Organization   American Friends Service Committee, NC Immigrant Rights Program Address   6306 West Market Street Greensboro NC 27409 Website   Contact#1   Lori Fernald Khamala Phone   336-854-0633; 336-413-8905 Cell Email   lkhamala@afsc.org Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   Main Activities   Meeting Time/Place   Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Beloved Community Center of Greensboro, Inc. Address   417 Arlington Street Greensboro NC 27406 Website   www.belovedcommunitycenter.org Contact#1   Joyce H. Johnson Phone   336-230-0001 Email   joycej@belovedcommunitycenter.org Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   The Beloved Community Center of Greensboro, North Carolina (BCC) is a community-based, grassroots empowerment oriented organization.  Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of proactive struggles for racial and economic justice, democracy and beloved community, the BCC is committed to grassroots empowerment, especially among minorities, within the context and spirit of forging a beloved community for all residents. This method is consistent with our mission statement that asserts in part “that we strive for social and economic relationships that uphold the dignity, worth, and potential of everyone.” Main Activities   There are six interrelated and overlapping working groups through which the BCC conducts its community-building work: Economic Justice, Quality Public Education, Truth and Community Reconciliation, Homeless Hospitality, Peace and Anti-War, Grassroots Hall of Fame.  We have the Annual Beloved Community Center Friendship and Benefit Gathering that also features our Grassroots Hall of Fame Induction. Meeting Time/Place   Varies, based on particular initiative.  We post events on PJN! Issue Areas: Faith Based Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Bicycling In Greensboro or BIG Address   PO Box 5764 Greensboro NC 27435 Website   www.bikegso.org Contact#1   Kurt Cavanaugh Phone   336-706-0332 cell Email   kurtcavanaugh@yahoo.com Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   To help transform Greensboro into a bike friendly city Main Activities   Bicycle and pedestrian advocacy, safe rides to school, bike commuting  We are going to participate in and be a part of Gears & Spokes, a charity ride here in Greensboro.  We will also do smaller events like bike film festivals, urban rides, etc All events are posted on the website Meeting Time/Place   Random times and places, can find more information on website via Yahoo list serve Issue Areas: Environmental Justice and Sustainability

Organization   Center for New North Carolinians Address   413 South Edgeworth St. Greensboro NC 27401-2707 Website   www.uncg.edu/hes/cnnc Contact#1   Susan Chilott Phone   336-334-5411  Fax 336-334-5413 Email   alschilcott@yahoo.com Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   The CNNC builds bridges among immigrant populations and existing communities throughout the state or NC by providing: outreach and educational programming, research and evaluation, information services, technical support,and iimmigrant refugee leadership development. Main Activities   AmeriCorps ACCESS (AmeriCorps Cross-Culktural Education Service Systems) Meeting Time/Place   No public meetings Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Church World Service, Immigration and Refugee Program Address   620 South Elm Street, Suite 315 Greensboro NC 27406 Website   www.cwsrefugeenc.org Contact#1   Sarah Ivory, Greensboro Sub-Office Director Phone   336-317-0381 Email   sivory@churchworldservice.org Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   Main Activities   Meeting Time/Place   Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Copwatch Address   Website   Contact#1   Nego Crosson Phone   336-888-0574 Email   Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   To provide a venue for community members to tell their stories of abusive encounters with law enforcement. To publicize those stories and to raise awareness about the epidemic of police brutality in our area and around the country. To monitor the police and make them aware that people are watching them. Main Activities   Publishing "Copwatch" twice a year.  Every edition is produced by an ad hoc group of volunteers. We are always looking for new folk to get involved.  Most especially, we aim to facilitate folk to write about their own experiences. We publish twice a year. Meeting Time/Place   Varies each edition of Copwatch Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Court Watch Address   Website   Contact#1   Diane G. Davis, Administrative Director Phone   Email   courtwatchofnc@bellsouth.net Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   Helping children and families who need assistance from the courts and improve the North Carolina Purpose Judicial system. Main Activities   Meeting Time/Place   Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Creative Directions, Inc. Address   P. O. Box 1029 Burlington NC 27216 Website   Contact#1   Latisha Saxon Phone   888-234-8655 Email   creativedirect@aol.com Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   A nonprofit organization serving youth (13-24) that may be at risk and their families. Main Activities   Creative Directions seeks to improve our communities by improving the outlook and futures for our youth     by offering the following:  Educational Assistance and Support, School Dropout Prevention, Job Placement Assistance, Getting youth involved in postive Networking, Gang Prevention, Helping with  Business Development, Providing advice, Counseling, Mentoring and other support, Substance Abuse Behavioral Support and Counseling. Meeting Time/Place   Issue Areas: Education, Wellness and Training

