The Civic Matters Hub is here to support you along your civic journey. We are a resource for creating stronger communities, advocating for change, and most importantly, helping you make your voice heard through voting, community organizing, volunteering, rallying, and more.
Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone as they host The Women and Money Roundtable. This series is a virtual, monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources and learning activities to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women to learn, share their experiences, and ask questions. This program is in partnership with libraries throughout the Tri-State area. Register to attend the webinar here. For more information, click here. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Organized by the Office of the Public Advocate. This event will include an interactive presentation by King Downing, Esq., and is part of a series led by Sharonne Salaam of Justice 4 the Wrongfully Incarcerated. This event takes place at the JCC Gerard Carter Center in Staten Island. Light refreshments and resources provided. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.
Join the Advocacy Institute Thursday, January 16th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM for our Real State of the State 2025 webinar – an analysis of Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the legislative landscape and strengthen your advocacy efforts in the year ahead. In this training, participants should expect: An overview of Governor Hochul’s State of the State; An analysis of what advocates can expect from the Assembly & State Senate; Overview of budget timeline; Recommended next steps for advocacy. Advocacy Institute trainings are open to policy advocates, organizers, community members, volunteers, and others working toward a more just and equitable New York. Training is free for Advocacy Institute member organizations and $15 per person for non-members. The deadline to register for this training is Tuesday, January 21st. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a calendar invitation, which will be updated with the Zoom link prior to the training, and – if you’re a non-member – a payment link. Payments are due by Wednesday, January 22nd for non-members to receive the event log-in details. We are not able to provide refunds, but you are welcome to transfer your event registration to a colleague or apply the fee to a future training if you’re unable to make it or pay after the deadline. Please click here for more information and to RSVP.
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.
