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Provides the Christian message of hope, forgiveness and love to teenagers from all denominations and backgrounds. LIYFC trains and motivates young people to be leaders and positive examples among their peers. Mobilizes church youth to service projects and individual acts of caring and love. Serves all of Long Island. Newsletter and Agency Brochure available.

Provides assistance for people who have been discriminated against in Westchester County who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to join a service group, club, fraternal organization or other association of their choice based on their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Provides assistance for people who have been discriminated against in Westchester County who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to join a service group, club, fraternal organization or other association of their choice based on their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Promotes education and equity for all women and girls as well as positive societal change. Also provides funding and support for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination and higher education. Check website for local branches and additional information.

Assists individuals when they want to file a discrimination complaint when their civil rights have been violated.

Provides housing counseling for landlord/tenant-rights and responsibilities, rent payment increases and eviction situations, and mortgage counseling to homeowners. Pre-purchase, pre-rental and mortgage default counseling. Call. Appointment preferred.

Works toward the goals of countering and reducing hatred by fighting Anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry here and abroad, combating international terrorism, probing the roots of hatred, advocating before congress, aiding victims of bigotry, developing educational programs, and serving as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement, and the general public.

Receives and investigates complaints from individuals who believe they have been discriminated against under New York State Human Rights Law.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas:

• Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns)
• Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity)
• Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments)
• Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services)
• Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare)
• Student Loan/Debt Counseling
• Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health)

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Provides assistance for people who have been discriminated against in Westchester County who believe that they have been treated unfairly, in employment, housing, public accommodation or credit due to their age, gender, family composition, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

The Education Equity Initiative documents the worsening problem of school segregation on Long Island and its consequences, especially for Black and Latino students. Through the Student Voices Campaign, Education Equity Working Group, Professional Development for Teachers, and other initiatives, it trains and organizes students, teachers, parents, administrators and other stakeholders to understand the barriers to integration in our regions and stand up for equity and inclusion in our schools and communities.

Promotes effective fair housing laws, nondiscriminatory affordable housing policies, and vigilant fair housing enforcement for all tenants and homeowners. Organizes residents to engage in civic actions to support fair housing. Advocates for individuals in low-income housing through support of fair-housing legislation and litigates against federal housing discrimination.

Helps to develop, support and strengthen community voices to ensure a public response to bias crimes and discrimination on Long Island. Works in partnership with local, state, and federal officials to ensure that government funding and policies meet community needs. Call for more information.

Assists individuals with filling out the appropriate paperwork regarding discrimination and investigates the complaints. Also provides investigative information for legislation to help create or change laws.

Provides informational assistance and enforcement of State and Federal discrimination laws. Receives, investigates, and files complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics.

Investigates complaints of discrimination by aggrieved individuals. Investigations of discrimination usually begin upon receipt of a complaint. The complaint may be initiated by mail, telephone, or a personal visit to the office. If the initial process reveals that a 'prima facie' (or first instance) case of discrimination has been made, a verified complaint is then accepted. A verified complaint may be filed under Nassau County Administrative Code or under New York State Human Rights Law, under a Memorandum of Understanding with the New York State Division on Human Rights. Throughout the process, every effort is made to resolve the matter through persuasion and conciliation. The Investigations Unit also conducts training sessions among county agencies and in the private sector, to promote equality of treatment and access, to all people. Contact the Investigations Unit, if you have any questions or believe that you have been the victim of unlawful discriminatory acts. Call for more detailed information.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas:

• Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns)
• Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity)
• Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments)
• Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services)
• Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare)
• Student Loan/Debt Counseling
• Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health)

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Offers the opportunity for an individual to place a complaint if there is discrimination or harassment in the work place, and the management of the company has not taken care of the problem.

Provides a helpline for students, parents, and educators to call for guidance and assistance with incidents involving bullying, harassment and discrimination.

The Albany County Human Rights Commission provides informational assistance and enforcement of State and Federal discrimination laws. The Commission files complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics.

Provides subsidized rental assistance, first time home buyers incentive programs, fair housing opportunities and facilitates the housing discrimination complaint process. Provides home ownership assistance for low-moderate income families, offers senior housing information and aid with reverse mortgages, nursing home and hospital assistance, counseling for home buyers, homeowners and tenants, home rehabilitation funds and block grants to communities for economic development and job creation, lead based paint abatement, and Indian housing information.

Assists individuals when they want to file a discrimination complaint when their civil rights have been violated.