Social justice organizations

The mission of the ACLU of Delaware is to preserve and advance civil liberties and civil rights in the State of Delaware as enshrined in the United States and Delaware Constitutions through education and advocacy without consideration of political association.

At Common Cause, racial equity and inclusion must be at the core of what  we strive to be, as must equity and inclusion for all individuals  across identities and differences (ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual  orientation, gender identity, national origin, religious beliefs,  tribe, caste, age, class, thinking and communication styles, etc.).  These values are essential to successful execution of our mission to  create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the  public interest; promotes equal rights, opportunity, and representation  for all; and empowers all people to participate fully in the political  process. 

DelawareCAN advocates for the success of every Delaware student, from  pre-K through college and career. We improve policy to help all students  thrive and share promising practices and stories to demonstrate that  all kids CAN succeed.  DelawareCAN empowers, mobilizes and collaborates with everyday  Delawareans to advocate for a high-quality education system. We use  research and communications, grassroots organizing and government  relations to ensure Delaware’s education system is excellent for every  student.            

The mission of Delaware Human & Civil Rights Commission is to 

• Ensure equal opportunity for all people in  Delaware by protecting against practices that discriminate based on  race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, persons  with disability, age, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, gender  identity, housing status, and source of income.
• Promote amicable relationships among the various racial, ethnic, religious, age, social and cultural groups within the state.
• Educate the community regarding discrimination of all types.

We recognize that these are extraordinary times, and feelings of  fear or anxiety in the face of ongoing threats to our democracy and  fundamental rights are understandable. Those who seek to undermine our  institutions want individuals to feel isolated, but you are not alone.  You are part of a community committed to resistance and positive change. 

The  League of Women Voters of Sussex County, DE, Inc. (LWVSCDE), is a  nonpartisan, grassroots, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. In keeping with  our mission to empower voters and defend democracy, we encourage  informed and active participation in government and we influence public  policy through education and advocacy. 

Let the Truth Be Told is intended to give African Americans the opportunity to speak “truth  to power” through a variety of media including, but not limited to,  commentary, essays, poems, history and art. These truths may be provided  by parents, teachers, students, ministers, historians, and any other  citizens who wish to have their truth be heard. This platform aims to  transform our words into empowered activism and describes a mobilized  African American community which is actively involved in insuring our  liberation and our quest for equality in America. This also means  energizing our family members, friends, church members and others to get  involved in activities which are about shaping a democratic society  equally open to all African Americans. More deeply, Let the Truth Be Told aims to encourage African Americans to participate as office holders,  as well as to become outspoken attendees in town council meetings,  general assembly sessions, school board meetings, and to be participants  in all public venues. Let the Truth Be Told will make it abundantly clear the African American community is not  stuck in the “victim mentality” and is quite willing and capable to  contribute to all aspects of public service. Let the Truth Be Told  will demonstrate, boost and illustrate how, as was the case with our  ancestors, our demand is not something for nothing. Our quest was, and  still is, to be recognized as viable contributors and to have equal  rights as human beings. Despite lynching, police brutality and the  psychological trauma created by enslavement, African American  communities have built successful and profitable businesses, banks,  schools and self-sustaining churches and we want/need to continue in  these efforts by continuing to work together toward becoming even  stronger. We can only become stronger by knowing and passing on the  truth.  

Network Delaware’s mission is to ensure every level of change agent succeeds.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been doing this for many years, Network Delaware is here to help you join or lead Social Good efforts for community, economic opportunity, and social change.

If you’re looking to find a cause to support, change a local or state  policy, grow a social impact business, or transform your organization  towards greater impact then the Network Delaware community is here to support you. 

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national organization that  brings hundreds of thousands of white people into fights for racial and  economic justice.  We bring our folks in by offering a better alternative: a just, vibrant  future where people of all races work together to win what we need. We  do this work by building people power in multi-racial communities across  our network — through campaigns, 200 chapters across the country, and  deep local organizing projects. 

SDARJ is a non-partisan organization that educates, informs, and advocates for racial justice, equality, and fair opportunity. 

SOAH has undertaken an effort to confront the hatred becoming normalized  in our communities and country.  SOAH members are actively meeting and  working with public facing officials, business leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, school and youth leaders and first responders, encouraging them to speak to their communities about the need to confront the rise in hatred.