Texas Member Federations

Another Way Texas Shares

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Another Way Texas Shares
	Diane Fanning anotherway@sbcglobal.net Website: www.anotherway.org 360 Landa Street New Braunfels TX 78130 Phone: 830-626-2033 Fax: 830-626-2366	Your gifts support 40 nonprofit organizations working to solve community problems by providing essential human services, education and advocacy to over 600,000 Texans. Issues: Funding Source Social Justice
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Organizations belonging to Another Way Texas Shares:
ADAPT of Texas
	Bob Kafka bkafka@juno.com 1339 Lamar Square #101 Austin TX 78704 Phone: 512-442-0252 Fax: 512-442-0522	We promote services which help disabled Texans live at home - not nursing homes- and work to increase accessibility to public places, transportation, and housing. Issues: Disability/Access Housing Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Website: www.adapt.org

Advocacy, Inc.
	Mary Faithfull mfaithful@advocacyinc.org 7800 Shoal Creek #171-E Austin TX 78757 Phone: 800-252-9108 Fax: 512-323-0902	We protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities and their families so that they may lead dignified and productive lives. Issues: Disability/Access Family Self-Advocacy Social Justice Website: www.advocacyinc.org

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas
	Will Harrell wharrell@aclutx.org PO Box 3629 Austin TX 78764 Phone: 512-441-0077 Fax: 512-441-3195	We defend the fundamental rights of all Texans - found in the Bill of Rights - and work to make those rights a reality for all. Issues: Civil Liberties Website: www.aclutx.org

American Friends Service Committee
	Angie Nichols anichols@afsc.org 1304 E. 6th St. Suite 3 Austin TX 78702 Phone: 512-474-2399 Fax: 512-474-6950	AFSC works to build a multi-racial/multi-cultural peace and social justice movement through nonviolence, popular education and technical support for grassroots organizations. Issues: African American Arts and Culture Asian-American Children/Youth Civil Liberties Disability/Access Education Family Gay and Lesbian Hunger/Poverty Latino Mental Health Native American Neighborhood Issues Pac Islander Peace/International Policy Self-Advocacy Senior Citizens Social Justice Technical Assistance Veterans Women Website: www.afsc.org

Austin Free-Net
	Ana Sisnett ana@austinfree.net PMB 226, PO Box 2013 Austin TX 78768 Phone: 512-326-9084 Fax: 512-974-3477	Your contribution helps provide public access to the Internet, computing resources and training in public libraries, community centers and other public places in Greater Austin. Issues: Education Neighborhood Issues Technical Assistance Website: www.austinfree.net

Austin Tenants' Council
	Katherine Stark kathy@housing-rights.org 1619 E. 1st St. Austin TX 78702 Phone: 512-474-5444 Fax: 512-474-0197	Self-help programs prevent homelessness, fight discrimination, and assure safe, decent and affordable housing through counseling, mediation and education about fair housing and tenant-landlord rights. Issues: African American Asian-American Consumer Rights Counseling Disability/Access Education Housing Latino Native American Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Website: www.housing-rights.org

BEAT AIDS, Inc.
	Michele Durham 411 Spriggsdale San Antonio TX 78220 Phone: 800-448-7320 Fax: 210-270-9579	We provide the highest quality of HIV/AIDS prevention, education, and services while promoting community wide understanding of the impact of the HIV/AIDS disease. Issues: African American AIDS Children/Youth Counseling Family Gay and Lesbian Health Education/Prevention Neighborhood Issues Self-Advocacy

Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin
	Alice Wilson alice@bcrc.org PO Box 1532 Austin TX 78767 Phone: 512-472-1710 Fax: 512-472-1776	We help breast cancer patients on their journey through treatment and recovery by providing the essential information, education and support needed at this stressful time. Issues: Counseling Education Family Health Education/Prevention Women Website: www.bcrc.org

Campaigns for People
	Fred Lewis info@campaignsforpeople.org 5035 Burnet Rd., Suite 100 Austin TX 78756 Phone: 512-472-1007 Fax: 512-472-1102	We educate Texans on the need for workable state campaign finance and ethics reforms to restore public confidence in the state's democratic institutions. Issues: Campaign Finance Reform Consumer Rights Education Public Policy Social Justice Voter Participation Website: www.campaignsforpeople.org

Casa Marianella
	Jennifer Long jlong48@juno.com 821 Gunter St. Austin TX 78702 Phone: 512-385-5571 Fax: 512-385-5575	Provides food, clothing, Spanish language counseling, English as a Second Language classes, and other assistance to Latin American refugees and homeless men, women and children. Issues: Counseling Education Family Housing Hunger/Poverty Latino Self-Advocacy Work Training Website: www.casamarianella.org

