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xCenter for Policy Initiatives (CPI)3727 Camino del Rio South, Suite 100
San Diego, CA, 92108 Ph. (619) 584-5744, Ext. 45dcohen@onlinecpi.org - www.onlinecpi.orgCPI is a nonprofit research and advocacy center dedicated to the interests of working people in the San Diego region. Through research, public education, advocacy and coalition-building, CPI promotes policy solutions to combat economic inequality, ensure development meets community needs, and guarantee access to quality healthcare. Learn More >>
San Diego, CA, 92108 Ph. (619) 584-5744, Ext. 45dcohen@onlinecpi.org - www.onlinecpi.orgCPI is a nonprofit research and advocacy center dedicated to the interests of working people in the San Diego region. Through research, public education, advocacy and coalition-building, CPI promotes policy solutions to combat economic inequality, ensure development meets community needs, and guarantee access to quality healthcare. Learn More >>
xCentral Arizonans for a Sustainable Economy (CASE)2401 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ, 85004 Ph. (602) 251-0618bwalsh@centralarizonans.org - www.centralarizonans.orgCASE advocates for socially responsible development in the Phoenix region. We bring together labor, community, and faith-based groups, elected leaders, developers, and environmental groups to advocate for sustainable development to ensure the long‐term well‐being of the region. Learn More >>
Phoenix, AZ, 85004 Ph. (602) 251-0618bwalsh@centralarizonans.org - www.centralarizonans.orgCASE advocates for socially responsible development in the Phoenix region. We bring together labor, community, and faith-based groups, elected leaders, developers, and environmental groups to advocate for sustainable development to ensure the long‐term well‐being of the region. Learn More >>
xCentral Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE)2021 Sperry Avenue, Suite 18
Ventura, CA, 93003 Ph. (805) 658-0810marcos@coastalalliance.com - www.coastalalliance.comCAUSE builds grassroots power to realize social, economic and environmental justice for the people of the California Central Coast region through policy research, leadership development, organizing, and advocacy. CAUSE is working to create a sustainable economy that is just, prosperous and environmentally healthy. Learn More >>
Ventura, CA, 93003 Ph. (805) 658-0810marcos@coastalalliance.com - www.coastalalliance.comCAUSE builds grassroots power to realize social, economic and environmental justice for the people of the California Central Coast region through policy research, leadership development, organizing, and advocacy. CAUSE is working to create a sustainable economy that is just, prosperous and environmentally healthy. Learn More >>
xCommunity Labor United (CLU)8 Beacon Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA, 02108 Ph. (617) 723-2639lisa@massclu.org - www.massclu.orgCLU combines the joint power of community-based organizations and labor unions to advance the interests of low- and middle-income working families in Massachusetts. Its strategic campaigns promote quality jobs, secure healthcare, affordable housing, and environmental justice. CLU accomplishes its mission through coalition building, research and policy development, public education and grassroots mobilization. Learn More >>
Boston, MA, 02108 Ph. (617) 723-2639lisa@massclu.org - www.massclu.orgCLU combines the joint power of community-based organizations and labor unions to advance the interests of low- and middle-income working families in Massachusetts. Its strategic campaigns promote quality jobs, secure healthcare, affordable housing, and environmental justice. CLU accomplishes its mission through coalition building, research and policy development, public education and grassroots mobilization. Learn More >>
xConnecticut Center for a New Economy (CCNE)77 Huyshope Avenue, Room 210
Hartford, CT, 06106 Ph. (860) 524-9341andrea@ctneweconomy.org - www.ctneweconomy.orgCCNE aims to improve the economic and social well being of working families in Connecticut's urban centers by raising wages and improving benefits for the working poor, achieve universal health care, improve job training, preserve affordable housing, protect the environment, and enhance immigrants' rights. CCNE works to ensure that economic development includes tangible improvements for working families. Learn More >>
Hartford, CT, 06106 Ph. (860) 524-9341andrea@ctneweconomy.org - www.ctneweconomy.orgCCNE aims to improve the economic and social well being of working families in Connecticut's urban centers by raising wages and improving benefits for the working poor, achieve universal health care, improve job training, preserve affordable housing, protect the environment, and enhance immigrants' rights. CCNE works to ensure that economic development includes tangible improvements for working families. Learn More >>
xEast Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE)1814 Franklin Street, Suite 325
Oakland, CA, 94612 Ph. (510) 893-7106, Ext. 322nikki@workingeastbay.org - www.workingeastbay.orgEBASE advances economic and social justice by building power and raising standards for working families in the East Bay. EBASE envisions an economy where all workers earn enough to live in dignity, have a voice on the job, live in healthy communities, and impact decisions that affect their daily lives. Learn More >>
Oakland, CA, 94612 Ph. (510) 893-7106, Ext. 322nikki@workingeastbay.org - www.workingeastbay.orgEBASE advances economic and social justice by building power and raising standards for working families in the East Bay. EBASE envisions an economy where all workers earn enough to live in dignity, have a voice on the job, live in healthy communities, and impact decisions that affect their daily lives. Learn More >>