Organization   Democracy North Carolina Address   1821 Green Street Durham NC 27705 Website   www.democracy-nc.org Contact#1   Phone   919-286-6000 Email   Contact#2   Toll Free Number Phone   1-888 Our Vote Email   Mission Purpose   Working to fulfill the promise of "one person, one vote," the bedrock principle of equal rights and self-determination. We the people deserve and demand a government that is responsive to us and committed to the public good. Main Activities   Outreach on statewide issues related to electoral reform, voting rights and campaign finance reform. Public speaking and public education, opportunities for action in terms of contacting state legislators, media outreach, and grassroots outreach. Meeting Time/Place   as needed Issue Areas: Local Government and Civic Organizations

Organization   Faith Action Address   705 N.Greene St. Greensboro NC 27401 Website   www.faihouse.org Contact#1   Rev. Mark Sills, Executive Director Phone   336-379-0037 Email   info@faihouse.org Contact#2   Eric Jonas, Director of Immigrant Assistance Center Phone   336-379-0037 Email   efjonas@faihouse.org Mission Purpose   To form a united community of many cultures. Our Multicultural Resource Library provides information in a variety of languages about various cultural groups and the issues they face in adjusting to life in the United States. Main Activities   (1) encouraging cross-cultural and cross-religious interaction to build understanding and respect; (2) helping the religious community of all faiths and races work together to meet the needs of families after a disaster; (3) helping refugees and immigrants deal with issues of discrimination or cultural confusion. World Religion Day (3rd Sunday ub January), Multicultureal Festival (1st Saturday in June), International Day of Peace Ceremony each September 21st at noon, and Multicultural Thanksgiving Dinner on first Monday of November at 6pm, and Multicultural Arts Festival (date TBA). Meeting Time/Place   Issue Areas: Faith Based Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) Address   1214 Grove Street Greensboro NC 27403 Website   www.floc.com Contact#1   Phone   336-285-5416 Email   ncfloc@floc.com Contact#2   Phone   336-662-6333 Email   Mission Purpose   The Farm Labor Organizing Committee e, AFL-CIO, (FLOC) is both a social movement and a labor union. Our immediate constituency is migrant workers in the agricultural industry, but we are also involved with immigrant workers, Latinos, our local communities, and national and international coalitions concerned with justice.  The FLOC vision emphasizes human rights as the standard and self-determination as the process. We struggle for full justice for those who have been marginalized and exploited for the benefit of others, and we have sought to change the structures of society to enable these people a direct voice in their own conditions. Main Activities   Organizing in the fields throughout North Carolina around labor, health, and immigration issues. Community programs aimed at building relationships between members of the Latino community and others, especially Black and Brown coalition building.  Focus on labor and economic rights for all people. International and cross border organizing and coalition building around issues of immigration and unjust trade practices.  We provide referrals for injured workers, publish factsheets about legal rights and job hazards, conduct training for employees and employers about occupational health and safety topics. Meeting Time/Place   Please contact us for upcoming events and meetings. Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Food Not Bombs Address   Website   www.gcaconline.org Contact#1   Phone   336-274-1814 Email   gcac@riseup.net or foodnotbombsgso@riseup.net Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   Food Not Bombs was founded in Boston in 1980 on a very simple principle: no one should go hungry in a country where 96 billion pounds of food--nearly 200 pounds per person--is thrown away each year.  All the food served by Food Not Bombs would otherwise have been wasted--in Greensboro we get bruised produce from Deep Roots, leftover baked potatoes from Outback Steakhouse, day-old bread from Panera. With those donations and whatever other food we can salvage, we serve anywhere from 45 to 90 people a week. Main Activities   Greensboro Food Not Bombs serves free meals three times a week: Mondays at 6:00 outside the Central Library on N. Church St., and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 at St. Mary’s House , 930 Walker Avenue, around the corner from Tate Street.  On Mondays we start cooking at 4:30 at the Church of the Covenant on South Mendenhall between Walker and Morehead (kitchen door is through the parking lot on the Morehead side); on Tuesdays and Thursdays we cook at 4:30 at St. Mary’s House, 930 Walker Avenue. Meeting Time/Place   See further information Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization   Friends Center Address   Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Greensboro NC 27410 Website   Contact#1   Max L. Carter Phone   336-316-2445 Email   mcarter@guilford.edu Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   To strengthen Friends and their institutions Main Activities   Quaker Leadership Scholars Program, Quaker Renewal Program, Guilford College Campus Ministry, Quaker speakers series.  Religious Emphasis Week, Quaker Renewal Program, Quaker Visitors, Quaker Festival Week, Work Trip to the Middle East, fall and spring work trips. Meeting Time/Place   Steering committee meetings the fourth Tuesday of January, April, and September Issue Areas: Faith Based

