Support the Fight Against Systemic Racism
There are many ways to support the fight against systemic racism. There are organizations that are fighting racism directly and need your support. Purchasing from Black owned businesses not only supports these businesses but their employees and their communities. And organizations fighting poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness are on the front lines of the fight, directly supporting the most vulnerable when they are most in need.
Organizations Fighting Systemic Racism
Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has been on a mission to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons for over 100 years.
The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.
Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.
The My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Alliance focuses on building safe and supportive communities for boys and young men of color where they feel valued and have clear pathways to opportunity.
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The Boston University Center for Antiracist Research is working toward building an antiracist society that ensures equity and justice for all. Whereas racist research historically has posed the question “What is wrong with people?” antiracist research now asks a different question, a better question: “What is wrong with policies?” |
Support Black Businesses
Support Black Owned (SBO) is a free Black and African American owned business directory and blog filled with thousands of 100% Black, Moorish, and African American owned businesses, spread all over the world.
Organizations Fighting Food Insecurity
Focusing on the logistical challenges of retail food recovery, Food Rescue Hero addresses both problems through technology-coordinated, community-powered networks. Food Rescue Hero is based in Pittsburgh and now measurably impacts food insecurity in Cleveland, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Northern Virginia, and soon, Los Angeles. In support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 2, 12 and 13, its goal is to scale food recovery in 100 cities by 2030.
Food Rescue US is committed to reducing food waste and food insecurity in America. Using technology, we engage volunteers to transfer excess fresh food from grocers, restaurants, and other sources, to social service agencies that feed people who are food insecure.
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Wherever there’s a fight so hungry people may eat, World Central Kitchen promises to be there, as they have in Puerto Rico, on the United States - Mexico border, in the fight against Covid-19, and on the front lines of recent protests.
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Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization—a powerful and efficient network of 200 food banks across the United States. |
Organizations Fighting Homelessness
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Invisible People is dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since launching in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.
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Maryhaven is Central Ohio’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral health services provider specializing in addiction recovery. Maryhaven's Outreach team travels the community encouraging people to find housing and treatment, while their Engagement Center provides temporary, year-round refuge.
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Organizations Fighting Poverty
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The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival seeks to fulfill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 call for a "revolution in values" that could unite poor and impacted communities across the country that was tragically ended by his assassination. |
Consider the Poor is on a mission to end poverty. We believe that in generous giving through individual and collective service, combined with raising a voice for the voiceless, we can make a difference. Visit our Giving page to learn more.
