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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.

  • Work for Progress Seeks New Voters Project Campus Organizer

    The elections next fall are rapidly approaching and the people elected will make decisions about issues we care about – like jobs, the economy, college affordability and the environment. We are working to make sure that students turn out to the polls in a big way on Election Day, so we can raise our voice…

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  • Center for Community Alternatives, New York Seeks Community Organizer Criminal & Juvenile Justice

    Community Organizer: Responsible for coordinating advocacy campaigns related to criminal and juvenile justice and school-to-prison pipeline issues. Coordinate a national campaign to eliminate the use of high school disciplinary records in the college admissions process by conducting outreach to grassroots organizations addressing school discipline issues and providing ongoing support and opportunities to such groups. Organize…

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  • The Child Center of NY Seeks Youth Outreach Organizer

    The youth organizer/outreach coordinator will be responsible for identifying participants to take part in The Vision for Tele-visiting services, conduct youth focus groups, outreach within local schools, community organizations, individuals, families and other systems. The youth organizer/outreach coordinator will work closely with the director to oversee tele-visiting visits between parent and child, identifying prisons where…

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  • Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Seeks Voting Rights Organizer

    The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, advocacy and community education. AALDEF has a 12-person staff and is supported by foundations, corporations, individual contributions, and special events. For more information about AALDEF and its voting…

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