2017 is here! Unfortunately that also means the Trump administration is coming faster than we’d like. A lot of you may be worried about what will happen once the far-right extremists take over, and that just means it’s more important than ever to fight back. Start off your new year with a good deed and a better mindset!

Here is a list of progressive organizations you can donate to or volunteer with to make a difference in the world!

General:

• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) - the overarching organization for progressive policy change
• Anti-Defamation League - one of the largest civil rights organizations in the US, fights bigotry and anti-Semitism
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America - provide kids with a safe setting for education

Women’s Rights:

• Planned Parenthood
• NOW (National Organization for Women)
• NARAL Pro-Choice America
• The Center for Reproductive Rights
• She Should Run - Inspiring young girls to run for office

Sexual Assault Advocacy:

• RAINN (Race, Abuse, & Incest National Network) - America's largest Anti-Sexual Assault organization
• NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
• WOAR (WomenOrganized Against Rape)
• New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault

LGBTQ Rights:

• The Trevor Project - 24-hour suicide hotline for LGBTQ Youth
• Lambda Legal - pushes for policy changes to protect the civil rights of LGBTQ individuals
• The Human Rights Campaign

Race Relations:

• NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
• NAACP Legal Defense Fund - litigation, education, advocacy
• Campaign Zero - focuses on police reform and the BLM movement
• CAIR (The Council on American-Islamic Relations) - creates a positive image of American Muslims
• NARF (Native American Rights Fund) - protects rights and land
  • See NoDAPL below

Immigration reform:

• Border Angels
• The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
• CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights ofLos Angeles)
• National Immigration Law Center
• National Immigration Justice Center
• American Immigration Council

Environmental Issues:

• EarthJustice
• NextGen Climate Action
• Union of Concerned Scientists
• NoDAPL - protesting the Dakota Pipeline

Whether you donate to a national organization or volunteer with your local chapter, giving to a cause you believe in is one of the most important things you can do to make a difference. You’ll feel great about yourself and gain even more pride in your beliefs. A lot of donations are even tax deductible! Don’t let Trump and his barbaric followers crush your hopes and spirit; show them we will never stop fighting!