Community
Works of Connecticut
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| Community Works of Connecticut | |||
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Rosie Stanko |
A coalition of organizations working for justice, equality, the environment
and social change. We confront root causes of problems and encourage self-help
solutions. | ||
| Organizations belonging to Community Works of Connecticut: | |||
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Coalition for People | |||
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Phone: 203-387-7858 |
This grassroots organization empowers low/moderate income residents of
Greater New Haven to build a stronger voice for housing, health care, and issues
affecting seniors. | ||
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Connecticut Bicycle Coalition | |||
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Phone: 860-527-5200 |
Individuals, clubs, and retail shops organized to promote bicycle
transportation, safety, recreation, and sport. Achieving this mission through
public education, policy advocacy, and special events. | ||
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Connecticut Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association | |||
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Phone: 800-952-2037 |
Serves as a clearing house and distribution Center for information and
provides support to persons with CFIDS and FM and their family and friends. | ||
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Connecticut Citizen Research Group | |||
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Phone: 860-947-2200 |
Promotes active citizenship through identifying, organizing, and training
citizen activists. We conduct research and educate activists to promote balanced
debate on critical public policy issues. | ||
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Connecticut Civil Liberties Union | |||
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Phone: 860-247-9823 |
Promotes and defends the rights of the United States Constitution, Bill of
Rights and Connecticut Constitution in state and federal court and provides
public education. | ||
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Connecticut Coalition For Environmental Justice | |||
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Sam McClure |
Protecting urban health and environments through community education,
development of grassroots leadership, and holding polluters responsible. Our
largest affiliate is the Hartford Environmental Justice Network. | ||
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Connecticut Collaborative For Education Against Gun Violence | |||
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Bruce Conrey |
A statewide organization dedicated to reducing gun violence through education
and advocacy. The Collaborative offers programs regarding public health and
safety issues involving gun violence. | ||
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Connecticut Council on Occupational Safety and Health - Health Technical Committee | |||
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Phone: 860-549-1877 |
Provides worker training and information on job safety and workplace hazards,
including, lead, chemicals, indoor air pollution. Dedicated to preventing
injury, illness, work-related deaths | ||
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Connecticut Housing Coalition | |||
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Phone: 860-563-2943 |
The Coalition, represents 250 local organizations, is the state's leading
advocacy voice for housing, asserting the right of every person to a decent,
affordable home. | ||
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Connecticut National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League Foundation | |||
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Linda Bayer |
The CT NARAL Foundation uses public education to further reproductive
freedoms, including the right to choose when and whether to have a child. | ||
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Connecticut Public Broadcasting | |||
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Mary Hobart |
We add value to people's lives through programs and services that inform,
educate, entertain and inspire our audiences in Connecticut and beyond. | ||
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Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum | |||
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Phone: 860-247-3227 |
IS an established community based organization providing training and
employee services to residents of the Hartford area. | ||
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Connecticut Save A Pup | |||
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Phone: 860-666-4646 |
Rescues dogs from local pounds and finds new, loving homes. All dogs are
spayed, neutered, and vaccinated | ||
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Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund | |||
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Phone: 860-247-6090 |
Works through legal and public policy strategies and community education to
end sex discrimination and empower women to be full and equal participants in
society. | ||
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Democracy Works | |||
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Phone: 860-727-1157 |
Is an advocacy Center, and energy Center, on issues central to making our
democracy work fairly, inclusively, and vibrantly, here in Connecticut and
nationally. | ||
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Ecological Health Organization | |||
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Phone: 860-228-2693 |
Provides advocacy, support, education, and referral for people with Multiple
Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), and those sensitive to chemicals or care about the
prevention of chemical injuries. | ||
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Padres Abriendo Puertas | |||
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Hartford CT |
Hartford's support training and advocacy for Latino families with
developmentally disabled children. Sponsors Fiesta Educativa conference for
parents and professionals. | ||
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays | |||
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Phone: 860-633-5111 |
PFLAG promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education, and
advocacy. | ||
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Toxics Action Center | |||
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Phone: 860-233-7623 |
Helps community groups across Connecticut to fight pollution problems in
their neighborhood. | ||
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United Seniors in Action | |||
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Phone: 860-297-5154 |
Is a senior issues and advocacy group that brings together organizations and
community groups with senior citizen constituencies to effect both statewide and
federal change. | ||
