Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.
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NYC Small Business Services Seeks Neighborhood 360° Fellows
Neighborhood 360° Fellows help community-based organizations complete commercial revitalization projects and connect local stakeholders to City resources. The fellows are paid by SBS and are full-time community development professionals, community organizers, or planners. We aim to build a network of leaders prepared with commercial revitalization expertise and experience in New York City neighborhoods. Who Can Apply…
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Alumni Achievement: Mia Ragozino, Union Organizer
On January 28th, following 10 months of failed negotiations, nearly 8,000 employees of Swedish Health Services, all members of SEIU 1199 Northwest—a union representing more than 30,000 nurses and healthcare workers throughout Washington State and Montana—walked out on a three-day strike. Right there on the picket lines with them was SLU alumna Mia Ragozino. Ragozino, who…
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2020 Student Labor Journalism Award
The New York Metro labor Communications Council is offering a $500 prize for work by undergraduate and graduate students on the theme: “The 2020 Elections and My Life/My Community” The country is about to elect a president in November; additional state and local elections will take place. How will this impact your life and/or the…
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