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Celebrate Black History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Join us on the Audre Lorde Walk at Silver Lake Park as we honor the famous poet and draw inspiration from our surroundings as we practice creating our own poetry. Located in Silver Lake Park, Staten Island. Click here for more information.
On Monday, February 24th at 7 p.m. the National Council of Jewish Women New York will partner with the Abortion Positivity Project to offer a virtual Embracing Abortion Positivity training with their co-founder and CEO, Sophie Nir.This training teaches a framework of understanding and discussing abortion without stigma or shame. We will learn about the climate of American abortion following the Dobbs decision, how to confront abortion stigma everywhere we see it, and how to align the words we choose with our goal of creating a future where abortion is safe, legal, affordable, stigma-free and accessible for all.
We’ve never backed down from a fight, and we won’t start now. You marched, you voted – and now we must ensure we’re ready for what is next. New York MUST take action to make reproductive health access a reality for us all.Join Planned Parenthood and hundreds of advocates from across New York on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 for the Day of Action! This is our opportunity to roll up our sleeves, meet directly with lawmakers, and demand accountability and action to support reproductive health and freedom.The truth is, there is significant work to be done and a major need for resources to help our communities access critical health care, including abortion, contraception, and more. We know our human rights and freedoms are under attack, and the time to invest is NOW.Show your power and make an impact by joining us in Albany for this important event. The day includes direct meetings with legislative offices, boxed lunch, transportation* (*depending on location for availability) and training in advance for advocates to prepare for their day.Register to attend this event here.
Voting was important to me as the next step in my civic journey. At last, my voice was being heard. I feel like I am paving the way for my fellow immigrants.
Spread Love NYC is a nine-month long campaign, by NYC Service, to connect New Yorkers with opportunities to make a difference in their communities through short and long-term service projects with local nonprofits.
