Tireless Action Toward Social Justice
A world where equal rights, justice and opportunity are available to all of us.
Our Vision & Mission
for Justice
Our vision is a world where equal rights, justice and opportunity are available to all.
We empower justice-minded individuals with the tools and posture to be effective allies, and to create equity within their spheres of influence.
What We Do
Allyship Trainings
Allyship is an active way of life in one’s respective areas of privilege that centers bridge-building to pursue social justice for everyone. This is accomplished by centering BIPOC and other marginalized people, working on the self, and influencing others. We offer a variety of trainings focused on these principles for organizations and individuals.
Black-Led Project
SNS launched a research project to explore the question 'What Does it Mean to Be Black-Led?' which engaged Black leaders across the country to better understand their leadership experiences. Now, a new report details the findings from this project and SNS offers an accompanying training so communities can deepen their understanding of the issues Black leaders face and how to support their success.
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“Service Never Sleeps is unique in that unlike most volunteer opportunities, this is truly a year of service, where I am expected to integrate into the non-profit, learn how to best use my skills, and put them to use in a meaningful way.”
I participated in many racial justice trainings over the years but this was truly the best. The skill building piece was absolutely critical — learning about privilege and injustice is important, but having the skills to be an ally is key. I really appreciated how [the trainer] emphasized that we can all be allies in different circumstances yet still kept racial justice at the forefront of the training.
Blog
Black History Month: An Inspirational Reminder to Stay the Course
This Black History Month, I am watching Eyes on the Prize, a series that covers the major events of the civil rights movement. While I have seen the documentary before, I felt moved to revisit it in order to stay focused, motivated, and hopeful amidst the relentless bombardment of alarm, outrage, and chaos cycling through the news. With each episode, I have been profoundly inspired by the thousands of people who made up the movement, and deeply grateful for their efforts and sacrifices that allowed for many of the rights that I have today.
Black-Led Project: Report Launch!
Two years ago, SNS began a journey to explore the question: What does it mean to be Black-led? Today, we are publicly releasing that answer.
We are pleased to introduce, What Does it Mean to be Black-Led?: An extensive guide on liberatory organizational management, Black leaders’ experiences, and their needs from supporters to thrive.
Rest is Resistance: Reflections From Our Org Break
Earlier this year, I read Tricia Hersey’s revolutionary book, Rest Is Resistance, a manifesto that charges us to reclaim our power and humanity by prioritizing rest. I found myself personally validated by her assertions of the particular labor that is required and demanded of Black women, and inspired by visions of another way to live and liberate through the active practice of restoration. I was so grateful to have the opportunity to put those learnings into practice by taking my first-ever sabbatical this past Summer.