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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.

  • Hunts Point Alliance for Children Seeks Middle School Program Manager

    The Hunts Point Alliance for Children (HPAC) is a non-profit organization transforming the lives of children and families in the Hunts Point Peninsula neighborhood located in the South Bronx. Founded in 2006 in response to the low educational outcomes of Hunts Point students, HPAC assumed the bold mission of expanding the hopes and potential of…

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  • Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Seeks Lead Organizer – New York

    ABOUT ROC-UNITED Founded initially after September 11th, 2001, the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United) has grown into a national organization with more than 30,000 restaurant worker members in New York, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Massachusetts, Chicago, Michigan, New Orleans, Pennsylvania, Seattle, and Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve wages and working conditions for the nation’s restaurant…

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  • Hunts Point Alliance for Children Seeks Hunts Point College Advisor (Bronx, NY)

    Location: 1231 Lafayette Ave, SB; Bronx, NY 10474 Commitment: Full-time, exempt. Flexible hours, requires evening hours 2-3x/week. Start Date: Sept 2018 Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 plus benefits and generous vacation About the Hunts Point Alliance for Children The Hunts Point Alliance for Children (HPAC) is a collaborative of the schools and community-based organizations operating in the Hunts…

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  • New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) Seeks Organizer

    Building Political Momentum in New York’s Colleges   The New York Public Interest Research Group, or NYPIRG, seeks qualified candidates for project coordinator positions throughout New York. Project coordinators gain valuable, hands-on, leadership and organizing skills, are part of a rewarding and exciting work environment, while training the next generation of student activists.   Description:…

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