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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.

  • Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative (BCDI) Seeks Executive Director

    Who owns the future of the Bronx? The Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative (BCDI) is a community-led effort to build an equitable, sustainable, and democratic local economy that creates shared wealth and ownership for low-income people of color—what we call economic democracy. Read more about our work here. We are looking for an Executive Director to…

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  • America Works of New York, Inc. Seeks Career Advisor (Bronx, NY)

    Purpose: We are currently recruiting dynamic individuals to join our team as a Career Advisor for our Bronx, Queens office. About America Works:  Called “a company with a conscience,” America Works was founded in 1984 by social activist and entrepreneur, Peter Cove, who wanted to put his ideals about poverty and the American dream into…

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  • America Works Seeks Teacher/Trainer

    America Works lifts people out of poverty using its unique brand of intensive, personalized employment services. Called “a company with a conscience,” it was founded in 1984 by social activist and entrepreneur Peter Cove, a Boston native who wanted to put his ideals about poverty and the American dream into practice. America Works is headquartered…

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  • WINter Festival! (12/13)

    When: December 13th, 2019 @ 5:30pm Where: SLU CUNY, 25 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 18th Fl. Join us for crisp cider, homemade cookies, and ornament crafts for our community tree! Happy holidays!

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