Death Penalty Action
A national partner working to stop executions and abolish the death penalty through advocacy, education, and action.
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A WNY coalition for life, dignity, and justice.
The coalition brings together community, religious, social justice, and individual voices to oppose capital punishment through education, advocacy, and public witness.
We respect the need for accountability. We reject execution as the answer.
The coalition is moved by the inhumanity of capital punishment and by a commitment to human rights and dignity. Its work helps the public understand the spiritual, moral, individual, and community toll of the death penalty.
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L’chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty
An international grassroots advocacy and interfaith activist group, co-founded in 2020 by Michael Zoosman and Abe Bonowitz, working for the total abolition of capital punishment worldwide.
The U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Formerly known as the 8th Amendment Project, this national coalition brings together more than 60 organizations working through public education, advocacy, organizing, communications, litigation, and research to end capital punishment.
Villa Maria College
A Catholic, Franciscan college founded by the Felician Sisters, using innovative education to empower a diverse student body to positively impact their communities.
Back to Basics Outreach Ministries
A Buffalo nonprofit creating hope and empowering change with youth, adults, and families.
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Buffalo Peacemakers
Community peacemakers centered on dignity, listening, youth support, and violence prevention.
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Stop the Violence Coalition
Community organizations working together to make neighborhoods safer and respond to local needs.
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St. Joseph University Parish Social Justice Committee
A faith-rooted social justice committee committed to education and action.
WNYers Against Gun Violence
WNYers Against Gun Violence is committed to gun violence awareness, prevention, education, and legislation. From the grassroots level, it works to enact gun laws at every level to prevent gun violence. Together, we can end gun violence.
Indivisible
A civic movement supporting peaceful democratic action and a more humane America.
The Abolitionist Action Committee
A national network advancing public education and nonviolent action for alternatives to the death penalty.
Pax Christi WNY
A Catholic peace and justice movement rooted in Gospel nonviolence, working through prayer, study, and action for disarmament, reconciliation, justice, human rights, and care for creation.
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