Organization   Fund for Democratic Communities Address   1214 Grove Street Greensboro NC 27403 Website   www.F4DC.org Contact#1   Ed Whitfield, Executive Director Phone   336- 617-5329 Email   Info@F4DC.org Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   The Fund for Democratic Communities (F4DC), a Greensboro, North Carolina based private operating foundation, supports community-based initiatives and institutions that foster authentic democracy to make communities better places to live. F4DC makes grants, provides direct technical assistance, conducts     research, and produces materials to facilitate this agenda. Main Activities   Grants and technical assistance to community-based groups.  F4DC sponsors a free grant-writing workshop for each grant cycle, and many issue-oriented info sessions/video showings/discussions at the HIVE, 1214 Grove Street, Greensboro, NC Meeting Time/Place   Open meeting every Thursday 8:30 - 10 AM at 1214 Grove Street Issue Areas: Social and Economic Justice

Organization G-SAFE (Gay Straight Advocates for Education) Address PO Box 41044 Greensboro NC 27404 Website www.gsafe.org Contact#1 Gary Palmer, Chair Phone 336-271-8428 Email gary.palmer@replacements.com Contact#2 Annette Green, Vice Chair Phone Email Mission Purpose The purpose of Gay Straight Advocates for Education, Inc. includes but is not limited to: (a) providing for the promotion of a public policy by which schools arefreed from from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression so that all students, faculty, staff and other school community members are made physically and emotionally safe; (b) providing resources which address the educational, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs and wants of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender youth and their allies; and (c) providing for the furtherance of the goals of valuing and respecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons in educational environments. Main Activities Public informational meetings including student panel discussions; offering workshops for students, faculties and community members; supporting Gay Straight Alliances in Guilford County Schools; advocacy work to change school policies on local and state l Meeting Time/Place Board meetings on 3rd Monday. Contact us for location. Public meetings at least four times per year. Time and place TBA. Issue Areas Social and Economic Justice

Organization Greenboro Neighborhood Congress Address 1 Gwyn Lane Greensboro NC 27404 Website gnc-nc.org Contact#1 Donna Newton, Neighborhood Information Center Phone 336-851-2748 Email bdnewt@yahoo.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The Greensboro Neighborhood Congress, a city-wide alliance of neighborhoods, seeks to improve the quality of life within the city of Greensboro by addressing issues of city-wide importance and by empowering neighborhoods to resolve neighborhood-specific concerns. Main Activities See resources for neighborhoods on website, gnc-nc.org. Meeting Time/Place Alternating Saturday 9-11am, Thursday 709 pm at the Central Library (see gnc-nc.org for more specifics) Issue Areas Local Government & Civic Organizations

Organization   Greensboro Coalition Against US Aggression and War Address   1801 Murrayhill Road Greensboro NC 27406 Website   Contact#1   Richard Koritz Phone   336-272-2758 Email   rkoritz@openhand.com Contact#2   Phone   Email   Mission Purpose   Our mission/purpose is to oppose imperialist war and aggression. We are a non-sectarian group that is willing to work with any group and individual that we can unite with. Main Activities   We co-sponsor a weekly vigil against the current Bush wars. *Currently the vigil takes place from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM every Monday at the corner of Friendly and North Greene Streets in downtown Greensboro (behind the Preyer Federal Building) except certa  We have also participated in the July 4th Parades in Greensboro as part of the anti-war coalition for the past several years. We have leafleted the annual M.L. King Parades. And we have led and/or participated in a number of special one-time demonstrations and educational activities, such as a recent Cindy Sheehan led nation-wide anti-war protest. Meeting Time/Place   Issue Areas: Peace and Conflict Resolution

