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Direct Action Welfare Group Inc

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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Children & Youth, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Leadership Development, Youth Development

Mission: Direct Action Welfare Group Inc. (DAWG) is a statewide organization comprised of public assistance recipients, low wage workers, and people in poverty. Direct Action Welfare Group’s vision is the end of poverty in West Virginia. In order to make this vision a reality, we advocate with low-income families for economic justice. Direct Action Welfare Group believes…. •Poor people of West Virginia can stand together as an organized community to fight against discrimination and the suffering of poverty. •No matter how poor you are you have a voice and rights as a human being. •Every individual should be treated fairly regardless of race, creed, nationality, income, sexual orientation, religion, gender, age, or educational level. •Access to services and assistance is a right and not a benefit •Everyone has the right to a good education including post-secondary education, medical, dental, and vision care, a job at a living wage, affordable childcare, decent housing and adequate food and clothing. •Every mother should have the option to choose to stay home and care for her children or work.

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cjstraughter1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 4

11/27/2010

This organization reaches out to several communities educating the public on tenant rights, rights on receiving public assistance, and etc. They provide guest speakers and educational material and workshops that are very informative and useful. They help the poor and the low-income individuals and families. They are there with open arms and a smile and never turn anyone down.

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