Speak Up Florida
Civic and Social OrganizationsFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
Speak Up Florida operates within the civic and social sector to advocate for and empower communities affected by the collateral damages of the War on Drugs. Its work focuses on addressing issues such as mass incarceration, police violence, and homelessness through education, advocacy, and leadership development aimed at building holistic community solutions. Based in Orlando, Florida, the organization serves diverse community stakeholders and seeks to support locally driven initiatives that mitigate the social harms associated with drug policy enforcement. With a relatively small team, Speak Up Florida concentrates on mobilizing community expertise and fostering leadership to influence public policy and social outcomes. The organization’s mission centers on creating systemic, grassroots responses to the challenges faced by those most impacted by drug war policies.