www.thclinic.org
(415)771-2427
The THC seeks to preserve and stabilize low-income housing in the Tenderloin and surrounding communities. We focus particularly on
residential hotels, assisting tenants to assert their legal rights, providing culturally competent supportive services, and creating
employment and leadership opportunities for formerly homeless tenants.
www.hrcsf.orgClick on "volunteer" to help with mailings, phone calling, reception,
translating, data entry, or be
trained as a housing rights counselor!
(415)703-8634
HRCSF is a tenants' rights organization with a 20-year history of educating, advocating, and agitating for tenants' rights in San Francisco.
www.sftu.org- Look under "volunteer" to help with eviction monitoring, data entry, or be
trained as a tenant's union counselor! Also info on letter writing and actions.
Since 1971, the SF Tenants Union has been fighting for the rights of tenants and for the preservation of affordable housing in San Francisco.
The Tenants Union has been the city's leading advocate for tenants.
(415)243-0143
www.deathpenalty.org, www.californiamoratorium.org
Death Penalty Focus is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to abolishing capital punishment through grassroots organizing, media outreach, nationwide coalition building, and education of political and civic leaders and the public about the death penalty and its alternatives. Write letters or attend an action!
www.amnesty.org or www.amnestyusa.org
(415)291-9233x209 (San Francisco office)
Amnesty International is an independent worldwide movement working impartially on behalf of prisoners of conscience and political prisoners. Volunteers write letters, sign petitions, organize action projects and events, perform general office duties, or fill information requests.
Involvement in NDB’s Amnesty International Club (i.e. writing letters, organizing events, educating other students, etc.) is acceptable for the Social Justice CSP requirement.www.soaw.org
Learn more about the School of the Americas and why so many people want to close it. Write a letter, call, or lobby Congress members.
www.actionsf.org
Initiated in 1992 by former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark and other anti-war activists, the IAC incorporates the demands to end racism, sexism and poverty in the U.S. with opposition to U.S. militarism and exploitative domination around the world.
www.hrc.org
Dedicated to working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights. Write letters to Congress members on various justice issues such as hate crimes, discrimination, and health.
www.iglhrc.org
The mission of the IGLHRC is to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on
the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status. A US-based non-profit, non-governmental
organization, IGLHRC effects this mission through advocacy, documentation, coalition building, public education, and technical assistance.
Volunteers are needed in the San Francisco office.
www.aclunc.org
And the American Civil Liberties Union is the only national organization dedicated to defending and expanding the civil liberties of all people. Engages in direct litigation, public education, informs the media, educates and lobbies legislators, organizes grass-roots activists.
www.sf-homeless-coalition.org
468 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA
(415)346-3740
The COH works to alleviate poverty by attacking the forces that cause poverty. The strategy combines making sure homeless and poor people know their rights with involving homeless people in the shaping and formulating of public policy. This approach consists of advocate for civil rights, effective and humane services, employment, and housing for homeless and low-income people. Distribute info to people at shelters or join a coalition work group.
P.O. Box 1089
El Grananda, CA 94018
(650)726-9071
Volunteer Coordinator: Peter Hansel
This agency provides emergency services such as food, clothing, and immigration support. Help with fundraising efforts or learn to write grants.
The Justice for Janitors campaign is about hard-working janitors uniting for fair working conditions with support from our communities.
Their goals are to secure a living wage and win health insurance and full-time work. They also vow to help other janitors win a voice on the job
by joining together in a union. Participate in leafletting, marches, and delegations, write letters, and attend peaceful rallies at local union
work sites.
Oakland/Bay Area- (510)261-6600
San Jose- (408) 280-7770
Liz Oakley (510)893-7106 x11
Another local labor movement connection.
www.banminesusa.org
USCBL is a coalition of more than 500 U.S.-based human rights, humanitarian, faith-based, children's, peace, disability, veterans', medical, development, academic, and environmental organizations dedicated to a total ban on antipersonnel landmines. It is one of 90 country campaigns that form the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL). The ICBL, launched in 1992 works to bring about a global ban on antipersonnel landmines. Click on “Students Against Landmines” for ideas!
www.sanmateopeaceaction.org
(650)343-9382
Peace Action of San Mateo County provides education workshops on peace and justice issues as well as organizing and supporting vigils, protests, and demonstrations.
www. peaceandjustice.org
(650)326-8837 (Palo Alto)
The Center provides resources and education that work toward directing U.S. foreign and domestic policy to human needs and human rights. Volunteers staff the referral desk, assist with office work, and help at special events. You can also attend an action, demonstration, or vigil on peace and justice events.
www.globalexchange.org
1 (800)497-1994/ (415)255-7296
Global Exchange is a non-profit research, education, and action center dedicated to increasing global awareness among the US public while building international partnerships.
www.50years.org
U.S. Network for Global Economic Justice
www.nikewages.org
A leader in education and activism against unjust working conditions for sweatshop laborers. Attend a presentation, write letters, or create a project!
www.sweatshopwatch.org
(510) 834-8990
A statewide coalition committed to eliminating sweatshop conditions in the global garment industry.
www.transfairusa.org (510) 663-5260 (Oakland) The only non-profit certification organization for Fair Trade products in the US. Mission: 1) to increase the availability of Fair Trade Certified products throughout the country, and 2) to increase consumer awareness about the importance of Fair Trade.
www.calright2life.org
Walnut Creek office- (925)944-5351
CRLEF is committed to the traditional ethic of our society as set forth in our Declaration of Independence, that each person is entitled to the right of life whether pre-born, born, ill, or aged. Check out the calendar of upcoming events!
www.walkforlifewc.com
Help plan and participate in the next annual Walk for Life!
www.nrlc.org
The ultimate goal of the National Right to Life
Committee is to restore legal protection to innocent human life.
www.feministsforlife.com
Promotes a feminism with a pro-life stance emphasizing non-violence.