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.

CAMP Rehoboth's mission is to "Create A More Positive (CAMP) environment"  that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities,  promoting human and civil rights, and working against prejudice and  discrimination. They  aim to build a safer, more cooperative community by fostering  understanding and well-being for everyone in Southern Delaware and  beyond. 

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 Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence's (DeCAGV) mission is to  help safeguard our citizens and communities. Our goal is to prevent gun  violence in Delaware by promoting sensible gun laws and addressing the  root causes of gun violence." 

 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. 

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for  public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We  pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize  the safety of our families. We also work in our own communities and with  business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership.  We know that gun violence is preventable, and we’re committed to doing  what it takes to keep families safe.

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.