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Voter Empowerment Program | NAACP

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process.

Civic Engagement and Voter Services

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Information and Referral | National Federation of the Blind

Offers information, assistance, and referrals to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Information and Referral

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  • Refers to programs for job training, rehabilitation, education, and financial assistance 
  • Helps with issues related to discrimination, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, and benefits 
  • Provides assistance in obtaining Braille resources 
  • Operates a phone-based newspaper reading service

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Youth Development | NAACP

Teaches youth about issues that affect African Americans and other minorities through leadership, community service, and activism training.

Youth Development

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Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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Legal Services | Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Provides help with legal cases related to fair housing, community development, voting rights, health and environmental justice, employment discrimination, educational equality, and police misconduct.

Legal Services

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- Does not provide direct legal representation based on individual requests

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Education Advocacy | NAACP

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources.

Education Advocacy

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  • Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

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Civil Rights and Advocacy Services | Maryland Commission for Civil Rights

Enforces anti-discrimination laws in Maryland to protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, and public places.

Civil Rights Groups/Advocacy Groups

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  • Offers educational and outreach programs to promote civil and human rights

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Legal Services | NAACP

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

Legal Services

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Immigrant and Employee Rights | United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Enforces and investigates charges of discrimination in employment based on citizenship status, national origin, unfair documentary practices, retaliation or intimidation, document abuse, and unlawful dismissal. 

Government Offices and Services, Legal Services

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Education Advocacy | NAACP

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources.

Education Advocacy

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  • Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Enforcement and Advocacy | Equal Rights Center

Assists individuals in the Washington D.C. area who believe they've experienced housing discrimination.

Housing Discrimination Assistance

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  • Helps with filing complaints and serves as the client's representative during the complaint process 
  • Surveys for accessibility and helps submit requests for housing changes

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Youth Development | NAACP

Teaches youth about issues that affect African Americans and other minorities through leadership, community service, and activism training.

Youth Development

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Fair Housing Action Center and Tenant Advocacy | Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition

Ensures that landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers follow the Fair Housing Act.

Fair Housing

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  • Provides education on housing discrimination and how to report suspicious actions and policies
  • Offers information about tenant rights and responsibilities 
  • Investigates complaints, enforces codes, and helps tenants to reach resolution

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Health Advocacy | NAACP

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices.

Advocacy

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  • Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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Health Advocacy | NAACP

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices.

Advocacy

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  • Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

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Voter Empowerment Program | NAACP

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process.

Civic Engagement and Voter Services

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Civil Rights Discrimination Assistance | Human Relations Department - Frederick County

Provides investigations into alleged discrimination complaints based on age, race, sex, religion, marital status, disabilities, and source of income in housing, public accommodations, and employment brought under Frederick County code.

Civil Rights Discrimination Assistance

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Advocacy | Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity

Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination.

Advocacy

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- Provides information, guidance, and resources related to Human Rights Law.

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

Legal Services

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- Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues
- Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

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