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Organizations worth exploring

These are independent organizations, not TMS partners or endorsements. Each card links to the page where the organization describes how to take part, and shows the date we last checked it. Participation options vary by location.

United States

Equal Justice InitiativeUnited States · Racial injustice and mass incarceration

Host a film screening or reading group, join the Community Remembrance Project, or volunteer with a local re-entry or criminal justice reform group.

Get involved at EJI →Checked 28 Oct 2026
National Fair Housing AllianceUnited States · Housing discrimination

Report housing discrimination, find a local Fair Housing Center, or take action on pending federal measures.

Find local help →Checked 28 Oct 2026
League of Women VotersUnited States · Voting and democracy

Find your state or local League and join.

Find a League →Checked 28 Oct 2026
NAACPUnited States · Civil rights

Become a member and work with a local branch.

Join the NAACP →Checked 28 Oct 2026

Germany

Deutscher MieterbundGermany · Mieterrechte (tenants' rights)

Find one of more than 300 local tenants' associations by postcode. They give advice on tenancy law and represent members toward landlords.

Mieterverein vor Ort finden →Checked 28 Oct 2026
Amnesty International DeutschlandGermany · Human rights

Join a local group, sign petitions, take part in Urgent Actions, or become a member.

Find a group →Checked 28 Oct 2026
VerbraucherzentraleGermany · Consumer rights and advice

Get advice through your state consumer centre.

Get advice →Checked 2 Sep 2026

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