Southside Together Organizing for Power (STOP) is a grassroots organization based in Chicago, IL, dedicated to empowering low-income and working Black residents in Woodlawn, Greater Grand Crossing, and surrounding neighborhoods on the South Side. STOP organizes tenants to preserve and improve affordable housing, advocates for the reopening of public mental-health centers, and supports students and youth in their pursuit of social change. Their mission is to advance economic and social human rights by organizing and developing leadership among those most affected by economic and racial oppression.
STOP's work includes developing leadership, base-building, and campaign plans to address the forces and decisions that impact the lives of the communities they serve. They actively engage with various stakeholders, including mental-health patients, providers, and allies, to push for a civilian mental-health crisis response program and treatment options. Additionally, STOP supports students and youth in their efforts to create police-free schools and nurtures their vision for social change. Through their advocacy and organizing, STOP aims to create a more equitable and just society for all.
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