Organization Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative Address 620 S. Elm Street, Suite 381 Greensboro NC 27406 Website www.greensborohealth.org Contact#1 Christina Hardy, Project Coordinator Phone 336-271-6632 Email christina_hardy@unc.edu Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The mission of the Collaborative is to establish structures and processes that respond to, empower and facilitate communication defining and resolving issues related to racial disparities in health. Thus, the result of the workd of the Collaborative will be used to reduce the racial disparities experienced by disadvantaged populations when interacting with healthcare institutions. There is a brochure available describing the project and the participants. Main Activities The community based participatory project researching why and how racial disparities in breast cancer occur between black and white women. Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization Greensboro Housing Coalition Address 122 N. Elm St. Suite M-6 Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.greensborohousingcoalition.com Contact#1 Beth McKee-Huger Phone 336-691-9521 Email rachelltv@aol.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Advocating for decent affordable housing Main Activities Raising community awareness about homelessness substandard housing / affordability. Housing counseling to help people find solutions to housing problems (seeking affordable rentals, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, problems with landlords). Outreach to those living in unsafe housing to get repairs made. It is very helpful for concerned people to come to public hearings about housing issues and to call/write elected officials. January Housing Summit, Sept/Oct bus tour Meeting Time/Place Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30. Special events throughout year. Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization Greensboro Human Relations Commission Address 300 W. Washington Street Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.greensboro-nc.gov/department/relations Contact#1 Dr. Anthony Wade Phone 336-373-2038 Email Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Promote mutual understanding and respect among all people. Main Activities Investigate discrimination complaints based on race, color, religion, nationality and gender. Conduct programs that recognize contributions to improving human relations. Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on the nationally recognized MLK birthday. Meeting Time/Place The first Wednesday following the first Monday of each month at ll:45 am. Meet at City Council Chambers, 300 W. Washington Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. Issue Areas Local Government & Civic Organizations

Organization Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission Address 417 Arlington Street Greensboro NC 27406 Website www.greensborotrc.org and www.gtrc.blogspot.com Contact#1 Joseph Frierson Phone 336-230-0001 Email josephf@belovedcommunitycenter.org Contact#2 Phone Email info@greensborotrc.org Mission Purpose Visit www.greensborotrc.org and www.gtrc.blogspot.com for more information. Main Activities Research and community engagement. Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization Guilford College Democrats Address 42 Founders Hall, 5800 W. Friendly Ave. Greensboro NC 27410 Website Visit our Facebook page here. Contact#1 Matt Clausen, President Phone Email collegedems@guilford.edu Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose To promote Democratic principles and encourage informed political participation among students at Guilford College and to inform the Guilford community by bringing political speakers,events, and other opportunities to campus. Main Activities Voter registration, helping Guilford students vote in elections, bringing Democratic speakers to campus, educating the community about Democratic issues, direct activism on these issues through means such as letter-writing, provide interested Guilford students. Voter registration and education and get-out-the-vote activities on election years, not otherwise (whatever members want to do in a political context). Meeting Time/Place Varies, but usually Tuesdays, 7:00pm at Dana Lounge, Founders Hall Guilford College Campus. Issue Areas Local Government & Civic Organizations

Organization Guilford College Peace & Conflict Studies Program Address 5800 W. Friendly Ave. Greensboro NC 27410 Website http://www.guilford.edu/catalog/index.cfm?ID=120000540 Contact#1 Vernie Davis Phone 336-316-2222 Email vdavis@guilford.edu Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Peace and Conflict Studies is an interdisciplinary major that studies the nature of conflict and violence, the possibilities of social change, and the means for resolving and transforming conflict nonviolently. The major draws on Guilford College's Quaker heritage by seeking the roots of situations of injustice and oppression, exploring nonviolent social change, emphasizing each individual's search for truth within different levels of community, and focusing on practical problem-solving. Peace and conflict studies melds two related fields of study, conflict resolution and peace studies, in a complementary, creative interaction. It encourages an interdisciplinary, holistic relationship between personal and social change, structured modes of conflict resolution and creative nonviolent activism, careful analysis of structural violence and exploration of spiritual foundations for peaceable living and action. Main Activities Our primary activities are educational, including classroom, co-curricular programs, and experiential education. Many students studying Peace & Conflict Studies help organize and promote co-curricular and extra curricular activities. This is especially true of the recipients of the Helen Steinfeldt / American Friends Service Committee Peace We sponsor several co-curricluar programs each year including the Fleming Lecture Series. We provide training for and oversee the work in mediation and facilitation of the Guilford College Conflict Resolution Resource Center. Annual conference and/or banquet, Moratorium Day (in conjunction with NC Coalition for a Moratorium)Studies Scholarships. Meeting Time/Place Varies each semester. Issue Areas Peace & Conflict Resolution

Organization Guilford County Progressive Democrats Address c/o Guilford County Democratic Party, P.O. Box 9069 Greensboro NC 27429-9069 Website Contact#1 Nick Divitchi, Chair Phone 336-275-0601 Email itechg@gmail.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose To move the Democratic party in a progressive direction on the local level. Main Activities Political activity through our list serve, organizing progressives to be active within the Democratic Party infrastructure, recruitment and volunteer aid to Democratic candidates with progressive positions and track records. Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Local Government & Civic Organizations

