Friends, we have exciting news to announce. We have an opportunity to purchase a new space in our building on E 4th Street. Generous major donations will help us reach two thirds of our fundraising goal. Now we’re asking you, our community and supporters, for help covering the rest. Read more and donate to create … Continue reading We’re Fundraising to Buy a New Community Space!
Report: Unfinished Business at the Department of Buildings
The Stand for Tenant Safety Coalition (STS) (of which CSC is a member) is excited to release our latest report on the issue of construction-as-harassment, titled Unfinished Business at the Department of Buildings. Through participatory action research over the course of two years (2019 & 2020), STS shares its findings and lays out recommendations to better protect tenants … Continue reading Report: Unfinished Business at the Department of Buildings
2021 Year-End Membership Meeting
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Come Celebrate the Life of Harriet Putterman, Sun. 10/3
Livestream of all events on Youtube here 3:00 pm: Meet us at the northeast corner of Houston Street and 2nd Avenue for a Housing Justice walk to 3 Sites to hear community leaders speak about how she changed the lives of tenants and formerly homeless people. Join us in the tribute walk with the marching … Continue reading Come Celebrate the Life of Harriet Putterman, Sun. 10/3
SOLD OUT: August 19: Riverboat Cruise Gala
Cooper Square Committee’s Riverboat Cruise Fundraising Gala on Thursday, August 19th is Sold Out! Thank you to our 160 ticket purchasers! If anyone else wants to buy a ticket, email gala@coopersquare.org and we will put you on a waiting list. If anyone informs us they need to cancel over the coming days, we will contact you and offer … Continue reading SOLD OUT: August 19: Riverboat Cruise Gala
Coffee & Commercial Lease Assistance
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Dec 4th, 7PM: Virtual Gala & Exclusive Zoom Afterparty
Register and Attend at https://coopersquare.org/2020gala If you need help registering or attending, click here to see our guide. Stay for the exclusive Zoom afterparty! A link will appear for everyone who is in attendance at the end of the program. For best functionality, make sure you are using the latest version of Zoom on your … Continue reading Dec 4th, 7PM: Virtual Gala & Exclusive Zoom Afterparty
Finding a Lawyer (free or paid)
Unfortunately, advocacy and organizing is not always enough to stop your landlord from taking you to court. In that case, you will often benefit from a lawyer's representation in court. See the below links: Our list of free legal aid organizations for low-income New Yorkers is here. You can only go to them if you … Continue reading Finding a Lawyer (free or paid)