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The Greenlining Institute
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The Greenlining Coalition
What is the Greenlining Coalition?
The Greenlining Coalition. Greenlining remains connected to the grassroots via the Greenlining Coalition, a diverse group of community based organizations that have banded together around a common vision of social justice. Instead of competing against each other for "crumbs", members work across race and ethnic lines to increase the "size of the pie" for all communities.
The Greenlining Coalition is perhaps the oldest and most diverse coalition of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and Latino community leaders organized around a common purpose and struggle. Beyond ethnic diversity, the coalition represents diverse constituents that include faith-based organizations, minority business associations, community development corporations, health advocates, traditional civil rights organizations, and minority media outlets.
The Greenlining Institute grew out of awareness in the disabled and minority communities that an organization with the capacity to speak out, in a timely and unified manner, on a broad range of issues affecting underserved communities was needed. While there were numerous groups working in communities on a variety of issues, they frequently lacked the resources to do long range planning and research, to coordinate with other organizations, and to disseminate information to a wide network of groups.
A series of discussions among diverse community leaders led to the formation of the Greenlining Coalition in the mid 1970's. This alliance of over a dozen minority business, civil rights, and community groups knew they could achieve more progress working together than independently. Committed to eliminating redlining, the Greenlining Coalition encouraged banks, insurance companies and utilities to invest in minority communities and extend employment and business opportunities to people of color. Over the years, the Greenlining Coalition grew in membership, effectiveness, and reputation. Working together, the coalition was responsible for:
· The establishment of the nation's first industry financed, multi-million dollar telecommunications education fund, created to educate low income communities on the use of telecommunications technology;
· The advent of multi-language marketing in the telecommunications industry;
· The nation's most comprehensive diversity programs at the California Public Utilities Commission; and
· Establishment of national models for expanded Community Reinvestment Act agreements that included board diversity, minority business contracting, community advisory boards, and philanthropy to the underserved;
Having been supported by Public Advocates, Inc., the Coalition started its own independent, non-profit corporation in November of 1993 - The Greenlining Institute. The Greenlining Institute added a professional research and implementation capacity to its work and gave it a stronger, more proactive dimension.
The principles of the Greenlining Coalition are simple and clear - our communities are mutually dependent - if we stand together, learn together, and educate each other, we will prosper together.
Coalition Members
Allen Temple Baptist Church
Allen Temple Baptist Church was organized in 1919 and has a rich heritage of making a positive difference in the lives of people in East Oakland, the Bay Area and around the world.
American GI Forum
Education is our Freedom and Freedom Should be Everybody's Business. The American GI Forum, a veterans family organization since 1948.
Antioch Baptist Church
Asian Business Association
Black Business Association
Since 1970, the Black Business Association, a non-profit organization, headquartered in Los Angeles, has been instrumental in the incubation and development of more than 10,000 African-American businesses.
Black Economic Council
http://www.blackeconomiccouncil.com/
The Black Economic Council (BEC) is a national organization established to provide African Americans an economic platform that facilitates business formation, job creation, access to capital, affordable housing, financial literacy, and equal opportunity for employment in the workforce.
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
http://www.cahcc.com/index2.html
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce's (CHCC) primary goal is to represent the interests of over 720,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the State of California. With a network of over 65 Hispanic chamber and business associations throughout the state, the CHCC is the premier and largest regional Hispanic business organization in the nation that promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs.
To this end, The CHCC recognizes that its work on behalf of the Hispanic business community must be three-fold. We must work with the private sector to establish relationships with corporate America that will benefit Hispanic businesses. Secondly, we must work with the public sector agencies, state legislature, Congress, and state executive branch to advocate for laws and regulations that promote the growth and success of Hispanic business in California. And finally, the CHCC must further work with its member chambers to develop stronger and more effective grass roots organizations that are able to assist the growing number of Hispanic businesses in the state to succeed.
California Journal for Filipino Americans
The premier journal serving California’s Filipino—American communities on issues related to economic development, civil rights, and other pertinent issues.
California Rural Legal Assistance
Since 1965, CRLA has raised its powerful voice in the courtrooms, in the classrooms, in the fields, and in the legislative halls of California. We have shown farm workers and other poor people that the law can be a friend and that those responsible for enforcing the laws can and should be called to account.
CHARO Community Development Corporation
CHARO Community Development Corporation focuses its energies in economic development, creating new programs specifically dedicated to developing businesses to create jobs, assisting micro businesses, providing access to capital, training and technical assistance.
Chicana/Latina Foundation
The Chicana/Latina Foundation’s mission is to empower Chicanas/Latinas through personal, educational, and professional advancement.
Chicano Federation
http://www.chicanofederation.org/
The Chicano Federation's mission is to promote the self-sufficiency of San Diego County residents by building partnerships and providing education, economic development, advocacy, housing and social services programs.
Community Resource Project, Inc.
Community Resource Project, Inc. (CRP), a community-based organization that seeks to improve life and educational opportunities for people in need through Housing, Health, and Education.
