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Causes: Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Federated Giving Programs, Leadership Development, Philanthropy
Mission: The Metropolitan Alliance of Congregations (MAC) is a faith-based organization consisting of congregations, institutions, and organizations of multi-cultural and racially diverse heritage that is regional in scope.MAC is committed to principles of opportunity, equity, and justice, particularly for those who live in communities of concentrated and racialized poverty. Through leadership training and direct action, MAC empowers people to take an active role in shaping the future of their communities.Alianza Metropolitana de Congregaci
Programs: MAC is currently focusing on:education funding reform within the state of Illinoiscivil rights for immigrants: (1) use of ITIN as alternate identification for drivers license, and (2)in-state college tuition for undocumented graduates from illinois high schools