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SOCIAL CONCERNS - CATHOLIC CHARITIES BROOME | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY

Offers parish social ministry program including human development and social justice through convenings, advocacy and encouragement of parish-based social ministers.

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Housing Advocacy Groups
Political Action/Lobbying Groups
Government Watchdog Groups
Hunger/Poverty Action Groups

WOMEN'S ADVOCACY SERVICES | NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN (NOW) - ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

NOW invites women and men to join the organization. Becoming a Now member makes you apart of the largest multi-issue women's organization in New York State. NOW activists use both traditional and non-traditional means to push for social change.

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Women's Advocacy Groups
Political Action / Lobbying Groups

EQUALITY LONG ISLAND | EQUALITY LONG ISLAND

Advances equality and justice for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community of Long Island. Provides lobbying and the endorsement and support of individuals running for public office.

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LGBTQ Advocacy Groups
Political Organization and Participation
Political Action / Lobbying Groups

NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION | NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

An affiliate of the American Public Health Association. Promotes health and illness prevention at a state and local level and assists organized efforts which promote better health. Works to influence policies at both federal and state levels. Offers an annual health-related conference and acts as a clearinghouse to affiliates. Call for more information.

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Legislative Advocacy
Public Awareness / Education
Political Action / Lobbying Groups
Health Education
Public Health

EMPIRE STATE CONSUMER PROJECT | EMPIRE STATE CONSUMER PROJECT

* Offers consumer advocacy services. Lobbying Surveys Women's health issues* Conducts annually during the Christmas season a survey of Monroe County area stores to check for dangerous toys and children's products.* Provides product safety information.* Alerts public to the dangers of cribs through the Crib Safety Program.* Provides information about the dangers of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, lead, arsenic, heavy metals, synthetic turf, etc.* Provides a laxative safety website at laxativekids.weebly.com.

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Public Awareness/Education
Product Safety Standards
Consumer Education
Hazardous Materials Control
Political Action/Lobbying Groups