Community News
Here’s What Happens as the Era of Mass Incarceration Winds Down
Organizing Gets the Goods: Flatbush Tenants Force Repairs After Decades of Neglect
Retired City Workers Hold Largest Medicare Advantage Protest to Date
NYPD Adds ‘Spot,’ the Robot Dog, to Force — and More Tech
Local Organizations
RPEA
The Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) is a powerful advocate for current and future public service retirees. Founded in 1969 RPEA represents the interests of nearly 500000 retirees and their spouses and beneficiaries from New York state and loca
The New York Civil Liberties Union
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) fights for civil liberties and civil rights through a multi-layered program of litigation, advocacy, public education, and community organizing to create a more open, just, and equitable society.
The Correctional Association of New York
The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) fights tirelessly for a more humane and effective criminal justice system, but they can't do it alone. Whether you've been incarcerated, know someone who has, or if you would simply like to help, CANY needs your support.
The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Coalition) is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to eradicate domestic violence and to ensure the provision of effective and appropriate services to victims of domestic violence through community outreach, education, training, technical assistance and policy development.
Make the Road NY
Helping empower immigrant communities. Looking for outreach volunteers, classroom assistants and more to spread the word about Make the Road NY's adult education program. Outreach volunteers help plan and conduct outreach to organizations in the community that are working to strengthen marginalized communities with education.
New York Communities for Change
NYCC resists fascist and racist policies that affect our most vulnerable communities. NYCC leads know your rights trainings and a rapid response program to protect our communities against deportations, police brutality and evictions.
Day One NY
Day One partners with youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence through community education, supportive services, legal advocacy and leadership development.
We Are New York Values
Offering volunteer opportunities with multiple organizations standing for racial and social justice, from teaching coding to Black youth to offering administrative support and more.
Urban Justice Center - NYC
We advocate for a just, fair, and decent society, and mentor the next generation of social justice leaders.
Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area.
We Act for Environmental Justice
WE ACT’s mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices.
Recent Events
NYDIS and The Salvation Army collaborate to offer free, one-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for community & faith leaders. All training materials and a light breakfast are included. Participants may bring a brown bag lunch or eat out nearby during the lunch break. All participants who complete the training and short test receive a certificate that is valid for three years.
Earth Celebrations - Art & Climate Solutions Workshops • March 23 • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
Learn about local urban climate solutions, from green infrastructure to mitigate climate impacts to natural carbon reduction solutions. Research, explore and creatively interpret these sustainability initiatives through visual art, performance, music, dance and poetry. Learn #sustainable processes - #mycelium sculpture, #kombuchaleather, #bioremediation art, #ecoprinting, #naturaldyes, #papermache, #clay, #bamboo, #livingsculpture #recycledmaterials

Upcoming Events
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