Center for Public Policy Priorities
	Janet Hutchison hutchison@cppp.org 900 Lydia St. Austin TX 78702 Phone: 512-320-0222 Fax: 512-320-0227	The Center is committed to improving public policies and private practices that influence the economic and social conditions and prospects of individuals, families, and communities. Issues: Campaign Finance Reform Children/Youth Civil Liberties Consumer Rights Economic Development Education Employment Family Health Care Policy Health Education/Prevention Housing Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Peace/International Policy Public Policy Rural Issues Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Voter Participation Welfare Reform Women Work Training Workplace Safety Website: www.cppp.org

Community Partnership for the Homeless
	Alison Schmidt aschmidt@austinhomeless.org PO Box 685065 Austin TX 78768 Phone: 512-469-9130 Fax: 512-469-0724	Develops transitional shelter for homeless veterans, affordable rental housing for those at risk. Builds collaborative opportunities with other agencies to provide case management, essential services. Issues: Counseling Family Housing Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Veterans Website: www.austinhomeless.org

Disability Assistance of Central Texas
	Norman Kieke norman_kieke@dact.org 9027 Northgate Blvd., Suite 108 Austin TX 78758 Phone: 512-834-1827 Fax: 512-834-9504	We promote and support community inclusion for children and adults with disabilities as they live, work and recreate in their community. Issues: Consumer Rights Counseling Disability/Access Employment Family Self-Advocacy Social Justice Work Training Website: www.dact.org

Esperanza Center for Social Change
	Graciela Sanchez graciela@esperanzacenter.org 922 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78212 Phone: 210-228-0201 Fax: 210-228-0000	We work to eliminate racism, sexism, classism and homophobia through publications, leadership training, educational/cultural programs, and through technical assistance to community-based organizations. Issues: African American Arts and Culture Asian-American Children/Youth Disability/Access Education Gay and Lesbian Hunger/Poverty Latino Native American Neighborhood Issues Pac Islander Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Women Website: www.esperanzacenter.org

Gray Panthers
	Charlotte Flynn gp-austin@ev1.net 3710 Cedar St., Room 223 Austin TX 78705 Phone: 512-458-3738 Fax: 512-458-9727	Volunteers educate persons of all ages about ageism and social and economic justice, focusing on National Health, Long Term Care, Social Security, and Living Wages. Issues: Economic Development Education Health Care Policy Public Policy Self-Advocacy Senior Citizens Social Justice Website: www.graypanthersofaustin.org

House the Homeless, Inc.
	Richard Troxell rrtroxell@aol.com PO Box 2312 Austin TX 78768 Phone: 512-796-4366 Fax: 512-447-3940	An all volunteer organization of homeless, formerly homeless and those who wish to end homelessness in their lifetime, dedicated to economic justice and self-determination. Issues: Economic Development Housing Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Website: www.housethehomeless.org

Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
	Martin Acevedo macevedo@txlawyerscommittee.org 2311 N. Flores San Antonio TX 78212 Phone: 210-736-1503 Fax: 210-736-3958	We protect and defend the civil and constitutional rights of Texas' immigrants and refugees through litigation, advocacy, and community education. Issues: African American Asian-American Civil Liberties Education Latino Litigation/Class Action Neighborhood Issues Pac Islander Self-Advocacy Social Justice Website: www.txlawyerscommittee.org

Institute for Social Justice
	Kimberly Olsen 4415 San Jacinto Dallas TX 75204 Phone: 214-823-4580 Fax: 214-823-1090	ISJ provides training and education to low-income people working to improve education, housing, access to credit and employment opportunities. Issues: Economic Development Education Employment Housing Hunger/Poverty Self-Advocacy Social Justice Work Training

KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM
	Angela Keaton koopradio@yahoo.com PO Box 2116 Austin TX 78768 Phone: 512-472-1369 Fax: 512-472-6149	Providing innovative and diverse programming to Austin, emphasizing those communities underserved by mainstream media while supporting the struggle for social justice and peace. Issues: African American Arts and Culture Asian-American Children/Youth Disability/Access Education Family Gay and Lesbian Latino Native American Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Senior Citizens Social Justice Women Website: www.koop.org

PODER (People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources)
	Sylvia Herrera 55 N. IH-35 #205B Austin TX 78702 Phone: 512-472-9921 Fax: 512-472-9922	We facilitate the participation of communities of color in corporate and governmental decisions concerning toxic pollution, economic development and their impact on our neighborhoods. Issues: African American Asian-American Clean Air and Water Economic Development Enviromental Justice Environment Land Preservation/Conservation Latino Native American Neighborhood Issues Pac Islander Public Policy Waste Management

