Faith in Action, formerly known as PICO National Network, is a national network of faith-based community organizations working to create innovative solutions to problems facing urban, suburban and rural communities. Since 1972, Faith in Action has successfully worked to increase access to health care, improve public schools, make neighborhoods safer, build affordable housing, redevelop communities and revitalize democracy.
Today, Faith in Action has 44 affiliated federations and 8 statewide networks working in 150 cities and towns and 17 states. More than one million families and one thousand congregations from 40 different denominations and faiths participate in Faith in Action. Together we are lifting up a new vision for America that unites people across region, race, class, and religion.
BridgeBuilders restores relationships under the banner of Christ by engaging, equipping, and empowering individuals, families, and communities in South Dallas.
MISSION: THE ADVOCACY NETWORK ON DISABILITIES champions the rights of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities by promoting inclusion, providing services, and advancing systems change.
To fulfill its mission, The Advocacy Network on Disabilities is committed to:
Providing quality supports and services based on your personal preferences and needs;
Helping you learn how the system works so you can become better able to get your own needs met;
Making sure decision makers are aware of your needs for additional services – and for money to fund them;
Bringing together and coordinating activities between and among organizations in our community working with people with disabilities;
Sponsoring and conducting workshops, seminars, public education, and professional development activities; and
Increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life through capacity building, advocacy, and promoting best practices.
The Advocacy Network on Disabilities has a proven track record of excellence. Since 1975, its funders have continuously found the organization fully compliant with programmatic, fiscal, and administrative contract requirements.