xFRESC: Good Jobs-Strong Communities (FRESC)140 Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO, 80226 Ph. (303) 477-6111, Ext. 11crhodes@fresc.org - www.fresc.orgFRESC for Good Jobs and Strong Communities works to strengthen the Denver regional economy, ensure that jobs pay family-supporting wages and benefits, that families have access to affordable housing and environmentally safe and sustainable communities. FRESC actively engages workers, religious leaders, neighborhood residents and other allies to develop a long-term movement and vision for economic justice. Learn More >>
Denver, CO, 80226 Ph. (303) 477-6111, Ext. 11crhodes@fresc.org - www.fresc.orgFRESC for Good Jobs and Strong Communities works to strengthen the Denver regional economy, ensure that jobs pay family-supporting wages and benefits, that families have access to affordable housing and environmentally safe and sustainable communities. FRESC actively engages workers, religious leaders, neighborhood residents and other allies to develop a long-term movement and vision for economic justice. Learn More >>
xGarden State Alliance for a New Economy (GANE)401 Avon Avenue
Newark, NJ, 07108 Ph. (732) 287-8113kateatkinsjc@gmail.com - www.ganenj.orgGANE is dedicated to growing a long-term movement for economic justice in New Jersey through a collaboration of unions, community organizations, and faith-based organizations. GANE utilizes an innovative combination of research and organizing that builds power for working families while holding governments and corporations responsible for the creation of quality jobs, health care, affordable housing, and environmentally safe communities. Learn More >>
Newark, NJ, 07108 Ph. (732) 287-8113kateatkinsjc@gmail.com - www.ganenj.orgGANE is dedicated to growing a long-term movement for economic justice in New Jersey through a collaboration of unions, community organizations, and faith-based organizations. GANE utilizes an innovative combination of research and organizing that builds power for working families while holding governments and corporations responsible for the creation of quality jobs, health care, affordable housing, and environmentally safe communities. Learn More >>
xGeorgia Strategic Alliance for New Directions and Unified Policy (Georgia Stand-UP)501 Pulliam Street SW, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA, 30312 Ph. (404) 581-0061dscott@georgiastandup.org - www.georgiastandup.orgGeorgia STAND-UP is an alliance of leaders representing community, faith, academic, and labor organization organizing and educating communities around economic development issues. Its goal is to alleviate poverty and encourage regional equity through the empowerment of leaders and the inclusion of community benefits. Learn More >>
Atlanta, GA, 30312 Ph. (404) 581-0061dscott@georgiastandup.org - www.georgiastandup.orgGeorgia STAND-UP is an alliance of leaders representing community, faith, academic, and labor organization organizing and educating communities around economic development issues. Its goal is to alleviate poverty and encourage regional equity through the empowerment of leaders and the inclusion of community benefits. Learn More >>
xGood Jobs and Livable Neighborhoods (GJLN)221 South 2nd Street, Suite 400
Milwaukee, WI, 53204 Ph. (414) 476-4501pam.fendt@citizenactionwi.org - www.gjln.orgThe GJLN Project of Citizen Action promotes economic justice in Wisconsin by supporting civic participation in the formation of economic development policies and programs. GJLN includes labor unions, social justice, environmental, and religious organizations working to ensure that community benefits from public investment in development projects, in the form of jobs for disadvantaged residents and contracting opportunities for local and minority owned businesses. Learn More >>
Milwaukee, WI, 53204 Ph. (414) 476-4501pam.fendt@citizenactionwi.org - www.gjln.orgThe GJLN Project of Citizen Action promotes economic justice in Wisconsin by supporting civic participation in the formation of economic development policies and programs. GJLN includes labor unions, social justice, environmental, and religious organizations working to ensure that community benefits from public investment in development projects, in the form of jobs for disadvantaged residents and contracting opportunities for local and minority owned businesses. Learn More >>
xLos Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)464 Lucas Avenue, Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA, 90017 Ph. (213) 977-9400, Ext. 108mjanis@laane.org - www.laane.orgLAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building the New Economy. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy and the organizing of broad alliances, LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment for everyone. Learn More >>
Los Angeles, CA, 90017 Ph. (213) 977-9400, Ext. 108mjanis@laane.org - www.laane.orgLAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building the New Economy. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy and the organizing of broad alliances, LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment for everyone. Learn More >>
xNew Economy Working Solutions (NEWS)P.O. Box 427
Santa Rosa, CA, 95402 Ph. (707) 545-7349, Ext. 220ben.boyce@livingwagesonoma.org - www.neweconomynorthbay.orgNEWS works to raise the living standards of low and moderate-income families in the North Bay through policy research, education, leadership training, and community organizing. NEWS is committed to building a regional economy that ensures economic opportunity for all and provides access to good jobs and benefits, public transit, a healthy environment, affordable housing, and affordable health care. Learn More >>
