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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.

  • Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Seeks Director of Tenant Organizing and Counseling (NYC)

    Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is a not-for-profit community development organization serving 8,000 residents a year through a comprehensive array of housing preservation, economic development, community organizing and youth and family support services programs and projects. With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is to build a

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  • Democracy Collaborative Seeks Community Development Assistant (Washington, DC)

    The Democracy Collaborative (http://democracycollaborative.org/ and http://community-wealth.org/), a national research institute dedicated to the development of innovative strategies for the democratization of wealth, seeks a skilled development assistant to support our community development programs. Application Deadline: February 12th, 2016. Salary: $38,000 to $45,000, depending on work experience and academic qualifications. Job includes a generous benefits package including

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  • Calling All Applicants: 2016 Diversity Scholarship

    To be eligible for the scholarship, you must apply and be accepted into the MA in Labor Studies program. MA in Labor Studies Deadline:  March 15 Please contact Laurie.Kellogg@cuny.edu  212-642-2055 for more information Open House dates: Feb. 25, March 1, March 9 Are You Ready to Make a Difference? The Murphy Institute for Worker Education

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  • DAWI’s Worker Cooperative Development Fundamentals Training

    The need for skilled worker cooperative developers is increasing throughout the United States. The Democracy at Work Institute’s Development Fundamentals training lays a foundation for you to meet that need. Alongside a small group from around the country trainees will do independent learning, join facilitated group conversations, and get practice in real technical assistance placements with cooperative organizations.

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