Organization History Scholars Address Dept of History, NCA&TSU, 1601 E. Market St. Greensboro NC 27411 Website Contact#1 Dr. Michael Roberto Phone Email advisors: robertom@ncat.edu; mbrown@ncat.edu Contact#2 Phone Email organization: hscholar@ncat.edu Mission Purpose To encourage History majors and minors to develop their skills as seekers of, analyzers of, recorders of, participants in those activities affecting the human/social experience. Main Activities Sponsor open forums for discussion of contemporary historical events and issues so that fuller understanding of events is gained. As a university organization, we are bound by rules of the campus. Annual Support Awards banguet. At least two major forums are planned per academic year! Scholars are interested in co-sponsorship with other groups of events pertaining to their interests. Meeting Time/Place Not open to public; public events advertised individually Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization Labor Party Address PO Box 2002 Greensboro NC 27420 Website Contact#1 Sandra Koritz Phone 336-272-2758 Email skoritz@openhand.com Contact#2 Phone Email organization: hscholar@ncat.edu Mission Purpose To offer a political alternative to the two party system. Main Activities "Labor Party on the Move" on public access TV Meeting Time/Place Not open to public; public events advertised individually Issue Areas Local Government & Civic Organizations

Organization League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Address 1 YWCA Place Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.lwvpt.org Contact#1 Whitney Vanderwerff, President Phone 336-274-0202 Email lwvpiedmonttriad@triad.rr.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisam political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Main Activities Voter education, monitoring of elected bodies, lobbying and advocacy on issues based on positions determined by group consensus, organizing and moderating of candidates' debates. Holding forums for candidates for public office before the primaries and the elections in November for citizens of Guilford County. Meeting Time/Place Third Tuesday of the month at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, Greene St. between Smith & Fisher Sts. Issue Areas Local Government & Civic Organizations

Organization Lutheran Family Services Address 1031 Summit Avenue, Suite 1 E-2 Greensboro NC 27405 Website www.LFSCarolinas.org Contact#1 Kristen Lovett Phone 336-553-1502 Email kristen.lovett@LFSCarolinas.org Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Embracing Christ's call to serve, LFS in the Carolinas walks with the most vulnerable in our communities toward healing and wholeness. Main Activities Refugee resettlement and immigration services. Our New Arrivals School always needs people to help with English language classes. Come check us out! There are always lots of interesting things going on here with people from all over the world. World Refugee Day Celebration, June 30 Meeting Time/Place Co-sponsorship meetings take place the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 (bring bag lunch). Issue Areas Faith Based

Organization Mediation Services of Guilford County Address 623 Eugene Court Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.onestepfurther.com Contact#1 Evan Smith, Program Director Phone 336-273-5667 ext. 217 Email esmith@onestepfurther.com Contact#2 Christi Thomas, Program Coordinator Phone Email cthomas@onestepfurther.com Mission Purpose Conflict Resolution, mediation services. Main Activities To help resolve disputes in the Guilford County area. Meeting Time/Place Location varies depending on client’s schedule Issue Areas Peace & Conflict Resolution

Organization Minimum Wage Campaign Address 717 Arlington St Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.greensborominimum.com Contact#1 Jim Boyett Phone 336-230-0001 Email info@greensborominimum.com Contact#2 Marilyn Baird Phone 336-230-0001 Email marilynb@belovedcommunitycenter.org Mission Purpose To raise the minimum wage to $9.82/hour. Main Activities Gather signatures for petition. Meeting Time/Place see website www.greensborominimum.com Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization National Farm Worker Ministry Address 4907 Garrett Road Durham NC 27707 Website Contact#1 Alexandria Jones Phone 919-597-1080 Email ajones@nfwm.org Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Main Activities Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Faith Based

Organization NCOSH, North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Address 1214 Grove Street Greensboro NC 27403 Website www.ncosh-project.org Contact#1 Marilyn Baird Phone Email marilynb@ncosh-project.org Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Project is a non-profit, statewide organization that has operated since 1976. We provide referrals for injured workers and publish factsheets in English and Spanish for workers about legal rights and job hazards. We conduct training for employees and employers about many occupational health and safety topics. Some of our current special programs include the Latino Outreach Project and advocating for a North Carolina Ergonomics standard. Main Activities Providing the tools to protect you on the job … If a health or safety issue arises in your workplace, we can help. The NCOSH staff and network of technical experts can help solve workplace problems. NCOSH Actions: Researches health and safety hazards; Refers workers to attorneys and physicians in their area: Produces publications such as our Workers’ Compensation Handbook, quarterly newsletter, informative factsheets; Pushes for better worker protections under state and federal laws; Advocates for effective enforcement of health and safety regulations; Offers numerous safety-related trainings; Holds annual Health & Safety Schools. Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Social ↦ Economic Justice

