BLACK LIVES MATTER
June 2, 2020: Volunteer New York! stands with those fighting for the dignity and the rights of Black community members. We believe systemic racism must be addressed head-on, openly discussed, and challenged on all levels. We believe actionable steps need to be taken to eradicate systemic racism to achieve racial equality.
On this page, we have begun to aggregate the organizations in our region that fight inequality and work to uplift and support Black community members. We know this list is not definitive, and it will change, but it is a place to start. We hope you will support these organizations listed below and learn about their missions, the roles they play in our community, and what their active needs are, and how you can support their work--so that their work can continue.
Human/Civil Rights
These organizations focus on protecting and strengthening the basic rights of all people.
Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union- NYCLU
Hudson Valley Justice Center (HVJC)
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
NAACP
New Rochelle Against Racism (NewROAR)
Westchester Children’s Association
Economic Empowerment
These organizations focus on building the economic well-being, financial literacy, and upward mobility of businesses and individuals.
African American Chamber of Commerce
Community Governance & Development Council (CGDC)
National Urban League of Westchester
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center
Civic Engagement
These organizations focus on improving the quality of life through building and strengthening democratic processes.
African American Advisory Board – Westchester County
Sister to Sister International
Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc.
Westchester Section - National Council of Negro Women​
Housing Rights/Eviction Assistance
These organizations focus on fair housing practices, protecting tenants and preventing evictions.
Community Voices Heard
Hudson Valley Justice Center (HVJC)
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Pace Women’s Justice Center
Westchester Residential Opportunities
Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc.
Stop the Pipeline/Mentorship Opportunities
These organizations focus on stopping the school to prison pipeline: youth mentoring and re-entry support to incarcerated and the formerly incarcerated.
D.A.F.T. Youth Services, Inc.
G.O.O.D. for Girls
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison
Life Progressive Services
My Brothers Keeper Mount Vernon
My Brothers Keeper New Rochelle
My Brothers Keeper Peekskill
My Brothers Keeper White Plains
My Brothers Keeper Yonkers
New Era Creative Space
Youth Shelter Program of Westchester
Yonkers Partners in Education
YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester--GEMs Program
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