People with AIDS Coalition - Houston
	Naomi Madrid nmadrid@pwach.org 3400 Montrose, Suite 207 Houston TX 77006 Phone: 800-999-0325 Fax: 713-522-2674	Providing a multitude of social services to HIV+ individuals/families: case management, furniture/household items, child care, volunteerism, financial assistance, education, and housing: Milam House. Issues: AIDS Counseling Education Family Health Education/Prevention Housing Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Website: www.pwach.org

Project MEND (Medical Equipment Network for the Disabled), Inc.
	Murlin Johnson promend@idworld.net 1201 Austin St. San Antonio TX 78208 Phone: 210-223-6363 Fax: 210-223-6441	We provide durable medical equipment and other essential services to enable low-income disabled people to live independently as contributing members of the community. Issues: Civil Liberties Consumer Rights Counseling Disability/Access Education Family Hunger/Poverty Self-Advocacy Social Justice Website: www.projectmend.org

Steven's House
	Wanda Carrington stevhous@swbell.net PO Box 131303 Houston TX 77219 Phone: 713-522-5757 Fax: 713-522-1910	Provides intermediate care in a homelike environmnet for people living with HIV/AIDS, addressing their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs while preserving their dignity. Issues: AIDS Counseling Education Family Health Education/Prevention Housing Self-Advocacy

Sustainable Food Center
	Mark Skrabacz sustfood@aol.com PO Box 13323 Austin TX 78711 Phone: 512-236-0074 Fax: 512-236-0098	We promote the importance of good nutrition in developing healthy, self-sustaining low-income communities through community gardens, farmers' markets and La Cocina Alegre food school. Issues: Children/Youth Economic Development Education Family Health Education/Prevention Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Website: www.main.org/sfc

TARAL (Texas Abortion & Reproductive Rights Action League) Education Fund
	Kae McLaughlin kae@taral.org 905 W. Oltorf, Suite D Austin TX 78704 Phone: 512-462-1661 Fax: 512-462-2007	A non-partisan, Pro-Choice educational organization providing grassroots training, research, and educational materials on all aspects of reproductive health and well-being, including legal abortion. Issues: Education Health Care Policy Health Education/Prevention Public Policy Reproductive Rights Self-Advocacy Women Website: www.taral.org

Texans for Gun Safety
	Jennifer Beazley Slaughter tgs@texansforgunsafety.org PMB 498, 1302 Waugh Dr. Houston TX 77019 Phone: 281-924-3545 Fax: 713-630-0634	A grassroots organization dedicated to significantly reducing gun violence through programs at high-risk schools and public education efforts. Issues: Children/Youth Education Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Technical Assistance Website: www.texansforgunsafety.org

Texas AIDS Network
	Carolyn Parker cparker@texasaids.net PO Box 2395 Austin TX 78768 Phone: 512-447-8887 Fax: 512-447-1115	Your gift helps this coalition of individuals and organizations improve the quality, availability and funding of HIV/AIDS prevention, education and service delivery in Texas. Issues: AIDS Economic Development Education Funding Source Health Education/Prevention Public Policy Self-Advocacy Technical Assistance Website: www.texasaids.net

Texas Alliance for Human Needs
	Kerrin Lemieux director@texasneeds.org 1016 E. 12th St. Austin TX 78702 Phone: 866-288-8246 Fax: 512-474-5058	We teach basic skills and improve the lives of low-income families across Texas through education, training, and advocacy about health care, hunger, welfare, equity, and justice. Issues: Consumer Rights Economic Development Education Health Education/Prevention Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Welfare Reform Work Training Website: www.txalliance.org

Texas Civil Rights Project
	Muna Hamzeh muna@texascivilrightsproject.org 2212 E. MLK Blvd. Austin TX 78702 Phone: 512-474-5073 Fax: 512-474-0726	Fight racial, social, and economic injustice! TCRP promotes and defends Texans' civil rights using the courts, education, and advocacy. Issues: African American Asian-American Civil Liberties Consumer Rights Disability/Access Economic Development Education Gay and Lesbian Latino Litigation/Class Action Native American Neighborhood Issues Pac Islander Public Policy Self-Advocacy Senior Citizens Social Justice Technical Assistance Women Website: www.texascivilrightsproject.org

Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
	David Atwood 3400 Montrose, Suite 312 Houston TX 77006 Phone: 713-520-0300	An all-volunteer, grassroots organization working to end the death penalty in all cases, everywhere, by educating the public through public forums, demonstrations, and protests. Issues: African American Asian-American Civil Liberties Counseling Education Family Latino Mental Health Native American Pac Islander Prison Reform Public Policy Social Justice Voter Participation Women Website: www.tcadp.org

