17 Actions Campaign

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

ACTION #2

 

What: 18th Annual Domestic Violence Remembrance Vigil

When: Friday, October 14th, starting at 6:30pm.

Where: 7th avenue, between 1st and 2nd st, outside of P.S. 321    (New York, New York)

Why: “Remember those lost; honor those who survive”

 

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WRI’s 17th YEAR OF ORGANIZING!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

In celebration of Welfare Rights Initiative’s 17th year of organizing, we are beginning an exciting new project:

WRI will be holding 17 social justice actions until our big end of the year leadership event!

 

ACTION #1


What- Taking part in a march in solidarity with the protesters from Occupy Wall Street.

When- 5th of October, 4:30 PM

Where- Foley Square (101 Worth Street)

Why- Speak out against corporate greed and the declining quality of CUNY!

Come and join us and make a real difference now!

This year is WRI’s 17th year of organizing for open access to education and working for policy changes that reflect our shared values of dignity, democracy and self-determination.

Future events will be posted on WRI’s web page.

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Come Join Us at WRI’s OPEN HOUSE WEEK!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

WHEN? Tuesday, September 13 – Thursday, September 15, 1PM-3PM

WHERE? Hunter College, Thomas Hunter Building, Room 207

WHY?

  • To learn how WRI works to secure access to education for all students, including students receiving public assistance.
  • To learn how you can become a more effective student leader.
  • To learn how students changed NYS law to allow work study and internship to count as approved work for students receiving public assistance.
  • To meet new friends and enrich your Hunter College experience.
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Can you find yourself in this 2006 retreat picture?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

If not, make sure you reserve Friday, September 16 – Sunday, September 18 for our Alumni Leadership Retreat in Bedford, NY!

Did you miss the 2006, 10th anniversary retreat? Well, this is your opportunity to be a part of something amazing– WRI’s 17th Year Retreat!

Our generous donor, Abby Disney, has agreed to allow WRI to use her Bedford, New York family house again for our retreat. We would be honored to have you join us.

We have the date, space, and funding confirmed. We need a “head count” to make sure we have a realistic budget for out retreat so please contact WRI to let us know that we can count you IN!

Summary of Confirmed Retreat Logistics:
1. Departure Date:  Friday, September 16th (after work around 7pm)
2. Return to NYC Date:  Sunday, September 18th (around 12noon after breakfast and a refreshing swim)
3. Location:  Bedford, New York (upstate)
4. WRI will cover ALL RETREAT EXPENSES

Your Next Steps:
1. Check your calendar to see if the dates work
2. Secure your baby sitter/child care provider for the weekend
3. Respond to this email to confirm that you can join us
4. Help us spread the word–are you in close contact with a fellow alumnus from your cohort year?  Please make sure he or she knows about the retreat.

We are thrilled to have this retreat opportunity and look forward to hearing from you all this week. Contact Dillonna Lewis at dillonna@wri-ny.org or (212) 650-3569 to RSVP!

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One of WRI’s founders- Janet Poppendieck- selected as an inaugural recipient of the James Beard Leadership Award.

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

Hunter Professor of Sociology Jan Poppendieck

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Hurricane Irene Food Stamp Replacement

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

Click here for more information and forms to download.

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WRI Cohort 16 Alumnae featured in City Limits

Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

“More Americans are poor than ever before, and the national poverty rate is at its highest level since 1994. Meanwhile, one in five New Yorkers lives in poverty. But poverty is absent from our civic discourse. Everyone is tired of talking about poverty, it seems, except poor people. Perhaps that’s because the rhetoric around the topic has rarely resembled reality. The latest issue of City Limits explores that lives of four low-income New Yorkers, including Sharon Jones.” – Neil deMause

Read the entire article by Neil deMause here.

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WRI Cohort 15 Alum Hirah Mir Testifies At NYC Council Hearing

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, WRI cohort 15 alum Hirah Mir testified in front of the NYC Council General Welfare Committee on access to education and training for NYC youth.

“Since the moment I turned 18, the HRA-call in process has placed so many obstacles in my way to prevent me from going to college. Pursuing a college degree is the only way I can improve my financial situation and it is the only way I can accomplish my goals. Expanding access to benefits for young adults is an excellent idea; however they will still have to choose between their benefits and higher education, as I did.”

City Council Testimony- June 22, 2011 General Welfare Committee Hearing

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May 4th Speak Out and Call to Action

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

WELFARE RIGHTS

INITIATIVE


Speak Out


FOR ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR ALL

WEDNESDAY May 4th 10 am -3 pm

HUNTER COLLEGE 3RD FLOOR WEST

(NEAR THE CAFETERIA)

 

JOIN WRI STUDENT LEADERS AT THE MAY 4TH

SPEAK OUT…

  • LEARN ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
  • MEET COHORT 16 STUDENTS AS THEY SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES
  • WATCH A ROLE PLAY
  • FIND OUT ABOUT OUR  7-CREDIT PROGRAM FOR FALL 2011-SPRING 2012
  • PLAY OUR “WHEEL OF ACCESS” GAME & WIN FUN PRIZES

ENTER TO WIN GRAND DRAWING TO WIN MORE PRIZES

 

CALL TO ACTION


Sign on to support S2323 by sending letters to NYS Social Services Chairmen Pat Gallivan!

Call to Action Letter- S2323

More Information On How to TAKE ACTION

 

WHO REPRESENTS YOU?

Ask your NYS Senator to support S2323

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WRI’s 16th Anniversary Leadership Awards

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

Welfare Rights Initiative (WRI) is celebrating 16 years of leadership development, community-building, and participant-driven organizing for social change.  This year’s honorees are:

Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice-Chancellor of the City University of New York

Liz Krueger, New York State Senator, District 26

Cohort 16, Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Community Leadership Program


SAVE THE DATE

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