Council of Asian American Business Associations California
CAABA-CAL is a statewide non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Asian American business community in California.
Economic Business Development
A community-based organization with a mission to provide economic development opportunities to Orange County’s Vietnamese and other underserved communities.
First AME Church
First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles is the oldest church founded by African Americans in the City of Angels. It is now a congregation of more than 19,000 members and several dozen ministries within 13 corporations that bless and reach tens of thousands of seekers in greater metropolitan Los Angeles.
Greater Phoenix Area Urban League
https://www.gphxul.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/gpul
The mission of the Greater Phoenix Urban League is to assist African Americans, other minorities and the disadvantaged in the achievement of social and economic equality. The League implements its mission through advocacy, bridge building, program services and research.
Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana
http://www.hermandadmexicana.org/
Defender y abogar por los derechos de los trabajadores inmigrantes mexicanos y latinos y sus familias y de buscar su integración completa en la vida civil e instituciones de este país sin importar su estado de inmigración.
Hmong-Am Political Association
An organization that promotes the interests of Hmong-Americans in the United States.
KHEIR
KHEIR is committed to providing linguistically and culturally-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Los Angeles and its neighboring communities.
La Maestra Family Clinic
La Maestra Community Health Centers is an award-winning not-for-profit organization that has been serving low-income and immigrant communities for 15 years. A member of the Council of Community Clinics, La Maestra (Spanish for "the teacher") has Centers located in and around San Diego- City Heights, El Cajon and National City. Its physicians and staff are experts in delivering culturally competent care to more than 39,000 residents annually. What distingushes La Maestra from all other healthcare centers is its Circle of Care committment - its promise to provide quality healthcare and to place the residents' entire well-being as its highest priority.
Latino Chamber of Greater Los Angeles
Mabuhay Alliance of San Diego
http://www.mabuhayalliance.org/
Mabuhay Alliance, Inc., a San Diego based nonprofit organization, was founded with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life of the Filipino-Americans and other Asian and Pacific Islander communities by providing members with networking opportunities and access to resources that are not attainable as a single entity and benefit the community. Its mission is “to be the preferred conduit of economic development, through technical assistance between the government, corporations and minority groups in California.” Since 2004, Mabuhay Alliance has worked towards greater representation of minority groups, provision of stable funding, and the development of great relationships with corporate partners and good alliances by providing programs that empower them.
Mexican American Grocers Association
http://www.buscapique.com/latinusa/buscafile/oeste/maga.htm
MAGA is a national trade association with over 6,000 members in Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States. MAGA prepares its members to meet the challenges of the $290 billion Mexican/Latino consumer market through promotions, business and educational seminars. The MAGA/CET Retail Grocery Training Institute provides training to inner city residents to help prepare them for jobs in the retail, food and beverage industries.
Mexican American Political Association-MAPA
Founded in Fresno, California in 1960, MAPA has been, and is, dedicated to the constitutional and democratic principle of political freedom and representation for the Mexican and Hispanic people of the United States of America.
Minority Business Council
Mission Language & Vocational School (MLVS)
Mission Language and Vocational School’s (MLVS) mission is to improve the socio-economic condition of limited or non-English speaking, low-and moderate-income Latinos and other minorities in San Francisco and the Bay Area through job-specific language, vocational classroom training programs and the creation of economic development projects.
National Federation of FilipinoAmerican Associations
NaFFAA is recognized by Washington policymakers, private industry and national advocacy groups as the voice of Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States.
Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal (OCCUR)
Serves the greater Oakland / East Bay region as a commiunity building intermediary and direct service organization dedicated to public policy, non-profit capacity building, information technology, and consumer education. OCCUR has been nationally commended for its posit...
Our Weekly
Our Weekly's core values are in the heart of our mission statement: OW will champion high journalistic standards through the promotion and distribution of relevant, objective news and information which vitally impact the African American Community.
S.F. African American Chamber of Commerce
To advocate and promote the development of African American business with the goal of creating a firm economic base that supports the self-determination and survival of the African American business community.
Search to Involve Pilipino-Americans
http://www.mybarong.com/sipastore.html
The mission of SIPA is to enhance the quality of life of the Pilipino American community by supporting youth development and leadership, providing family programs, and health and human services.
Southeast Asian Community Center
Our mission is to develop and administer programs that serve the needs of the Southeast Asian communities of Northern California which include self-sufficiency, economic viability, advocacy, community empowerment, leadership development, acculturation and cultural prese...
TELACU
TELACU is a non-profit community development corporation founded in 1968. It is self-sustained by TELACU Industries, a for-profit family of companies which provides the economic means to fulfill TELACU's mission. Through its businesses, services and partnerships, TELACU creates dynamic opportunities to rebuild and enhance the communities it serves.
West Angeles Church of God in Christ
The membership of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ exceeds 22,000 members. The church has been recognized as one of the fastest growing churches in the nation. West Angeles Community Development Corporation (West Angeles CDC) promote justice and peace, demonstr...
West Coast Black Publishers Association
An association of independent African-American run media outlets.