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Stories

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.

  • Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock Seeks Program Officer

    The Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock is the grantmaking program of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, New York.  The purpose of the program is to support a broad range of denominational and non-denominational activities throughout the United States that reflect the values and philosophy of Unitarian Universalism.  Non-denominational organizations…

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  • Sustainable South Bronx Seeks Green New York Program Coordinator – Part Time: 24 Hours/week

    Background: HOPE has a 30 year track record of successfully transforming lives by empowering New Yorkers living in poverty to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment and advancement. HOPE is an outcomes-focused organization. Our student-centered approach, employer-driven training, wide range of support services, and commitment to lifelong support yield strong results, notably a job placement rate…

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  • Spend This Spring in the NYC Labor Movement!

    “It let me know that there are ways to have a career in social activism…I can say that this is the most I ever learned in one semester of my life.”   – student participant New York Union Semester pairs students with union internships and Labor Studies classes. Dig deep into a movement for worker’s rights and…

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  • What’s YOUR Story?

      By Carey Garrison This Friday, October 23, the Central Labor Council’s Young Workers will be hosting a fun yet educational event that promotes storytelling as a powerful way of accomplishing change.  The event invites young workers (18-35) to come out Friday between 5pm to enjoy refreshments and socializing, followed by a well-developed educational portion…

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