hold interesting and informative monthly programming. Monthly sessions feature a special keynote speaker followed by a themed group discussion centering on ways to improve each member’s individual school community. APPLY.
Contact information:
www.pollyannainc.org
Casper Caldarola: 646-628-0657, casper.pollyanna@gmail.com
Generation Citizen
What is Generation Citizen?
Generation Citizen is a seven-year-old national, nonprofit focused on empowering young people to become engaged and effective citizens. GC has a bold vision for how we can reinvigorate civics education nationwide, using our Action Civics model as the framework. We partner with teachers and schools to help them implement a comprehensive, high-quality Action Civics education program taught twice weekly over the course of a semester, often added to history, social studies, or similar in-school class time.
How to get involved?
Generation Citizen welcomes you to join our efforts in a variety of fun, engaging ways. Check out opportunities here.
Contact information:
www.generationcitizen.org
DeNora Getachew: 917-912-5471, dgetachew@generationcitizen.org
The Peace Project
What is the Peace Project?
The Peace Project Inc. provides an in-school human rights and global citizenship education program for middle and high school students. The Peace Project addresses a critical need for civics education in New York City's schools, specifically working to inform, inspire, and ignite students to address human rights issues that directly affect them, their peers, their community, and their generation. Through games, activities, case studies, dialogue, presentations, projects, and a field trip to the United Nations, students directly interact with materials, issues, and leaders working on peace and community-building solutions. We believe that students have the right to be informed on the hows and whys of current events and human rights violations so that they are better equipped to be empathetic, solutions-oriented, and engaged participants and civic leaders in their communities.
How can you get involved?
The Peace Project is offering immediate impact micro-grants (“Peace Funds”). These Peace Funds are intended to empower local changemakers and to celebrate the work of our everyday heroes. These microgrants range from $500 to $5,000. Apply to the Peace Fund.
Be a Peace Project Fellow
Contact information:
http://peaceprojectinc.org
Aima Raza: 917-892-6032, aima.raza@peaceprojectinc.org
info@peaceprojectinc.org
Planned Parenthood of New York City
What is Planned Parenthood of New York City?
Since 1916, Planned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) has been an advocate for and provider of reproductive health services and education for New Yorkers. Providing 100,000 patient visits annually, PPNYC’s health care centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island offer reproductive health services, including gynecological care, contraception, pregnancy testing, abortion, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, prevention and counseling, transgender services, and vasectomy. Through a threefold mission of clinical services, education, and advocacy, PPNYC brings better health and more fulfilling lives to each new generation of New Yorkers. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPNYC supports legislation and policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
How can I get involved?
Become an activist: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-new-york/get-involved/activist.
Become a volunteer: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-new-york/get-involved/volunteer-intern.
Contact information:
www.ppnyc.org
Laura McQuade
212-274-7222
laura.mcquade@ppnyc.org
