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The Rutherford Institute, based in Charlottesville, VA, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting civil liberties and advocating for individual freedoms. Through legal assistance, advocacy, and educational resources, the Institute works to combat government overreach and censorship in support of free speech rights. With a focus on issues such as surveillance, censorship, and government accountability, the Rutherford Institute engages in legal challenges and public outreach to defend the rights of individuals against threats to their constitutional freedoms. Through its work, the Institute aims to uphold the principles of democracy and protect citizens from encroachments on their civil liberties.Generated from the website

Piedmont CASA is a nonprofit agency based in Charlottesville, VA, dedicated to advocating for children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse and neglect. They recruit and train community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for these children, providing them with support and guidance throughout the court process. Through their work, Piedmont CASA aims to restore and champion the lives of vulnerable children and youth, ensuring they receive the necessary medical and educational support, spend less time in foster care, and find safe, permanent homes. Piedmont CASA serves hundreds of boys and girls each year, ranging in age from newborn to 18, in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Greene, and Louisa, Virginia. The children they assist come from homes facing poverty and various social disadvantages, including race, sexism, and ableism. By advocating for these children and establishing strong connections, Piedmont CASA strives to improve their long-term recovery and well-being, ultimately changing their stories for the better.Generated from the website