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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.

  • Center for Family Life’s Cooperative Development Program (CDP) Seeks Communications & Cooperative Developer (Brooklyn, NY)

    We are growing the Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Join a dynamic team of people who share your passion for positive social change! CDP channels the power of cooperative business ownership & grassroots social group work to address systemic oppression and shift economic power to low-income immigrant workers. The Organization: The Center…

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

    The Community Organizer is a member of the Organizing team, building Katal’s base of members and leaders and developing the leadership of directly impacted people. Responsibilities of the Community Organizer include, but are not limited to: Organizing: Conducting weekly outreach and relational meetings with people in neighborhoods Identifying new Katal members to build a strong…

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  • The Goddard Riverside Law Project Seeks Tenant Organizer (NYC)

    Program Description: The Goddard Riverside Law Project provides free legal services and organizing support to low-income individuals, families, and groups of tenants in the west side of Manhattan. Our mission is to empower tenants and preserve affordable housing through advocacy, legal representation, relationship building, and grassroots education. We aim to protect tenants’ rights and hold…

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  • Asian American Federation Seeks Advocacy and Policy Manager (NYC)

    Asian American Federation (AAF) is a pan-Asian nonprofit leadership organization that represents and supports a network of nearly 70 Asian American community service organizations in New York City, which work in the fields of health & human services, education, economic development, civic participation, and social justice. AAF’s mission is to raise the influence and well-being…

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