Grantees

Urban Survivors Union

Greensboro, NC
2018, 2017, 2016
The Urban Survivor’s Union (USU) is a grassroots coalition dedicated to insuring respect, dignity, and social justice for our community. We contest the dominant culture’s misguided attitudes and...

Valley Improvement Projects

Modesto, CA
2017, 2014
Valley Improvement Projects aims to improve the quality of life of underrepresented and marginalized residents of California’s Central Valley, by promoting social and environmental issues through youth outreach,...

Vermont Workers' Center

Burlington, VT
2012, 2011
The Vermont Workers' Center is a democratic, member-run organization dedicated to organizing for the human rights of the people in Vermont. We seek an economically just and democratic...

Voices of the Sacred

Missoula, MT
2017
Voices of the Sacred 's mission is to support the healing, empowerment and leadership development of Native youth and young adults, by giving voice and experience to those...

Voz Hispana Cauza Cesar Chavez

Woodburn, OR
2011
We are an organization that develops and prepare leaders at the grassroots level to become active participants in creating a more just, democratic system in Oregon. VHCC believes...

Wage Theft Direct Action Campaign

Denver, CO
2017
We are a group of workers and volunteers in Denver, Colorado who fight against wage theft. We use direct action tactics to negotiate and pressure unscrupulous employers so...

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

Seattle, WA
2017
The Network is a coalition of immigrant and refugee rights organizations and individuals unifying to protect, serve, and strengthen communities across the state. Together we build power and...

We Advocate Thorough Environmental Review (W.A.T.E.R.)

Mt. Shasta, CA
2017
We Advocate Thorough Environmental Review's primary objective is to advocate for the protection of the environment and natural resources; defend against corporate privatization of natural resources; and encourage...

Welfare Warriors

Milwaukee, WI
2017, 2015, 2014, 2013
The Welfare Warriors are mothers and children in poverty who have joined together to make our voices heard in all policies affecting families in poverty, the larger community,...

Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice

Madison, WI
2013, 2012, 2011
The Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ) was founded in 1991 as a coalition of activist groups and citizens of conscience within Wisconsin. WNPJ facilitates activities, cooperation...

Witness for Peace - Southeast

Raleigh, SC
2011
Witness for Peace Southeast (WFPSE) is a politically independent grassroots organization of people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. WFPSE’s mission is to support peace,...

Women Encouraging Empowerment

Revere, MA
2015, 2011
Women Encouraging Empowerment Inc ("WEE") is a responsive and member lead organization that seeks to support its members to understand US society, to take the needed steps to...

Worker Center for Economic Justice

Lynn, MA
2011
Worker Center for Economic Justice emerged in 2008 after the North Shore Labor Council engaged immigrant workers, community allies, and labor representatives to fill the need to establish...

Workers' Dignity Project

Nashville, TN
2014, 2013, 2011
The Workers’ Dignity Project is a worker-led workers’ center acting collectively for economic justice. We believe in the dignity and respect of all people. We develop concrete solutions...

Working for Equality and Economic Liberation (WEEL)

Helena, MT
2011
Working for Equality and Economic Liberation (WEEL) is a grassroots, economic and social justice organization made up of people experiencing poverty and their supporters. Through advocacy, action, and...

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