Human Rights

Prison PTSD is very real and there are few resources to aid the prison population in and outside of the system. Give A Beat helps reduce this harmful effect of incarceration by providing classes in music production, DJ-ing, and connecting both juvenile youths and adults to music professionals. They are building solidarity among empathetic artists, volunteers, and businesses to create opportunities for social change. With the power of music and your donation we can help battle systematic racism put in place by the prison systems.

HRI knows when immigrants arrive into the U.S. they have few resources to start a new life. HRI provides more than just legal representation, they also aid with helping these families fend for food and a multitude of social services. Your dollars go a long way for these volunteers, who have dedicated 20 years to bringing freedom, stability, & opportunity.

Inspired by a paddle out for George Floyd, two surfers were motivated to fight systemic racism in a positive, constructive way. Their mission became to break down the walls and barriers that have previously kept BIPOC from becoming a part of ocean and surf culture. Creating equal access to the ocean and beach with free surf lessons for people of color has become a way to fight inequity and create a larger sense of inclusion in the surf community. Access to the beautiful benefits and purity of the ocean is for everyone and should not be determined by background or status.

The way human beings are consuming food today is exhausting our farmers. That’s why permEzone backs their Permaculture program and mobile technology as the solution to help the lack of food sustainability amongst remote farmers and even reverse some of the damage done by climate change.

When a family loses someone to the prison system, the meaning of life can change. These families suffer a loss that actually encourages them to advocate for necessary reforms, but they need financial and emotional support. Donating helps them overcome the obstacles they face in fighting for their rights in the name of their beloved ones.

Housing is a human right. CCH is a leading non-profit in Illinois that is advocating for affordable housing, job opportunities, and public services for people who are at-risk or homeless. Working to change public policy and increase available resources to those affected by homelessness has been a core goal of this organization. They are committed to creating change in the lives of the children, students and families that make up the communities that they serve.

For over 15 years the Women’s Fund has been investing in the futures of girls and women in Rhode Island. The future is female, and The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island believes not just funding but also the importance of celebrating women. Pushing for political change and fighting for systemic change isn’t cheap- donate today to help women move forward.

IEN is in the business of educating and empowering Indigenous Peoples with the proper tools to combat the dangers brought on by climate change. Through their educational programs, youths and adults learn how to survive in the climate crisis without sacrificing their way of life. By respecting the natural laws of Mother Nature and the Circle of Life IEN has provided Indigenous People with the knowledge of sustainability and your dollar helps keep the movement going.