Organization New Garden Friends Meeting Social Concerns Committee Address 801 New Garden Road Greensboro NC 27410 Website www.ngfm.org Contact#1 Phone 336-292-5487 Email newgardoff@aol.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The Social Concerns Committee's responsibilities are education and action in significant traditional and emerging Quaker concerns such as peace, poverty, race relations, human rights and human potential, the environment and integrity. The committee works on these by: promoting these special concerns within the NGFM, keeping the membership informed of social needs, motivating the membership to be sensitive and responsive to these needs and managing meeting resources allocated for these concerns. Main Activities These vary according to the need at the time. Check the website for upcoming activities. Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Faith Based

Organization North Carolina African Services Coalition. Inc. Address 122 N. Elm St. #500 Greensboro NC 27401 Website ASCAfrica.org Contact#1 Omer Omer, Executive Director Phone 336-574-2677 Email omeromer@bellsouth.net Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Community building. Refugee resettlement Main Activities Job Development, ELT Training, Vocational Training Meeting Time/Place 9:00 -5:00 pm Monday to Friday at address listed above. Issue Areas Social ↦ Economic Justice

Organization Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Address P.O. Box 4153 Greensboro NC 27404 Website www.pflag.org Contact#1 Joan Parker, President Phone 336-285-6088 Email jbsparkr@triad.rr.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Main Activities Support & Advocacy Meeting Time/Place Third Tuesday of every month at the Friendship Friends Meeting House, 1103 New Garden Rd. Greensboro,NC Issue Areas Social ↦ Economic Justice

Organization Peace and Social Concerns Committee of Friendship Friends Meeting Address 1103 New Garden Road, P.O. Box 8652 Greensboro NC 27410-5155 Website www.ncymc.org/friendship Contact#1 Neil Swenson Phone 336-854-5155 Email nswenson@aol.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose To provide information and education on peace and justice concerns, and to help the monthly meeting for business respond in ways that effectively express our Quakerfaith and witness. Main Activities Sharing information and opportunities for action with the meeting; organizing speakers and presentations on relevant topics; disbursing funds to organizations engaged in peace and justice work. Meeting Time/Place First Sundays at the Meeting House Issue Areas Peace ↦ Conflict Resolution

Organization People of Faith Against the Death Penalty Address 3714 Hazel Lane Greensboro NC 27408 Website www.pfadp.org Contact#1 Brian Goldberg Phone 336-288-4220 Email kvell@aol.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Educating and mobilizing faith communities to act to abolish the death penalty in the United States. Main Activities Prayer vigils and services around the state when North Carolina executes a prisoner; educational forums in southern churches and faith communities; working in coalition with other faith-based and social justice groups to support a suspension of executions. Annual conference and/or banquet, Moratorium Day (in conjunction with NC Coalition for a Moratorium) Meeting Time/Place 3rd Monday of every month at the Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St., Greensboro. Issue Areas Peace ↦ Conflict Resolution

Organization Sierra Club - Piedmont Plateau Group Address PO Box 4202 Greensboro NC 27404 Website nc.sierraclub.org/piedmont Contact#1 Kim Yarbray Phone 336-632-1550 Email kyarbray@juno.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. Main Activities Monthly meeting with environmental speaker, periodic social gatherings, hiking and backpacking, and participating in various environmental and/or political campaigns. There are numerous areas of interest where a person can get involved. Creativity, vision, and a desire to be a part of the change are key. Meeting Time/Place The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm for socializing, 7:30 - 9:00 for speakers and events at New Garden Friends Meeting, 801 New Garden Road. Issue Areas Environmental Justice & Sustainability

Organization Social Action Committee, Unitarian-Universalist Church Address 5603 Hilltop Road Jamestown NC 27282< br /> Website uucgsac.org Contact#1 Tom Clayton Phone 336-856-0330 Email sac_event@bellsouth.net Contact#2 Linda Sullivan Phone 336-856-0330 Email sac_event@bellsouth.net Mission Purpose Main Activities Meeting Time/Place 1st Sunday of the month, 12:15 at the UUC Issue Areas Faith Based

