Manhattan Activism

Association to Benefit Children
Children's advocacy group with an array of programs that provide services such as education, health, housing, metal health and employment.
http://www.a-b-c.org/

Citizens Committee for New York City
How-to guides for community leaders on topics such as immigration, diversity, safety, health and poverty.
http://www.nyselfhelpguide.org/

Coalition to Save West Street
Group opposed to tunnel in lower Manhattan provides petition, news, and webmail tool to email officials.
http://www.SaveWestStreet.com

Keep the Faith With The Victims of 9/11
Effort to have a fitting a memorial to the victims of 9/11 erected. Includes information and contacts.
http://www.freewebz.com/neverforget911

The Bowery Mission
Helping people rebuild lives on the Bowery: the world's most notorious skid row.
http://www.bowery.org/

Times-Up!
Direct action environmental group with accent on NYC bicycling and pedestrian rights and activities.
http://www.times-up.org/

West Harlem Environmental Action
The first step toward environmental justice must be an awareness of the hazards. WEACT has an ongoing commitment to enhance community awareness of environmental hazards in northern Manhattan.
http://www.crp.cornell.edu/projects/westharlem/intro.html

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