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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.

  • JustLeadershipUSA Seeks NYC Community Organizer (Bronx)

    Description About JustLeadershipUSA JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) is dedicated to cutting the US correctional population in half by 2030. On the guiding principle that those closest to the problem are closest to the solution, JLUSA empowers people most affected by incarceration to drive policy reform. Open Position JLUSA seeks driven, inspired, and energetic Community Organizer. The Community

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  • Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (NAG) Seeks Environmental Justice Program Manager (Brooklyn, NY)

    Job Summary: The Environmental Justice Program Manager is a four day a week (min.), grant-funded position. S/he will work closely with the Executive Director and board members to organize and execute grassroots environmental justice initiatives designed to address legacy toxins, open space, and ongoing sources of pollution in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. The Environmental Justice Program

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  • The Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Seeks Avenue NYC Commercial Revitalization Program Manager

    Organization Description: The Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) is a non-profit, multi-faceted community-based organization that has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in the Southern Washington Heights area for fifty years. This mission encompasses advocacy, organizing and providing services related to decent affordable housing, education, health, youth services and neighborhood

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  • NYC EDC Seeks Development Analyst

    Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. Our Mission: To create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs. Are you passionate about public service and New York City? Do you want

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