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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.

  • Housing Conservation Coordinators, Inc. Seeks Community Organizer (NYC)

    Full Time/Program – Reports to Director of Organizing Salary: Details: Salary commensurate with experience; starting salary for two years of direct experience is $44,149; benefits include medical and dental coverage among others. Application Deadline: 01/17/2018 Address: 777 10th Avenue, New York NY, 10019, United States 1)     Works independently and/or with other staff as appropriate to organize around community issues based

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  • Urban Studies Capstone Presentations (12/12)

    Tues, Dec. 12th, @ 6:15pm Murphy Institute 25 W. 43rd St., 18A, New York, NY Please join us for our Urban Studies Capstone Presentations this Tuesday! URB 699.02 Capstone with Prof. Elizabeth Eisenberg The Sub-Saharan African Social Support Lacuna: Findings and Future Considerations, Immanuel Boateng Why Are Candidates Failing to Complete Processing at The Human Resources

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  • New Labor Forum Highlights: Dec 11th, 2017

    The New Labor Forum has a bi-weekly newsletter on current topics in labor, curated by the some of the most insightful scholars and activists in the labor world today. Check out some highlights from the latest edition below. As the Supreme Court appears poised to rule this spring against public sector unions in the  Janus v. AFSCME case, public sector workers

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  • The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) Seeks Crown Heights Tenant Union Organizer

    The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) is seeking a Housing and Community Organizer to support the activities of the Crown Heights Tenant Union (CHTU). A grassroots coalition of tenant associations in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, CHTU is coordinated by UHAB and led by its members.   Organization UHAB empowers low- to moderate-income residents to take control

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