The mission of The Advocates for Human Rights is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. By involving volunteers in research, education, and advocacy, we build broad constituencies in the United States and select global communities. An independent, nonpartisan non-profit organization founded in 1983, The Advocates develops partnerships and mobilizes volunteers to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. We use this volunteer model because we believe that everyone has the power and responsibility to advance human rights.
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Women’s League Child Development Center
As the largest single-site early education center in Greater Hartford, they provide stimulating, high-quality learning experiences for preschool children in a vibrant, safe, state-of-the-art building. They’ve proudly earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.
After School Arts Program (ASAP)
Founded in 1999, ASAP! is a social profit organization recognized as the place for quality and innovative arts education year round offering literary, performing, visual, and culinary programs for pre-k through adult. The ASAP! community includes families and children of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from over 100 towns. They reach 9,000+ children a year from all walks of life throughout Connecticut. Their program impacts kids by exposing them to experiential learning opportunities that encourage them to think creatively, ask questions, and explore possibilities. Since its inception ASAP! has given nearly half a million dollars in financial aid to families in need. ASAP! never turns a child away.
Yale University AIDS Program
Established in 1984 in response to the increasing number of individuals being treated for HIV/AIDS at Yale New Haven Hospital, our AIDS Care Program offers comprehensive services for adults, adolescents and children with HIV.
Connecticut Foodshare
Our mission is to deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters.
Founded in 1982, Connecticut Foodshare is a member of the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks.
Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger.
New Horizons Domestic Violence Services
New Horizons works to end the cycle of abuse and break the silence of domestic violence. Through victim defined advocacy and a trauma informed approach, our advocates strive to provide services to victims of abuse tailored around each individual’s unique situation. They believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their race, gender and sexual orientation, all while achieving individualized success and empowerment, leading to a brighter tomorrow.
Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. When disaster strikes around the world, Save the Children is there to save lives with food, medical care and education and remains to help communities rebuild through long-term recovery programs. As quickly and as effectively as Save the Children responds to tsunamis and civil conflict, it works to resolve the ongoing struggles children face every day — poverty, hunger, illiteracy and disease — and replaces them with hope for the future.
Love 146
Love146 journeys alongside children impacted by trafficking today and prevents the trafficking of children tomorrow.
New Reach
New Reach inspires independence for all people affected by homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing and support using the most innovative, progressive, equitable and inclusive methods.
All Our Kin of Connecticut
All Our Kin, Inc., is a nationally-recognized, Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that trains, supports, and sustains family child care providers in order to ensure that children and families have the foundation they need to succeed in school and in life.