We often focus on who isn’t stepping up, but each of us can make a positive impact with a bit of effort. Even if you can’t be physically involved, there are numerous organizations making a difference that you can support. Here are just a few of the incredible organizations actively creating change.
The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is recognized as the nation’s top African American led mentoring organization.
Associated Black Charities is a racial equity organization that works as an educator, advocate, supporter, and convener to address and eliminate the barriers created by structural racism and to advance long-term solutions that create new opportunities for Black people to thrive.
Baltimore, MD
21210
Black Lives Matter imagines a world where Black people across the diaspora thrive, experience joy, and are not defined by their struggles. In pursuing liberation, we envision a future fully divested from police, prisons, and all punishment paradigms and which invests in justice, joy, and culture.
The first nonprofit organization created by Black women to help protect and advance the health and wellness of Black women and girls.
Over 20 years ago, Academy-Award winning artist, actor and author, Common, and educator and former principal, Dr. Mahalia Hines, decided they wanted to inspire youth through mentorship to become the next generation of dreamers and believers.
Chicago, IL
60615
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
Montgomery, AL
36104
AAYHF is positioned to effectively leverage community resources to address significant barriers impacting the quality of life for residents in the Eastern Crescent of City of Austin. Since 2006, AAYHF, a community-based organization, spearheads mission-aligned and strategic collaborative initiatives to ensure low barrier access to vital resources intended to transition youth and their families to self-sufficiency and community defined success that effectually addresses the social determinants of health, educational success and economic stability throughout the most vulnerable neighborhoods in the City of Austin and Travis County. Vulnerabilities made evident by notable disparities and disproportionalities fueled by the conditions in which these community members are born, age, grow, work, live, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of their daily life.
Austin, TX
78723
We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
New York, NY
10013
As we commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, it is an opportune time to reflect on our organization's rich history and remarkable accomplishments. Our journey has been an incredible testament to the power of commitment, community, and an unwavering dedication to service.
Washington, DC
20009
To Educate, Inspire, and ChallengeEstablished in 1973 by Rachel Robinson to perpetuate the memory of her husband, the Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, nonprofit organization that administers one of the nation’s premier scholarship and leadership development programs for talented college students. With the opening in 2022 of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City, JRF will educate and inspire the general public around the ideals embodied in the life of its namesake.
2nd Floor
New York, NY
10013
Community Empowerment through Self-Mastery
PO BOX 88856
Indianapolis, IN
46208
Leading, advocating and empowering women of African descent, their families and communities.
Washington, DC
20004
We take bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is for everyone.
For twenty years, The Shawn Carter Foundation has been committed to bridging the opportunity gap that exists across the education system.
To Empower the Youth Through the Arts, Education, and Civic Engagement
Linked by a common heritage, the Casey organizations embody the vision of Jim Casey, the founder of UPS, to improve the lives of children who lack the family support, connections and opportunities to thrive.
Recognizing the life-changing importance of education, The LeBron James Family Foundation invest its time, resources, and attention in the kids of LeBron's hometown of Akron, Ohio
Nonprofit journalism about criminal justice
We believe in a world with more opportunity, participation, and trust.
Chicago, IL
60677
Win With Black Men is a movement dedicated to politically empowering and uplifting Black men. Win With Black Men aims to create a community of support to increase the involvement of black men in the political process. Win With Black Men seeks to dismantle the stigmas and misinformation surrounding black men, our vote, fatherhood, family and their futures.