If you are worried about dropping out of school because of public assistance requirements, we can help! Attend a WRI Know Your Rights Training workshop. Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 College matters more … Continue reading
Congratulations to cohort 20 graduates, and all alumni who joined our festive 20th anniversary gala and leadership awards ceremony. A special thank you to the Senior Vice Chancellor of CUNY, Jay Hershenson, for his words of inspiration to our students. … Continue reading
May has certainly been an exciting time for Welfare Rights Initiative! Hunter College students from the 20th cohort of our Community Leadership Program are busy finishing up their advocacy activities and academic work as we approach graduation. Last week, our … Continue reading
Welfare Rights Initiative (WRI) brought together staff, students, and alumni for 3 days, November 14-16, for a planning retreat. This weekend of community building and strategizing enabled WRI members to reconnect to their organizational vision and each other. Retreat attendees … Continue reading
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WRI will be sharing policy recommendations to help advance the economic status of women, and their families. Tune in at 2pm on Tuesday, November 12th to learn how you can be a part of our education movement. A new administration … Continue reading
On Monday the November 4th, WRI had an awe-inspiring Creative Expression Potluck. It was a wonderful night of poetry, song, and other forms of creative expressions at Hunter College. Our alumni base is the heart and soul of the energy … Continue reading
The New York City Council – Video. Dear Friends, We hope you are enjoying a good fall and we write to share some policy news. WRI testified Wednesday September 25, 2013 before the NYC Council Committee for Community Development. The … Continue reading
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Dear Friends, The NYS legislative session ended without passing bill S1419. The bill is essential to maximize access to higher education and vocational training programs under federal rules for families and individuals receiving welfare in NYS. The law will help … Continue reading
