Working towards social justice begins with you, but it is not meant to be done soley by you!
When people come together to share their time, talents, and treasure many good things can happen!
You CAN make a difference! And you are NOT alone!
Below you will find many organization who work for justice. They use both charity and justice... the two feet...to help others. You are going to peruse several of the websites to get a general idea of each, you don't have to take too much time, just get the essence of what they do to promote justice. Then, settle on one organization that you really are interested in. Once you choose the organization you really like, that will determine your group, Your focus will only be with that organization and your groupl.
World Vision
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
Project Rachel
Project Rachel is the name of the Catholic Church’s healing ministry to those who have been involved in abortion.
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Familiar programs include One in a Million , operation Rice bowl, 24 Hour Food Fast.
Habitat for Humanity- Syracuse
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit ecumenical agency whose mission is to eliminate substandard housing in the world. Syracuse Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County touches the lives of thousands in need regardless of race, ethnicity, and religion. The neglected child, the challenged adolescent, the struggling family, the disregarded senior, the displaced, and homeless are among those served with compassion and dignity.
Free the Children
Free The Children believes in a world where all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change. We are a charity and educational partner that empowers youth to remove barriers that prevent them from being active local and global citizens. Programs include Adopt a Village, and Family Kits for Family Focus.
Hope House
I just noticed that on June 23,2012 the site has not been renewed...aaggghhh! I'm hoping that it is renewed, they had a great site!Will check back later...) Established in 1992, Hope House serves over 8,000 meals a month... as many as 3 daily meals, to our guests. The hungry and homeless of the inner-city Utica area have come to rely upon at least one daily meal at Hope House. We have also provided countless hours of safe haven from the streets for the people who are our guests, many of whom feel that they come to Hope House to be with "Family". In many instances, we constitute their only stable and caring environment.
St John Neumann Catholic Community
Gives lots of ideas for projects.
Holy Childhood Association
HCA continues to follow the vision of Bishop Forbin-Janson – “children helping children.” After learning about the great needs of the world’s poorest children, young people are invited to pray and to offer financial help so that children in the Missions today may know Christ and experience His love and care.
HeiferInternational.org
Heifer International's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, we empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer projects help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways
Hope for Ariang
Gabriel BolDang was one of the "Lost Boys" from Sudan who fled to freedom. His journey brought him to United States where he went to school, graduated from LeMoyne, received a teaching degree, and went back to Sudan to help educate the young Sudanese. Gabriel first had to get clean water piped in before he could build the school. His website brings the story to the present, as he continues to work to meet the basic needs of children and then to educate them.