Over the last week, as our customers and users consider how they can give back in response to the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others, named and unnamed, we’ve been asked to recommend trustworthy organizations and causes to support. Historically, we have privately made recommendations to our clients, but rarely have we publicly shared those.
And while there are so many ways to participate, from listening more, to self-reflection, to meaningful conversations with loved ones, to more active protests, for those looking to give back financially, we wanted to share a list of 7 social justice charities who have and continue to do the hard, real, and important work on the ground. If you’re in a position, please support one of these organizations, either with us, or directly.
ACLU Foundation
The Foundation provides legal presentation in cases involving issues of civil liberties and constitutional rights and educates the public as to civil liberties and constitutional rights by disseminating literature and other publications.
Campaign Zero
A nonprofit organization with a ten step plan to eradicate police violence.
Color of Change
Color of Change is the largest online racial justice organization in the country.
Equal Justice Initiative
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
The NAACP is a leading organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
Race Forward
Race Forward's mission is to build awareness, solutions, and leadership for racial justice by generating transformative ideas, information, and experiences.
Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center is an American nonprofit legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation.