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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Houston
Free immigration legal services, family law help, and public benefits advocacy for low-income residents.
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The Change Lab 2025 Annual Report: Building Civic Infrastructure Through Community Connection
“ THE CHANGE LAB A community of practice 2025 ANNUAL REPORT THE CHANGE LABthechangelab.net · A fiscally sponsored project of Impact Hub Houston · Page 1 of 2 We connect by serving and learning toget...”
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Social Connection in America: 2025 Survey Report on Community Bonds and Well-Being
“ 2025 Survey Report About This Project This survey will catalyze a broad and lasting impact—transforming how we define, prioritize, and support social connection in America. This survey is led by D...”
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Good News Stories About Fighting for Racial JusticeThis website collects positive news stories about racial justice and equality across America. It features inspiring examples like a former prisoner who bought a prison to help other ex-inmates with housing and job training, artists creating meaningful murals from recycled materials, and community groups using music to peacefully protest immigration enforcement. The site covers stories about immigrants creating jobs in their communities, musicians raising money for legal aid, animal shelters helping pets when their owners are detained, and Indigenous athletes overcoming discrimination. It also highlights creative forms of protest like singing resistance movements and fashion statements supporting immigrant rights. Each story shows how people are working to create positive change and fight discrimination. The website aims to inspire readers by showing that progress is happening and offering ways to get involved in racial justice work.
Pillars of Support: Getting StartedUnderstand what Pillars of Support are with beginner resources, videos, templates and real-world case studies to learn from.
Persian Resources for Protesters in IranA collection of guides and tools in the Persian/Farsi language to help protesters and organizers in Iran stay safe. Covers digital security, protest safety, nonviolent resistance, legal rights, mental health support, and community organizing. These resources come from social change organizations around the world.
Noncooperation Tactics GuideLearn what noncooperation is, how to use it effectively, and see real examples from successful movements around the world.
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The Journey
42 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
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Get CuriousRead, watch, explore3 resourcesLevel 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups15 resourcesYou are hereOrganizationRefugee Council of AustraliaThis group speaks up for people who had to leave their home countries to find safety in Australia. They work to make sure refugees and people seeking safety get fair treatment and the help they need.
OrganizationAmerican Immigration CouncilStudies immigration laws and helps people understand their rights. Researches how immigration affects communities and provides resources to help protect immigrant rights through education.
ServiceHouston Volunteer LawyersFree legal clinics for low-income residents. Covers family law, wills, landlord disputes, and consumer issues.
+12 more at this levelLevel 3
Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
Level 4
Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement16 resourcesLevel 5
Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating8 resources