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Association of Affirmative Action Professionals (AAAP)
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Through its programs and services, AAAP seeks to stimulate and promote affirmative action-programs in all employment sectors; aid in the development of affirmative action professionals; serve as a forum for topics of concern to the membership; and serve as a network for affirmative action recruiting. |
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| New England Work & Family Association (NEWFA) |
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The Association offers employers an opportunity to address - individually and collectively - the complex life-balance challenges confronting today’s workplace. The Association advocates for a quality work environment that is consistent with business objectives.
In 1996 the Bank was featured in a Balance Sheets newsletter regarding Domestic Partner Benefits. Balance Sheets is a publication produced by the joint efforts of Boston University’s Center on Work & Family and One Small Step. In December, 1996 the Bank was invited to participate in a NEWFA conference on Domestic Partner Benefits Insights from Organizations. As a member of the roundtable, along with Lotus and Polaroid, the Bank shared its experiences and success in obtaining domestic partner benefits. |
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| The Black-Jewish Economic Roundtable |
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The Black-Jewish Economic Roundtable was founded in 1991 to promote social and business interaction between the African-American and Jewish business communities that will enhance mutual understanding and build personal and business relationships to the benefit of both communities. |
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| Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center |
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Edgar P. Benjamin, a prominent attorney and community leader, founded the center’s parent company, Resthaven Corporation, in 1928. His dream was to "provide a home or shelter for and to otherwise assist indigent persons without regard to race, creed or color." Not only has attorney Benjamin’s dream endured, but what was once a single housing structure has grown into one of the largest nonprofit nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Today, Benjamin Healthcare Center is a 240-bed skilled nursing facility where Boston’s culturally diverse population has access to quality rehabilitative services. |
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| El Centro del Cardenal |
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Established in 1957 and serving more than 11,000 clients every year, El Centro’s mission is to improve the human, social and economic conditions of the Latino community through advocacy, education and supportive human services. Since joining Catholic Charities in 1989, El Centro has become the largest Hispanic community service center in Boston, MA. |
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| Boston Empowerment Center (BEC) |
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The mission of BEC is to help small businesses grow and prosper by giving them free access to necessary information, technical assistance and administrative resources. BEC is staffed by professionals from the Small Business Association, SCORE, Jewish Vocational Services (JVS), EDIC/BRA and Boston’s Public Facilities Department who are available on a walk-in basis. |
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| Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce |
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The Chamber is an organization of businesses, individuals, and institutions committed to inclusive economic development in the Northeast, offering access to the broad and growing Hispanic market in the United States and abroad. The Chamber’s mission is carried out by means of services, advocacy, research and information-sharing with its constituents. Wainwright Bank has been a member since 1996. |
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| International Institute |
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New England's oldest and largest assistance center for immigrants and refugees. The bank has provided a real estate loan to finance the acquisition and rehab of new headquarters on Milk Street in Boston, MA. |
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| Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) |
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New England’s leading legal rights organization for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and people with HIV, GLAD’s mission is to achieve full equality and justice for all individuals in these groups through impact litigation and education. |
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| Greater Boston Business Council (GBBC) |
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With members representing small businesses as well as some of the Boston area’s largest corporations, the GBBC seeks to promote a positive image of the lesbian and gay community and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth. Wainwright Bank has been a member since 1993. |
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| Human Rights Campaign (HRC) |
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Conducts research and provides information and resources to foster sound public policy on issues concerning gays and lesbians. Wainwright Bank was awarded the HRC’s New England Award in 1996. |
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| Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) |
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Providing support, education and advocacy, P-FLAG is committed to the affirmation of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals as caring, responsible citizens deserving of complete equality. |
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| Pride in Business (a subcommittee of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce) |
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Co-founded in 1996 by a Wainwright Bank officer as the first chamber subcommittee in the nation dedicated to gay and lesbian and gay-friendly business owners and corporations. |
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| Pride in Scholarship Fund |
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Providing scholarships to undergraduates in Massachusetts, Pride in Scholarship seeks to enhance the self-esteem of gay and lesbian youth and encourage acceptance of diversity and respect for human rights. |
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| Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) |
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GBLS is a nonprofit organization which provides free legal assistance to low income people. Wainwright Bank provided a real estate term loan to buy and rehab a building into their headquarters, located at 197 Friend Street, Boston. |
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| Boston Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth (BAGLY) |
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A youth led, adult advised social support organization providing direct services, advocacy, and professional training programs for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. |
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| Boston Gay Men’s Chorus |
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Through acclaimed CD recordings and performances throughout New England, the Chorus provides a positive image of the gay and lesbian community and builds bridges of understanding to all. |
