The nation's foremost defender of civil liberties. Defends constitutional rights. Upholds free speech, religious liberty, equality, privacy, due process. Protects minorities, women, immigrants, the poor.
Charitable Organizations
There are over 400 charitable organizations you can give to through UMACC! Search for your favorite charities by keyword, service area, or cause.
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Displaying 26 - 50 of 555 American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) - note, search "ACLU Northampton" for local option.
Code: 220388
The association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes through research, information and advocacy.
Code: 50588
Helping farmers and ranchers protect their land from development, produce a healthier environment, and build successful communities. Working to save the land that sustains us.
Code: 757488
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
Code: 468876
Exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
Code: 111195
Committed to the principles of nonviolence and justice, AFSC seeks to understand and address the root causes of poverty, injustice, and war.
Code: 655988
Dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke through research, education, advocacy, and community programs to help people live longer, healthier lives.
Code: 50788
Provides sustainable development assistance, technical support and emergency relief to people in need in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine.
Code: 753988
The American Kidney Fund provides direct financial assistance to kidney patients in need and education to those with, and at risk for, kidney disease.
Code: 50888
The American Liver Foundation's Mission is to facilitate, advocate and promote education support and research for the prevention treatment and cure of liver disease.
Code: 679888
The focus is on healthy air, tobacco control and all lung diseases, including asthma through programs, services, research, education and advocacy.
Code: 51088
Works for the prevention, treatment and cure of Macular Degeneration through educating the public and supporting scientific research. DVD, presentations, website, newsletter, telephone support, booklet
Code: 109863
Provides education resources and referral to patients, families, health care professionals and Parkinson disease support groups in Massachusetts. Raises funds for national research in PD.
Code: 68168
Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
Code: 15362
A humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies by providing education, health & safety programs to the community.
Code: 475988
Working to protect and restore healthy, natural rivers for the benefit of people and wildlife; ensuring clean drinking water, natural flood protection, and recreational enjoyment.
Code: 727988
American Turtle Observatory (ATO) is a network of scientists, researchers, agencies, communities, and landowners dedicated to identifying and conserving the most important landscapes for freshwater turtles in North America. ATO works across the United States and Mexico in a variety of landscapes, including the most species-rich ecoregions and areas identified as critical to the survival of threatened species.
Code: 15385
Restores health and saves lives by delivering donated medicines, medical supplies and humanitarian aid to people in need around the world and here at home.
Code: 657688
Dedicated to dance education and professional training; nurturing local dancers of all ages and enriching our community through performance and collaboration with arts, educational, and cultural organizations.
Code: 687533
Provide youth baseball for children ages 4 to 19 living in Amherst, Hadley, and surrounding towns. Affiliated with Little League baseball since 1952 and Babe Ruth baseball since 1953.
Code: 15258
An organization providing youth a safe supervised environment with educational and recreational activities to promote health, development, leadership and community regardless of income, race or religion.
Code: 15316
Our core values are:
- Worship- Drawing Near to the Lord and Glorifying Him.
- Mission -Leading People to Christ in Fulfillment of the Great Commission.
- Maturity - Growing Spiritually and Being a Living Testimony for Christ.
- Fellowship - Loving Each Other in the Lord and Being United in One Accord.
- Service - Serving One Another in Selfless Humility.
Code: 15443
Amherst Cinema is an independent, nonprofit arts and education center brimming with world-class programs! Our comfortable, fully accessible theater offers state-of-the-art projection and sound and is a welcoming crossroads for all.
Code: 957289
A boarding home for young men of color who have demonstrated leadership potential, referred by ABC National.
Code: 476088
Amherst Community Connections provides information/referrals, case management, outreach and advocacy services to help vulnerable individuals and families secure immediate relief as they plan for and achieve long-term stability.
Code: 15259