Santa Rosa, CA, 95402 Ph. (707) 545-7349, Ext. 220ben.boyce@livingwagesonoma.org - www.neweconomynorthbay.orgNEWS works to raise the living standards of low and moderate-income families in the North Bay through policy research, education, leadership training, and community organizing. NEWS is committed to building a regional economy that ensures economic opportunity for all and provides access to good jobs and benefits, public transit, a healthy environment, affordable housing, and affordable health care. Learn More >>
xOrange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD)13252 Garden Grove Boulevard, Suite 200
Garden Grove, CA, 92843 Ph. (714) 621-0919ealtman@occord.org - www.occord.orgOCCORD combines organizing, research, and advocacy to advance to improve the lives of working families. OCCORD builds strategic coalitions of unions, community organizations, and faith-based groups to address growing income inequality. OCCORD’s leadership development and civic participation programs empower working families to have a voice in economic development policies that affect their lives. Learn More >>
Garden Grove, CA, 92843 Ph. (714) 621-0919ealtman@occord.org - www.occord.orgOCCORD combines organizing, research, and advocacy to advance to improve the lives of working families. OCCORD builds strategic coalitions of unions, community organizations, and faith-based groups to address growing income inequality. OCCORD’s leadership development and civic participation programs empower working families to have a voice in economic development policies that affect their lives. Learn More >>
xUnions and Neighborhoods Invested in Transforming Economic Devel (Pittsburgh UNITED)841 California Avenue, Third Floor
Pittsburgh, PA, 15212 Ph. (412) 231-8648boursler@msn.com - www.pittsburghunited.orgPittsburgh UNITED advances social and economic justice in the Pittsburgh region. By building strategic partnerships among community residents, environmental and civil rights groups, labor unions, and the local government, Pittsburgh UNITED works to ensure that working families and low- and moderate-income communities share in the prosperity generated by economic growth and development. Learn More >>
Pittsburgh, PA, 15212 Ph. (412) 231-8648boursler@msn.com - www.pittsburghunited.orgPittsburgh UNITED advances social and economic justice in the Pittsburgh region. By building strategic partnerships among community residents, environmental and civil rights groups, labor unions, and the local government, Pittsburgh UNITED works to ensure that working families and low- and moderate-income communities share in the prosperity generated by economic growth and development. Learn More >>
xPuget Sound Sage (SAGE)1032 S. Jackson Street, Suite 203
Seattle, WA, 98104 Ph. (206) 568-5000dwest@pugetsoundsage.org - www.pugetsoundsage.orgSage brings together labor, faith and community to build an economy based on shared prosperity in the Puget Sound region. Sage works to improve the lives of working families: good jobs and workplace rights, affordable housing, and a clean and safe environment. Learn More >>
Seattle, WA, 98104 Ph. (206) 568-5000dwest@pugetsoundsage.org - www.pugetsoundsage.orgSage brings together labor, faith and community to build an economy based on shared prosperity in the Puget Sound region. Sage works to improve the lives of working families: good jobs and workplace rights, affordable housing, and a clean and safe environment. Learn More >>
xSyracuse Alliance for a New Economy (SANE)404 Oak Street, Suite 120
Syracuse, NY, 13203 Ph. (315) 424-1743, Ext. 147jeffrey@sanecny.org - www.sanecny.orgSANE is working in Central New York to build a vibrant regional economy in which the community participates fully in decision-making and shares equitably in economic progress. SANE believes that everyone is entitled to good jobs, a healthy, safe and sustainable environment, neighborhood empowerment, affordable housing, and opportunities for all. Learn More >>
Syracuse, NY, 13203 Ph. (315) 424-1743, Ext. 147jeffrey@sanecny.org - www.sanecny.orgSANE is working in Central New York to build a vibrant regional economy in which the community participates fully in decision-making and shares equitably in economic progress. SANE believes that everyone is entitled to good jobs, a healthy, safe and sustainable environment, neighborhood empowerment, affordable housing, and opportunities for all. Learn More >>
xWorking Partnerships USA (WPUSA)2102 Almaden Road, Suite 107
San Jose, CA, 95125 Ph. (408) 269-7872cindy@atwork.org - www.wpusa.orgWPUSA is a public policy and research institute that builds partnerships with community groups, labor unions and faith-based organizations to improve the lives of working families in the Silicon Valley. WPUSA uses research, policy development, advocacy and organizing to create innovative, practical solutions to problems facing working people and the middle class. Learn More >>
San Jose, CA, 95125 Ph. (408) 269-7872cindy@atwork.org - www.wpusa.orgWPUSA is a public policy and research institute that builds partnerships with community groups, labor unions and faith-based organizations to improve the lives of working families in the Silicon Valley. WPUSA uses research, policy development, advocacy and organizing to create innovative, practical solutions to problems facing working people and the middle class. Learn More >>
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