Organizations

• Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Organizations  (113)

American Family Association of New York - Organization that produces a weekly cable television program, aired statewide, on public morals, the family, and the Bible. Based in Port Washington.

Business Marketing Association - The New York Chapter of the BMA is a non-profit organization offering members a wide range of educational and professional development opportunities.

Cardinal McCloskey Services - Provides children, families and developmentally disabled adults with the hope for a brighter future by providing services to enhance the quality of lives and support the sanctity of family.

Citizen Action of New York - Grassroots organization fighting for economic, social and environmental justice, and an end to electoral corruption.

Council of Community Services of New York State (CCSNYS) - The mission of CCSNYS is to build healthy, caring communities and human care delivery systems through a strong charitable nonprofit sector and quality community-based planning. CCSNYS provides nonprofit training and technical assistance.

Education and Assistance Corporation - Nonprofit social services agency assisting those battling substance abuse, physical or sexual abuse and students with learning disabilities.

Emerald Isle Immigration Center of New York - Serving Irish immigrants with programs such as college services and employment counseling. Information on services, news, schedule of events, and the history of the organization.

Fathers' Rights of New York State - Advocate for the rights of fathers offers news, links to local chapters.

Gamblers Anonymous Meetings in New York - List of daily meetings in NYC, upstate, and LI.

Liberty Resources, Inc. - Provides residential and non-residential services to individuals and families, children and adults, in a wide range of areas, including mental health, HIV/AIDS, child welfare, persons in recovery, and domestic violence.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York - Dedicated to granting special wishes to children under the age 18. Features history, sponsors, volunteers, events, and how to refer a child.

New York Inmate Families - MSN community for families of inmates currently serving sentences in New York State. A reference site for transportation, hotel info, and facility tips. Also provides moral support for family members. [Requires free MSN account]

New York Inmate Family Support - Discussion forum dedicated to inmates and their loved ones in the New York Department of Corrections.

New York Main Street Alliance, Inc. - Provides information and resources for people in New York State seeking to organize on a grass-roots level to help revitalize their downtown main street districts.

New York State Archaeological Association - Non-profit organization composed of people interested in various phases of archaeology in NYS. Members consist of both avocational and professional archaeologists in 15 local chapters.

New York State Association of Architects - A professional association providing education, legislative representation and public relations for NY State architects.

New York State Association of Family Service Agencies - Dedicated to improving, advancing and promoting services to children and families. Includes a profile of the organization, member agencies, legislative priorities, news and contact information.

The New York State Bar Association - For more than 100 years, the New York State Bar Association has shaped the development of the law, educated and informed the profession and the public, and responded to the demands of a changing society.

New York State Defenders Association - Information, news, resources and training.

New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA) - A not-for-profit organization committed to the peaceful resolution of conflict. NYSDRA offers services and referrals for alternative dispute resolution, conflict resolution, mediation, arbitration, facilitation, and negotiation.

New York State Right to Life Committee - Provides educational programs and materials on abortion, abortion alternatives, euthanasia, infanticide and other subjects concerning the fight for life.

New York State Society (NYSS) - Non-profit, non-political organization offering social, educational, cultural, charitable and civic programs and activities for its members. Membership form and events calendar.

Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York - Unites nonprofits from all subsectors; provides technical and managerial support; represents the sector in legislative and government affairs; promotes a better understanding of the role of nonprofits in the economy and culture of New York.

The NYS Rural Housing Coalition - The Coalition provides member organizations assistance in addressing the housing needs of low and moderate income families.

Prisoners' Reading Encouragement Project - Prisoners' Reading Encouragement Project solicits and donates books, videos and educational materials to prison libraries; a not-for-profit organization staffed and maintained by volunteers.

Property Rights Foundation of America, Inc. - A national, grassroots, NY-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to the right to own and use private property. Challenging the State's acquisition of the Champion International lands.

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York - A private nonprofit corporation that supports a network of over 875 agencies working to meet the basic food needs of people in 23 counties of northeastern New York.

Robin Hood Foundation - Robin Hood has a single objective: end poverty in NYC.

SEFA - New York State Employees Federated Appeal. FAQs, facts, and posters.

Supportive Housing Network of NY - A coalition representing 160 private nonprofit supportive housing agencies in New York State which provides permanent housing for the formerly homeless. The Network provides resources, public education, and advocacy on behalf of our members.