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Health dataCenter for Neighborhood Technology
Contact: Scott Bernstein
2125 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 773-278-4800.
Program: Works with community organizations on research, advocacy and technical assistance for sustainable neighborhood development. Publishers of the magazine, The Neighborhood Works.
Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO)
Contact: Rinku Sen or Francis Calpotura
1218 E. 21st St. Oakland, CA 94606 510-533-7583
Program: CTWO's Minority Activist Apprenticeship Program (MAAP), the largest training program for organizers of color in the country; a mentorship program for experienced organizers; specialized leadership training including leadership exchanges and multi-lingual training. Publications include a guide to religious funding sources and Color Lines a quarterly publication focusing on "issues and actions in communities of color."
Community Training and Resource Center
Contact: Anne Pasmanick.
90 William St., New York, NY 10038. 212-964-7200
Program: CTRC offers classes and workshops to a wide variety of activist groups, from tenant and neighborhood associations to labor unions and senior citizen groups. Emphasis on training leaders.
Direct Action and Research Training Center (DaRT)
Contact: John Calkins
314 N.E. 26th Terrace P.O. Box 370791 Miami, FL 33137-079. 305-576-8022.
Program: Two 3-day training sessions annually; internships with community organizations; workshops and consulting as requested.
Gamaliel Foundation
Contact: Barbara White
203 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 808 Chicago, IL 60601. 312-357-2639.
Program: Three week-long training sessions annually; group weekend training sessions by contract; leadership training for members; annual Women Leaders in Action workshop.
Grassroots Leadership
Contact: Si Kahn
P.O. Box 36006 Charlotte, NC 28236. 704-332-3090.
Program: Ongoing variety of sessions on basic organizing, building coalitions, fundraising, starting new groups, electoral skills, black youth leadership; retreats for black and women organizers, cultural work; also, current campaign on challenging privatization of prisons, hospitals and welfare.
Highlander Education Center
1959 Highlander Way New Market, TN 37820. 423-933-3443.
Program: Annual week-long Institute for Social Change; leadership training fellowships; environmental economic internship program.
Institute for Social Justice Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)
Contact: Elena Hanggi
523 W. 15th Street Little Rock, AR 72202.
Program: Training for members of Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN); week-long and 2-day training sessions for others; special training for unions and in operation of radio and television stations.
Midwest Academy
Contact: Jackie Kendall. 28 East Jackson Blvd #605, Chicago, IL 60604
phone: 312.427.2304 Fax 312-427.2308 e-mail: mwacademy1@aol.com.
Program: Four training sessions annually; Organizing for Congregations; Minority Trainer Training; Student Trainer Training Program for college campuses; training for specific organizations on request.
National Housing Institute
439 Main St. Orange, NJ 07050. 973-678-9060.
Program: Provides research and information resources on housing and economic development issues in low and moderate income neighborhoods. Publishes Shelterforce.
National Organizers Alliance
Contact: Kim Fellner
715 G Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. 202-543-6603.
Program: NOA aims to organize the nation's organizers, fostering contacts and sharing of
experiences. Part of NOA's agenda is to make it easier for people to choose organizing as a career, by looking at the development of benefits packages.
National Training and Information Center of National People's Action
Contact: Joe Mariano
810 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60622. 312-243-3035.
Program: Three week-long sessions annually; on-site training; technical assistance and consulting.
Organize Training Center
Contact: Mike Miller
442A Vicksburg St. San Francisco, CA 94114. 415-821-6180.
Program: Consultation, workshops, organizer training programs available to individuals
and groups. Quarterly publication - "The Organizer Mailing." Publications catalog available upon request.
Organizing and Leadership Training Center
Contact: Lewis Finfer,
1803 Dorchester Ave. Boston, MA 02124. 617-822-1499.
Program: OLTC is a network of institutional-based organizations in New England cities. Two 2-day training sessions annually on skills for new organizers; emphasis on building new congregation-based groups in New England.
Pacific Institute for Community Organization
Contact: John Baumann, S.J . 171 Santa Rosa Ave., Oakland, CA 94610. 510-655-2801.
Program: Leadership training seminars, recruitment and development of community organizers, and ongoing consultation and technical assistance.
Regional Council of Neighborhood Organizations (RCNO)
Contact: Rev. Joseph M. Kakalec, S.J
5600 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-878-4523.
Program: Two week-long sessions annually; publishes Organizing, a quarterly magazine; consulting; on-site training.
Southern Empowerment Project (SEP)
Contact: June Rostan
323 Ellis Ave. Maryville, TN 37804. 423-984-6500
Program: Annual 6-week training program for people desiring paid staff positions with community organizations; leadership training program for group members.
United Connecticut Action for Neighborhoods
Contact: Alta Lash
P.O. Box 6422 Hartford, CT 06126 860-297-5175.
Program: Organizer and group training on consultant basis; strong emphasis on senior issues, health, disabilities, housing, neighborhood development.
Western States Center
Contact: Deb Ross
P.O. Box 40305 Portland, OR 97240. 503-228-8866.
Program: Comprehensive training/mentorship program for organizers and leaders as well as an annual training event which includes fundraising, management and community development training.
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