Texas Folklife Resources
	Dawn Orsak tfr@austin.rr.com 1317 S. Congress Ave. Austin TX 78704 Phone: 512-441-9255 Fax: 512-441-9222	Supports the presentation and preservation of the folk arts of Texas. TFR develops multicultural programs to heighten appreciation and awareness of Texas folk traditions. Issues: Arts and Culture Education Native American Self-Advocacy Technical Assistance Website: www.main.org/tfr

Texas Low Income Housing Information Service
	Karen Paup karen@texashousing.org 508 Powell Austin TX 78703 Phone: 512-477-8910 Fax: 512-469-9802	You can help low-income Texans build clean, safe, affordable housing and shelter. We promote affordable housing and assist low-income people and nieghborhoods in building it. Issues: Economic Development Education Housing Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Website: www.texashousing.org

Texas Mental Health Consumers
	Mike Halligan tmhc@tmhc.org 7701 N. Lamar, Suite 500 Austin TX 78752 Phone: 800-860-6057 Fax: 512-451-8302	We train and encourage people receiving mental health services to become independent and support each other, and we advocate for their dignity, rights, and self-determiniation. Issues: Counseling Education Health Education/Prevention Mental Health Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Website: www.tmhc.org

Texas Ratepayer's Organization to Save Energy
	Carol Biedrzycki carolb@texasrose.org 815 Brazos St., Suite 1100 Austin TX 78701 Phone: 512-472-5233 Fax: 512-472-5310	We work for affordable electricity and a healthy environment, building weatherization, and other programs which help low income families reduce electric bills and decrease pollution. Issues: Clean Air and Water Economic Development Education Enviromental Justice Environment Housing Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Technical Assistance Utilities Reform Waste Management Website: www.texasrose.org

Texas Rural Legal Aid, Inc.
	David Hall dhall@trla.org 300 South Texas Blvd. Weslaco TX 78596 Phone: 800-369-0574 Fax: 956-968-8823	TRLA provides aggressive, high quality legal representation in civil matters to low-income clients in South and West Texas and to farm workers throughout the state. Issues: Civil Liberties Consumer Rights Disability/Access Domestic/Sexual Assault Economic Development Education Employment Family Housing Hunger/Poverty Latino Litigation/Class Action Neighborhood Issues Rural Issues Self-Advocacy Social Justice Utilities Reform Welfare Reform Workplace Safety Website: www.trla.org

Texas State REACT Council
	Stuart DeLuca kc5cfq@texas.net PO Box 180922 Austin TX 78718 Phone: 866-732-2889 Fax: 512-836-0238	Local volunteer REACT Teams provide communications services for community events, relay emergency messages to public safety agencies, and assist relief agencies in disaster response. Issues: Neighborhood Issues Technical Assistance Website: www.texasreact.org

Texas Tenants' Union
	Sandy Rollins ttu@ont.com 4228 Main St. Dallas TX 75226 Phone: 214-823-3846 Fax: 214-823-2999	We help tenants in Texas through education, training, organizing, and advocacy to protect their rights, preserve their homes, and improve their quality of life. Issues: Civil Liberties Consumer Rights Economic Development Education Housing Hunger/Poverty Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Website: www.texastenant.org

TX CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants)
	David Paredes david.r.paredes@worldnet.att.net PO Box 14700 San Antonio TX 78214 Phone: 210-531-9488	Prevent and reduce crime and violence in Texas! Our volunteers provide education, advocacy, and citizen involvement in criminal justice issues. Issues: Children/Youth Domestic/Sexual Assault Education Neighborhood Issues Public Policy Self-Advocacy Social Justice Technical Assistance Website: www.txcure.org

Women's Health & Family Planning Association of Texas
	Peggy Romberg peggy.romberg@whfpt.org PO Box 3868 Austin TX 78764 Phone: 512-448-4857 Fax: 512-448-3373	We are committed to advocacy for access to affordable, confidential, and high quality family planning and reproductive health care for all Texas women and their families. Issues: Education Family Health Care Policy Health Education/Prevention Public Policy Reproductive Rights Self-Advocacy Women Website: www.whfpt.org

Writers' League of Texas
	Stephanie Sheppard awl@writersleague.org 1501 W. 5th St., Suite E-2 Austin TX 78703 Phone: 512-499-8914 Fax: 512-499-0441	Building creative communities for published and unpublished writers by providing services, education and opportunities to share their talents with readers and other writers. Issues: African American Arts and Culture Children/Youth Education Self-Advocacy Technical Assistance Website: www.writersleague.org