From promoting the mass deportation of immigrants to denying climate change, a Donald Trump presidency promises a lot regression in all the areas that our country has spent decades making great strides in. For now, one of the best things we can do to protect those who Trump’s administration plans to target is to donate to organizations that support and advocate for them. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some non-profits that are deserving of your consideration and support.
LGBTQ+
- Crisis and suicide prevention phone line for LGBT+ youth.
- Works to end homelessness in LGBT+ youth.
- America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ+ equality.
Environment
Natural Resources Defense Council:
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Advocates for the protection of earth’s resources.
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America’s largest grassroots environmental organization.
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Works to protect valuable natural resources for animals and people.
Women’s Rights
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Helps women use their vote to make their voices heard.
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Offers a wide range of services and education to promote reproductive health.
National Organization for Women:
- Feminist grassroots activism for women’s rights and equality.
Immigration and Refugees
National Immigration Law Center:
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Organization to defend and advance the rights of low-income immigrants.
International Refugee Assistance Project:
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Lawyers who represent refugees and defend their human rights.
American Immigration Lawyers Association:
- Nonprofit association of lawyers who represent U.S. families and individuals in immigration cases.
Anti-Discrimination and Civil Rights
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Works to end race-based discrimination and promote equality for all people.
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund:
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Defend civil rights of those with disabilities as well as parents of children with disabilities.
American Civil Liberties Union:
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Nonprofit to defend the individual rights of every citizen.
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Fights discrimination and hate through education and legal action.
Council on American-Islamic Relations:
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Advocates for the positive representation of Islam and Muslims in the U.S.
- Combats anti-Semitism, bigotry, and defamation of Jewish people.