CNY Solidarity Coalition

United in defense of our community and our neighbors

Economic Justice

Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE)
About


Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) works for safe, affordable energy and the development of a green economy in New York state. Our goal is a prosperous, safe, and healthy New York, fulfilling the promise of conservation, energy efficiency, and safe, clean renewable energy sources to end our state’s reliance on wasteful and environmentally destructive forms of energy. The Alliance works to promote this transition to a carbon-free and nuclear-free future and educates the public about alternatives that can revitalize the economy and safeguard human health and the environment.

Phone Number
(315) 480-1515
Address
2013 E Genesee St.
13210
City
Syracuse
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
About

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County helps people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We assist nearly 19,000 people annually through programs for people of all ages and stages of life. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

For immediate assistance after hours, please call: 2-1-1 or visit: 211CNY.com

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 424-1800
Fax
(315) 424-8262
ADA Accessible
Yes
Address
1654 West Onondaga Street
13204
City
Syracuse
Center for Community Alternatives
About


Building a world where everyone has what they need to thrive.


The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA), founded in 1981, is a leader in community-based alternatives to incarceration and policy advocacy to reduce reliance on incarceration. We provide direct services to communities in New York City, Syracuse, and Rochester, engaging approximately 3,500 youth and adults annually who would otherwise be incarcerated.


Services include gender-based substance treatment and recovery communities, sentence mitigation, court advocacy, workforce readiness, civic restoration services, emergency/transitional housing, student advocacy, violence prevention, and youth mentoring as well as afterschool programming and career exploration for justice-involved youth. The majority of our participants are Black or Latino/a and come from poor or low-income communities.

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Phone Number
(315) 422-5638
Fax
(315) 471-4924
Languages
English, Spanish
ADA Accessible
Yes
Address
115 E Jefferson St, Suite 300
13202
City
Syracuse
Founded
1981
Citizens in Action – Central New York Chapter
About

Located In Utica, New York, our community-based and multicultural organization is committed to living wage jobs, affordable health care and education, educational opportunities, and improvement in living conditions for low and moderate income people. Founded in 1997, we advocate for the interests of children, families, seniors, and disabled in Central New York.

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 570-3370
Address
500 Plant St,
13502
City
Utica
Founded
1997
CNY Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
About

Area federation representing over 100,000 members of 200 local unions in eleven central New York counties: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego,Tioga, and Tompkins. Mission: to improve the lives of working families—to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our state and the nation.

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 422-3363
Address
615 W. Genesee St, Suite 107
13204
City
Syracuse
Founded
2001
Cooperative Federal Credit Union
About

Founded in 1982 by activists seeking an alternative to fat-cat corporate bankers, we are a non-profit, financial service cooperative dedicated to fairness, equality, and social & economic justice.

Phone Number
(315) 471-1116
Fax
(315) 476-0567
Languages
English, Spanish
Address
Visit website for locations.
13210
City
Syracuse
Founded
1982
Dunbar Association (Dunbar Center)
About

The core mission of the institution of the Dunbar Association Inc. is to enhance the quality of life, break the cycle of poverty, and develop racial equity in our community by strengthening youth and their families through a comprehensive delivery of services that promote excellence through advocacy and education.

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 760-3155
Address
1453 S State St
13205
City
Syracuse
Founded
1918
Eastern Farmworkers
Organization
About

Eastern Farmworkers is a volunteer-run organization involved with low-income working families. We work with farmers and their workers, and former manufacturing workers who have had to assume temporary jobs after plants like Carrier relocated. We work to bridge the gap between rural and urban communities, and maintain healthy relationships between employers and employees who are often affected by the same policies. We allocate benefits such as job and housing referrals, food and clothing distribution, and volunteer dental, legal, and medical services.

Phone Number
(315) 478-1992
Languages
English, Spanish
Address
525 N Salina St
13208
City
Syracuse
Founded
1972
Jewish Federation of CNY
About

The Jewish Federation of CNY cares for those in need, rescues those in harm’s way, strengthens Jewish identity and builds vibrant Jewish communities in Syracuse, in Israel and around the world.  We do the good that is in your heart.

The Jewish Federation of CNY is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation established in 1918 to serve the interests and well-being of the Central New York Jewish Community by ensuring that the vision of Jewish identity and continuity is realized.