Organization St. Mary's House Episcopal / Anglican Campus and Community Center Address 930 Walker Ave Greensboro NC 27403< br /> Website www.uncg.edu/student.groups/smh Contact#1 The Chaplain Phone 336-334-5219 Email stmaryshouse@hotmail.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The Episcopal Church's ministry to college and university students in Greensboro and to the UNCG neighborhood. Main Activities Worship, learning, fellowship, hospitality, advocacy, counseling. Meeting Time/Place Worship: Sundays at 11:00; Fellowship: Wednesdays at 6:30; Holy Day: as announced. Food Hospitality: Tues and Thursdays 5:30 pm; House is open 10-5 Mon-Thursdays Issue Areas Faith Based

Organization Temple Emanuel Social Action Committee Address 1129 Jefferson Road Greensboro NC 27410 Website http://www.tegreensboro.org Contact#1 Phone 336-292-7899 Email SocialAction@tegreensboro.org Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The Social Action Committee addresses issues that have a social, political, or environmental impact on us as Jews and as citizens of the community. In keeping with the Union for Reform Judaism's resolutions and guidelines, the Committee works to develop programs that educate and motivate the congregation to make a positive difference and help those in need. We seek the support and active participation of members of the congregation in political forums, speaking engagements, and community projects, as we work together to fulfill our mission of repairing and healing the world. Main Activities Meeting Time/Place Once a month (alternate Wednesday and Sunday) at Temple location, Jefferson Street. Call office for more info. Issue Areas Faith Based

Organization The Equality Coalition of North Carolina Address br /> Website EqualityCoalition.org Contact#1 Fred Akman, Director Phone Email EqualityCoalitionNC@yahoo.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Fighting Discrimination in all its forms. We are a grass-roots organization, started in late 2007, in the Piedmont-Triad area. It is our belief that we, as citizens, must take on the task of fighting discrimination in all of its forms. We plan to do this through education, speaking to groups, handing out flyers, holding meetings and hosting events. We will also demonstrate against hate groups that make public appearances. It is time for change- people need to be educated on matters of discimination. The Civil Rights Movement took us a long way, but the job isn't finished yet. We need to work together for change in our own communities and daily lives. Main Activities Weekly meetings, flyering, holding events, demonstrating, educating. Meeting Time/Place 7 pm on Thursdays at Faith Action International House, 705 N. Greene (near old Temple Emanuel downtown). Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization The Greensboro Currency Project Address br /> Website Contact#1 Alyzza Phone 508-441-0236 Email greensborocurrencyproject@gmail.org Contact#2 Signe Phone 336-379-7342 Email Mission Purpose By encouraging people to operate on a local level, community members and businesses will support each other, community relations and ties will begin to strengthen, and will hopefully work towards bringing the many faces of Greensboro together. Main Activities Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization The Greensboro HIVE Address 1214 Grove St. Greensboro NC 27403 Website www.gsohive.org Contact#1 Phone 336-617-5328 Email greensborohive@gmail.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The HIVE is a community center established to foster relationship building, dialogue and resource sharing amoung individuals, groups and communities working to build grassroots democracy and community power in and around Greensboro. Main Activities Provides meeting and networking space. We welcome groups working in any of the areas listed below to make use of HIVE space for events, trainings, etc. Meeting Time/Place Times vary. Check website or call. Meetings at the HIVE. Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) Address 713 N. Greene Street Greensboro NC 27491 Website www.nccjtriad.com Contact#1 Susan Feit, Executive Director Phone 336-272-0359 Email NCCJ@nccjtriad.org Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The NCCJ of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. is a human relations organization that promotes understanding and respect among all cultures, races and religions through advocacy, education and dialogue. We are changing lives in Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County. A national organization, formerly known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Main Activities Youth programming in the schools such as Anytown, UniTown and CollegeTown. Adult programming with human relations training and forums in the workplace, faith groups and community groups. Annual Brotherhood/Sisterhood Citation Dinner held each October; several other annual events such the Youth Interfaith Tour; the Youth Leadership Conference; the Membership Appreciation Event, Etc. Meeting Time/Place Open 8:30AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday at 713 N. Greene Street Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization The Partnership Project Address 620 S. Elm Street, Suite 381 Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.thepartnershipproject.org Contact#1 Nettie Coad Phone 336-271-6632; 336-275-4836 Email Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose To undo racism in Greensboro. We do this through: educating people about the origin and destructive consequence of racism; organizing people to develop strategies to undo racism; and supporting people to heal from the damaging effects of racial oppressions. Main Activities The Partnership assists groups to achieve their goals of social justice by helping them to develop skills and become organized. The Partnership sets up four training sessions a year. In addition to trainings, a main focus is the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative, a community based participatory project researching why and how racial disparities in breast cancer treatment occur between black and white women. Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization The Servant Leadership School of Greensboro Address 516 Simpson Street Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.servantleadergreensboro.com Contact#1 Ruth D. Anderson, Ph.D. Phone 336-275-0447 Email rdanderson@triad.rr.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose To nurture a generation of Christian leadership which brings renewal to our churches, create life-giving alternatives in the workplace, call forth creative new ministries to serve our community and help to shape our future in accordance with God's dream. Main Activities We offer classes on peace and justice issues, taught by the Rev. Frank Dew of Greensboro Urban Ministry and the Rev. Z. Holler and other classes on the spiritual journey. We have a brochure that is published twice each year listing our classes, retreats and other offerings For those wanting to be on our mailing list to get our brochure they can go to our website and fill out a form with contact information. We have a national training in June. Meeting Time/Place We have about 10 classes each term which meet at various evenings and on Thursday morning. Issue Areas Education Wellness & Training

