ACTION # 3 What: WRI’s Professional Mixer When: Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 7:30-8:30PM Where: Hunter College, Faculty Lounge (803 West Building) Why: In these challenging times, we feel it will be helpful for students and alumni to look inward, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Hunter Professor of Sociology Jan Poppendieck
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“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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
