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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.

  • Event: The Green New Deal, Net-Zero Carbon, & The Crucial Role of Public Ownership (9/28)

    Date: Sat, September 28, 2019 Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT Location: CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor, NYC REGISTER HERE Description This conference has two main goals. The first goal is to show how both public ownership and a public goods approach is critical to achieving…

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  • Worker Education Launches CUNY Days

    Worker Education at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies is excited to launch a new semester of “CUNY Days,” in partnership with the DC37 Education Fund. CUNY Days offers free one-on-one advisement sessions with experienced pre-admission advisors for DC37 members, held at union headquarters (125 Barclay St, NYC). Our advisors begin each session…

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  • The Kings County District Attorney’s Office Seeks Community Asset Intern

    Community Asset Interns will assist KCDA with identifying new, grass-roots organizations that can serve as community partners and outcomes on misdemeanor and felony cases. What is Community Asset Mapping? Community Asset Mapping is the process of creating a real mapping of local organizations, institutions, and experiences that help to establish a community. What will be my…

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  • Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association, Inc. Seeks Organizer

    Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association (Banana Kelly) is seeking a dynamic and energetic self-starter to work full-time in supporting the East Harlem-El Barrio Community Land Trust to grow deeper roots in East Harlem and the surrounding community, and strengthen their base and infrastructure. The East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust (EHEBCLT) works to develop…

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