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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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KM Standing Board Member

Rating: 5

10/31/2013

I serve on the Board of Directors for Direct Action Welfare Group because I want to contribute my time and energy to an organization that is making real change in people's lives in my state. Instead of focusing only on immediate need and being a band-aid type of organization, Direct Action Welfare Group looks at the big picture and asks why are people hungry, why are people poor, and why are there no jobs.

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