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8th Day Center for Social Justice
A multi-issue, social justice center supported and staffed by 30 congregations of nuns, priests and brothers which promotes analysis and action.
http://www.8thdaycenter.org/ |
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Americans United for Life
National pro-life public-interest law firm specializing in legislation, litigation, and education-- both scholarly and popular-- on the issues of abortion, euthanasia and genetic manipulation that assaults human life.
http://www.unitedforlife.org/ |
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Anti-Boeing Coalition
Organization that opposes the Boeing Corporation and its local headquarters. Includes information on views, events calendar, and a listing and link directory of coalition members.
http://www.antiboeingcoalition.org/ |
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Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Headquarters for grassroots organization focused on abolishing the death penalty in the United States. Includes contact information to local chapters, news, articles, and opportunities to assist the cause.
http://www.nodeathpenalty.org/ |
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Chicago Children's Advocacy Center (CCAC)
Coordinates, supports, and participates in an interdisciplinary response to child abuse victims and their families. Includes news and events, overview of programs and services, training, links, and contacts.
http://www.chicagocac.org/ |
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Chicago Christian Industrial League
Providing shelter, supportive housing, counseling and skill, academic and employment training to poor and homeless adults and families.
http://www.theleague.org/ |
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Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism
Calls for an immediate end to the war in Afghanistan and opposes attacks on any other possible target. 'No to war. No to racist attacks. Defend civil liberties.' Events calendar, listserv, and suggestions for activism.
http://www.chicagoantiwar.org/ |
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Chicago Crime Commission
Formed as a volunteer, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization combating crime since 1919. Includes internships, publications, programs, links, and contacts.
http://www.chicagocrimecommission.org/ |
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Chicago Shares
A voucher program that provides an opportunity for the community to aid homeless people in a constructive way.
http://www.chicagoshares.org/ |
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Chicago Urban League
Focuses on eliminating racial discrimination and segregation and to work for the achievement of equal opportunity and parity for African Americans, other minorities and the poor. Information on programs and services are featured.
http://www.cul-chicago.org/ |
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Community Renewal Society
An organization associated with the United Church of Christ that works to empower congregations and community-based organizations to advocate for social and economic justice.
http://www.crs-ucc.org/ |
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Franciscan Outreach Association
Non-profit group providing overnight shelter for 250 homeless men and women, a soup kitchen, and case management services. Includes program description, donations needs, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.franoutreach.org/ |
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Gads Hill Center
A community-based family resource center serving the low-income population of the city's Lower West Side since 1898. Highlights include its programs in tutoring, mentoring and educational support services, recreational programs, and parental education and support services.
http://www.gadshillcenter.org/ |
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Growing Home Inc.
Provides job training and employment opportunities for homeless and low-income people within the context of an organic agriculture business.
http://www.growinghomeinc.org/ |
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Harper House, Center for Street People
Provides a safe refuge from the streets, respects the dignity and worth of all who enter, and provides the opportunity for self sufficiency, low income housing and to care for each other.
http://www.harperhouse.org/ |
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