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Phone Number
(315) 445-0161
Address
5655 Thompson Rd
13214
City
Dewitt
Founded
1918
Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) at Syracuse University
About

Gives an opportunity to Muslims and members of the Association to come in close contact with one another in the true sense of Islamic sister and brotherhood.

Carries out educational and social programs that will further Syracuse University's knowledge and appreciation of Islam and Muslim heritage. Seeks to establish a relationship with the Syracuse University community that is based on mutual trust, respect, cooperation and support.

Advocates for justice, equality and prosperity for local, national and international causes for all people.

Allows Muslim students to take an active role in the Syracuse community through communication and service projects.

Phone Number
315-443-5521
Address
126 Schine Student Center
13224
City
Syracuse
National Action Network, Syracuse Chapter
About

National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.

Phone Number
(315) 395-2644
City
Syracuse
NorthsideUP (Northside Urban Partnership)
About

The Northside Urban Partnership is an urban revitalization collaborative dedicated to engaging diverse groups of people and organizations in turning the Northside of Syracuse right-side up.

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 470-1800
Address
115 W Fayette St
13202
City
Syracuse
NYCLU, Central New York Chapter Regional Office
About

We are the Central New York office of the New York Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to protect the civil rights and civil liberties of all New Yorkers. Our regional office covers seven counties.

The New York Civil Liberties Union, the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, promotes and defends the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution and New York State Constitution, including freedom of speech and religion, and the right to privacy, equality, and due process of law. We carry out our mission through public education, advocacy and litigation.

Phone Number
(315) 471-2821
ADA Accessible
Yes
Address
499 S. Warren St., Suite 430
13203
City
Syracuse
Founded
1963
Refugee Resettlement Services
About

Offers resettlement services and support for those forced to leave their countries due to unsafe conditions. Provides assistance with applying for jobs and registering for English language classes, locating translators, finding housing, and securing medical care.

 

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 474-7428
Address
527 North Salina St
13208
City
Syracuse
Syracuse Cultural Workers
About

SCW is a progressive publisher committed to peace, sustainability, social justice, feminism and multiculturalism. We create and publish visual materials, like calendars, posters, T-shirts, cards and postcards, and distribute them across North America.

Phone Number
(800) 949-5139
Fax
(800) 396-1449
Address
400 Lodi St
13203
City
Syracuse
Founded
1982
Syracuse Onondaga County NAACP
About


Join our community of over 2 million activists across the nation fighting for change and for justice. For 114 Years the NAACP has spent fighting against racism and discrimination across the country and in our very own communities! We work to disrupt inequality, dismantle racism, and accelerate change in key areas including criminal justice, health care, education, climate, economy, advocacy & litigation and next generation leadership.

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 440-6340
ADA Accessible
Yes
Address
P. O. Box 11081
13218
City
Syracuse
Founded
1909
Syracuse Peace Council
About

The Syracuse Peace Council (SPC), founded in 1936, is an antiwar/social justice organization. We are community-based, autonomous and funded by the contributions of our supporters. SPC educates, agitates and organizes for a world where war, violence and exploitation in any form will no longer exist. We challenge the existing unjust power relationships among nations, among people and between ourselves and the environment.

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 472-5478
Languages
English, Spanish
ADA Accessible
Yes
Address
2013 E. Genesee St
13210
City
Syracuse
Founded
1936
Urban Jobs Task Force
About

An organization made up of community groups; faith based organizations and concerned citizen, dedicated to creating a local economy that provides good jobs and job training for local communities of color, low income families and more opportunities for local woman and minority-owned enterprises. 

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Workers Center of Central New York
About

The Workers’ Center of Central New York is a grassroots organization focused upon workplace and economic justice. Through community organizing, leadership development, popular education and policy advocacy, the Workers’ Center of Central New York aims to empower marginalized, low-wage workers to combat workplace abuses and improve wages and working conditions throughout the community.

WCCNY is an anchor organization of CNY Solidarity Coalition.

Other Website
Phone Number
(315) 218-5708
Languages
English, Spanish, French
ADA Accessible
Yes
Address
2013 E. Genesee St
13210
City
Syracuse
Founded
2006 as a committee of CNY Labor Religion Coalition / 2013 as an independent nonprofit
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