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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.

  • Peoples Climate Movement Seeks Field Organizer (NYC)

    Short-Term National Field Organizer The Peoples Climate Movement is seeking an experienced campaigner/organizer who is ready to hit the ground running to help lead a 3 month campaign development process in the field with partners and organizations around the country.  The ideal candidate will be someone with strong organizing, event planning, facilitation and public speaking…

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  • Violence Intervention Program, Inc Seeks Counselor Advocate – Manhattan/Queens Non-Residential Program

    The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) partners with Latinx communities to end gender-based violence. Created as a grassroots response to intimate partner violence and sexual assault, VIP has always centered survivors in its leadership and has worked to create a community of staff that reflects the rich national, ethnic and racial diversity of the communities it serves.…

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  • Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice Seeks Community Organizer (Brooklyn, NY)

    Responsibilities of the Community Organizer include, but are not limited to Building a strong member base of directly impacted people and their loved ones Developing members into leaders that will play prominent roles in campaign planning Developing leaders into spokespeople for speaking engagements and media interviews Planning, organizing, and facilitating regular member meetings Mobilizing members,…

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  • National Organization for Women – New York City & Women’s Justice NOW Seeks Director of Advocacy

    The National Organization for Women – New York City (NOW-NYC) and Women’s Justice NOW (our charitable partner organization) (WJN) seeks a strategic thinker and outstanding communicator to lead our team of grassroots activists, interns and staff to achieve legislative, policy and cultural change to advance women’s rights. The Director of Advocacy will be responsible for…

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