Community Change:
Is a progressive community organizing group active in the United States.[2] It was founded in 1968 in response to civil rights concerns of the 1960s and to honor Robert F. Kennedy.
Their Mission Statement:
"To build the power and capacity of
low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change their
communities and public policies for the better."[
The link below will take you to five inspirational
stories of organizers in the past 50
years who have been involved with Community Change
Community Change generally works in low-income areas,
especially within communities of color, and attempts to create resident-based
groups to work on local issues of concern. The organization sponsors
internships and training programs in several areas, including community
organizing, service learning, union organizing, electoral engagement,
and youth/student organizing.[6] The organization
provides resources for grassroots groups including campaign strategy, funding
and social media strategy. In 2004, through the collaboration with immigrant groups,
Community Change organized the Fair Immigration Reform
Movement that "empowered immigrants to speak out".[7]
Community Change has helped to create government programs like
the Community Reinvestment Act and the food stamps program.[8]
The organization seeks to create
workplace environments that value family, to guarantee minimum wage,
"unlock opportunities in the poorest communities, and increase income
taxes for the wealthy.[9]
The Center for Community Change launched the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM), an
immigration reform movement working for comprehensive immigration reform.
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