American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES): The American Indian Science and Engineering Society is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to the increase of the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and First Nations individuals in science, technology, engineering and math studies and careers.
Asian Women for Health (AWFH): Asian Women for Health is a peer-led organization-based network located in Somerville, MA dedicated to advancing Asian women’s health and wellness through education, advocacy, and support.
Asian American Civic Association (AACA): The Asian American Civic Association provides individuals with limited English speaking skills and economically disadvantaged with education, occupational training and social services enabling them to realize lasting economic self-sufficiency. AACA also provides a number of services, including but not limited to, English classes, social services, job training, college preparation and a post-graduate retention program.
Black Lives Matter: The Black Lives Matter Global Network is a chapter-based, member-led organization whose mission is to build local power and to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC): The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center focuses on the community needs of Asian American and Asian immigrant families by delivering holistic, family-center and culturally competent programs in the Greater Boston Area.
Dorothea Lange's Censored Photographs: Photographer Dorothea Lange was commissioned to take photos of the Japanese concentration camps, but the photos were seized and impounded to the National Archives until 2006. Lange felt it important to take photos what would be true records of what was happening.
Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC): Empowering Pacific Islander Communities is a national organization dedicated to promoting social justice by engaging Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities through culturally relevant advocacy, research, and development.
Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness, Inc. (MCNAA): The mission of the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness is to provide assistance, support and opportunities to Native American residents in the state of Massachusetts, while increasing public understanding and awareness of Native American rights, culture and history. For more information please visit: mcnaa.org
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA): MIRA is the largest coalition in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees. With offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, they advance their mission through education and training, leadership development, institutional organizing, strategic communications, policy analysis and advocacy.
North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB): The North American Indian Center of Boston provides cultural, social, educational, and professional services to Native Americans within the New England community. Their mission is to empower the Native American community with the goal of improving the quality of life of Indigenous individuals.
Quincy Asian Resources (QAI): Quincy Asian Resources is an organization located in Quincy, MA that works to foster and improve the social, cultural, economic, and civil lives of Asian Americans and their families. Through collaborations and partnerships, QAI provides a number of cultural competent services including adult education programs, youth development, and cultural events with referrals to public and other community organizations.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS): The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science is an organization focused on fostering the success of Chicano//Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
Stop AAPI Hate: This group is a coalition of nonprofits, educators, and organizers who have committed to stopping hate. Report a hate incident here so that they can gather information to push for protection, resources, and policies to put an end to hate toward the AAPI community.
United American Indians of New England (UAINE): United American Indians of New England is a Native-led organization that fights back against racism and for the freedom of Leonard Peltier and other political prisoners. UAINE protests the use of racist team names and mascots in sports and they speak to classes in schools and universities about the current issues in the Native struggle.
United Negro College Fund (UNCF): UNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. It was founded in 1944 to help more African American students attend and graduate from college. Since then, they have helped more than double the number of minorities attending college.
United We Dream: United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. They organize and advocate for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status.
Places of Worship
Brockton Assembly of God – 199 Warren Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301 (508) 583 – 7222
Haitian Assembly of God of Brockton – 204 Court Street, Brockton, MA 02302 (508) 580 – 1437
Messiah Baptist Church – 80 Legion Parkway, Brockton, MA 02301
Restoration Community Church – 758 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA 02302
Myrtle Baptist Church – 21 Curve Street, Newton, MA 02465 (617) 332 – 5870
Union United Methodist Church – 485 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118-3103 (617) 536 – 0872