Organization Triad Business and Professional Guild Address P.O. Box 4753 Greensboro NC 27404 Website www.triadguild.com Contact#1 Joan Stanley, President 2006 Board of Directors Phone 336-272-4256 Email postmaster@triadguild.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose The Triad Business and Professional Guild is a nonpartisan organization that works to further equality and networking for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender and the gay-friendly community. The Guild exists to establish and nurture a network of business and professional resources, to encourage fellowship and support among business and professional persons and to provide and promote positive role models in an atmosphere of equality and diversity for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trasngendered community. Main Activities Monthly dinner meetings that are usually held on the third Thursday of each month. The cost for membership is $40.00 for a single individual, $68.00 for a couple or $12.00 for a full time student. We have an annual pool party at our August meeting and an annual holiday dinner at our December meeting. Meeting Time/Place The meetings begin at 6:00 pm with a social hour followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. Program begins at 7:45 pm. Issue Areas Socially Responsible Businesses

Organization Triad Health Project (THP) Address 801 Summit Avenue, PO Box 5716 Greensboro NC 27435 Website www.triadhealthproject.com Contact#1 Shane Burton, ext. 26 Phone 336-275-1654 Email sburton@triadhealthproject.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose To provide practical and emotional support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones, and to those at risk for HIV/AIDS; implement strategies to educate those at risk and the community about HIV/AIDS; and advocate locally, regionally, and nationally for individuals and groups infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Main Activities THP provides direct client case management, we have a prevention and education department, and a day center ( Higher Ground). We offer free, confidential HIV testing at our Greensboro office on Monday nights from 5:00 – 7:00. Meeting Time/Place Office is open 8:30 - 5:00 Monday-Friday Issue Areas Education Wellness & Training

Organization Voices for Planned Parenthood at Guilford College (VOX) (formerly Guilford College NOW) Address c/o Women's Studies, Guilford College; 5800 W. Friendly Ave. Greensboro NC 27410 Website Contact#1 Phone 336-316-2271 Email rmarks@guilford.edu Contact#2 Phone Email kschmidt@guilford.edu Mission Purpose A member organization of the National Organization for Women (NOW), we work to eliminate discrimination and harassment in education and the workplace as well as other sectors of society and to eradicate racism, sexism, and homophobia. Our group has a special focus on reproductive rights, including choices about when and if to become sexual as well as childbearing Main Activities On-campus events and speakers, educational programs on sexual violence, reproductive rights, and gender issues more broadly. Meeting Time/Place Irregularly scheduled. Contact organizers for details, please. Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization Women Improving Race Relations Address Website Contact#1 Cathie Holcombe Phone Email holcombecatherine@yahoo.com Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Main Activities Meeting Time/Place Issue Areas Social & Economic Justice

Organization YWCA Greensboro Address 1 YWCA Place Greensboro NC 27401 Website www.YWCAgsonc.org Contact#1 Diane Faucette, Communications Director Phone 336-273-3461 Email info@YWCAgsonc.org Contact#2 Phone Email Mission Purpose Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women. YWCA Greensboro serves women and families with health, personal development, childcare, and youth programs. Main Activities Call for Brochure of programs (336) 273-3461: Support Groups, Fitness Classes, Educational Programs, Aquatics, Childcare, Wellness Programs, Advocacy Annual Events: Girls and Women in Sports Day Festival, Week without Violence, Johnathan W. Flowers Memorial Golf Tournament, International Breakfast. Meeting Time/Place See website for more information. Issue Areas Local Government & Civic Organizations