Community
Organizing
Spanish
Speaking Center of New Britain
Description:
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Weed & Seed of New Britain
Description: (1)Needs tutors/homework assistants to aid youth residing in North Oak and Broad Streets neighborhoods. The Social Work Program has been very active with Weed & Seed, i.e. Central 'n the Hood Youth Leadership Camp, and through the SW 362 class. (2) Lots of other advocacy, planning activities
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Center
for Policy Alternatives
Description: A non-profit voice for progressive policy across all 50 states. A non-partisan think tank, CPA connects innovative people and ideas to build a new economy that is inclusive, sustainable and just. CPA's constituency of elective officials and grassroots advocates promotes pragmatic public policy change that supports families, strengthens communities, conserves resources for future generations and enhances democratic participation by every citizen. Interns will conduct legislative research on key northeast issues, assist with all aspects of planning program activities, maintain issues and file databases, monitor and track legislation as needed, assist with general administrative duties as they arise. SUBMIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER and WRITING SAMPLE. For more information: www.stateaction.org
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Connecticut
Association for Human Services
Description: Founded in 1910, the Connecticut Association for Human Services is a not-for-profit organization that promotes public policy solutions and brings resources to bear to strengthen needy children, families, and communities through education, outreach, advocacy, research, and evaluation. A key strength of CAHS is our ability to work in coalition with others. We bring together diverse interests - concerned citizens, policy makers, human services providers, corporate leaders, labor leaders, academics, state and municipal agencies, and religious organizations - to help ensure that all state residents have the opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives. Programs include:
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Common Cause
Description: A non-profit, non-partisan citizen lobby. They work to keep government clean, open and accountable. Campaign finance reform, election reform, ethics in government and protection of civil rights are the current focus of activities. For more information: www.commoncause.org
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society The Greater Connecticut Chapter
Description:
Its
mission is to end the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis, a
neurological disease. For students who are interested in case
management, community
organization, disability issues, politics and administration.
Work with individuals, families and professionals. For
more information:
www.ctmss.org
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DemocracyWorks An advocacy center for democratic values
Description: Policy, Organizing & Planning around various social reform issues including (1) Campaign Finance Reform(2) Community Conversations on Race (3) CT Voices for Children; Earned Income Tax Credit (4) Student Participation/Activism
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Connecticut Alliance for Basic Human Needs (CABHN)
Description: is a statewide coalition of individuals, community groups and organizations, which supports and promotes advocacy on low-income issues.
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The Foodshare of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Description:
Working to end
hunger and alleviate poverty in greater Hartford. For More Information: www.foodshare.org
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Center for Justice, Inc
Description: To enhance human dignity by responding to injustices experienced by the poor and alienated of society through: advocacy, education, networking, and collaboration guided by Gospel values and Catholic Social teaching. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.hartnet.org/ccj/who.htm
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True
Colors, Inc
Sexual
Minority Youth and Family Services of Connecticut
Description:
To improve and enrich the lives of sexual minority people (lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered youth, adults and families) through support,
education, and advocacy within each of the systems (family of origin and
choice; education; mental, physical and spiritual health; social service
and community services) necessary to their development as full and
productive members of society. Fall/Spring 2003-2004 opportunities Facilitate group sessions (1) LGBT Youth Mentoring Program. This program includes monthly joint and separate sessions with mentors and mentorees. Interns will also participate in planning meetings, mentor training, one-on-one feedback and interviews with potential mentors and mentorees. (2) Developing and facilitating support group for LGBT foster parents and a group of foster children growing up in LGBT homes. The groups will be co-led with a DCF Social Worker. Curriculum development as well as responsibilities for elements of both group sessions. Community Organizing (1) activists and organizers will be working with the community, individual legislators and others on a bill designed to add gender identity and expression as well as disabilities to current Hate Crimes Statues. This grassroots effort will include the development of community listening and educational forums; legislator education, learning to and testifying at hearings and other policy meetings. There are a variety of opportunities for students including: group work with children of LBGT parents; high school youth; organizing activities including Children From the Shadows leadership development activities; organizing, policy and administration and opportunities to develop special projects . For more information: www.OurTrueColors.org
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The Salvation Army Community Services
Description: Offers a variety of services including Outreach & Advocacy for needs and services, for individuals and families, Case Management, Holiday Meal Program, Holiday Toy Program, Job Readiness and Education Workshops
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