alice'skids.org
Every day, too many children are shamed because they cannot afford a prom ticket, field trip fees, back-to-school clothes, summer camp, instrument rentals and other items or services that more fortunate peers take for granted. Their self-esteem suffers and that can affect them in many negative ways. Responding to thousands of requests from teachers and social workers across the country, Alice’s Kids gives children a lift by paying for these items - and we do so in a way that avoids shaming the child or their parent.
Alice’s Kids preserves a child’s dignity with anonymous, guilt-free assistance.
Alice’s Kids has a national network of teachers, social workers, police staff and others who, upon identifying a child with a specific need, send us a request for help. If the request is approved, we either mail a check to the appropriate entity or electronically send a gift card to the requestor, who can pass on the good news to the caregiver.
To avoid shaming the child, Alice's Kids sends the check or gift card to the requestor, who then passes it on to the child's caregiver. The caregiver can then proudly announce to the child that they're getting their desired item or service! This process helps preserve the dignity of the child and gives the caregiver the opportunity to “shine.” In addition, in the case of a gift card, this approach allows the child to actually go to the store and pick out the item (a bike, baseball glove, tennis shoes) that they desire.
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The People’s Tribune is an independent media platform that informs, educates, and works hand in hand with movements for a society that is truly of, by and for the people, where everyone is cared for. We dedicate our platform to those voices for change that are not being heard in mainstream media. This paper strives to be a voice of millions of everyday people who are standing up to challenge a system that breeds poverty, injustice and war, and threatens Mother Earth. All people’s needs can be met by building a society where the abundance that exists today is available to all.
We welcome articles and artwork from those who are engaged in the struggle for people’s needs and to build a new society. We rely on our readers and contributors to fund and distribute this paper.
]]>The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality, the rights and the empowerment of women. A functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), it was established by ECOSOC resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946.
The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s and girls' rights, documenting the reality of their lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
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Aid Access is the private initiative of Dr Rebecca Gomperts,
It consists of committed team of doctors, activists and advocates for abortion rights. The purpose of the website and the service is to create social justice and improve the health status and human rights of women who do not have the possibility of accessing local abortion services.
Online consult for abortion pills by mail
AidAccess supports women, girls, trans men, nonbinary and all people with an unwanted pregnancy to access an abortion or miscarriage treatment if they are healthy and less than 10 weeks pregnant.
Frequently asked questions:
For every possible question about how to use the abortion pills and what to expect. There are also links to animated instructions and an easy instruction folder with drawings how to use the abortion pills
]]>The fight for a just and equitable America is under way in the states, and the State Priorities Partnership – a network of more than 40 independent, nonprofit research and policy organizations – is leading the way.
Every day, state governments raise and spend tax revenue in ways that profoundly affect families and communities. Choices states make about investing in schools, health care, child care, and other services can either help create opportunity and prosperity for people or hold them back.
Reducing inequality and fighting poverty by making sure states have the resources they need through an accountable budget process is what the State Priorities Partnership is all about.
State Priorities partners use evidence and analysis to advance policies that give more people the opportunity to prosper. They do this by equipping lawmakers, journalists, advocacy organizations, nonprofit service providers, and the public with unassailable information that helps children get a quality education, families get medical care, and working people get the assistance they need to build a better life.
The State Priorities Partnership, launched over two decades ago as the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), works to improve state policy in a variety of areas:
]]>Welcome to ONE Archives Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) dedicated to telling the accurate and authentic stories of LGBTQ people, history and culture through public exhibitions, educational projects and trainings, and community outreach programs. Our exhibitions, school programs, and community outreach programs are free. We depend entirely on members of the public and private foundations for support.
Serving students, teachers, research fellows, and the larger public with a variety of educational initiatives.
Connecting the rich histories of LGBTQ communities with the continual fight for equal rights and visibility.
A robust schedule of rich dialogues, public and private tours, and provocative, all-inclusive events always presented free of charge.
LookUp is a social venture dedicated to helping young people thrive in the digital world.
For over twenty years, Our Family Coalition has provided community-building and support for LGBTQ+ families with children, prospective parents, youth, allies, community partners, and volunteers.
We offer a wide range of programming – 250-300 events annually – including informational workshops, peer- and professional-led support groups, field trip outings, seasonal celebrations, informal meet-ups, play groups, and more in both San Francisco and the East Bay
Our Family Coalition’s Education Team works with families, teachers, administrators, and child-serving professionals to support their school communities and agencies in becoming more welcoming of LGBTQ+ families, children, and our allies.
We also work with California K-12 public school communities and education professionals as they adopt and teach the new LGBTQ-inclusive history and social science curriculum.
Our advocacy is focussed on increasing visibility and equity for all LGBTQ families. Driven by parent leadership from our own community, we work with local, state, and national partner organizations to advocate for change on the issues relevant to our families, including family equality, inclusive schools, immigration reform, and healthcare reform. In the media and in political forums, we work to improve public perception of and policy for LGBTQ families.
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