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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.

  • West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. Seeks Policy Advocacy Coordinator (NYC)

    West Harlem Environmental Action Inc. (WE ACT) is a Northern Manhattan community-based, membership organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. We use community organizing, community-based participatory research and evidence

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  • Goddard Riverside Community Center Seeks Tenant Organizer (NYC)

    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 bad actors

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  • American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Seeks Public Policy Director

    The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks a creative and dynamic team player with both campaign and lobbying experience to fill the position of a full-time Public Policy Director. The Public Policy Director shapes and advances the ACLU’s policy agenda with federal, state, and local lawmakers and other agents of power. Founded

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  • The New York Immigration Coalition Seeks Director, Immigration Advocacy

    About the Organization The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members,

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