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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.

  • THE SOLIDARITY CENTER SEEKS A POLICY DIRECTOR

    Anticipated Start Date:  November 1, 2021 Location: Washington, DC Summary of Position As a member of Solidarity Center’s management team, the Policy Director plays an institutional management role with direct responsibility for the organization’s government and congressional relations. As the person responsible for advancing Solidarity Center’s education and outreach efforts with Congress and the federal…

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  • VOCAL NEW YORK SEEKS A DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

    Organizational Background VOCAL-NY is a grassroots membership organization working to create healthy and just communities by building power among people affected by HIV, drug use, mass incarceration, and homelessness. We do this through community organizing, leadership development, participatory research, policy advocacy and direct action with the belief that true social change must come from the…

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  • VOCAL NEW YORK SEEKS A HOUSING CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR

    Organization Overview: VOCAL-NY is a grassroots membership organization working to create healthy and just communities by building power among people affected by HIV, drug use, mass incarceration, and homelessness. We do this through community organizing, leadership development, participatory research, policy advocacy and direct action with the belief that true social change must come from the…

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  • WE RISE IS SEEKING A PART-TIME PROGRAM MANAGER

    The 200,000 domestic workers in NYC, 80% immigrant and 90% women of color, have been devastated by the pandemic. Domestic work is rooted in a legacy of slavery and punitive immigration policies in the US – while the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights was passed in 2010, workers still lack basic protections and rights to…

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