Well known tenant rights organization seeks an experienced Housing Organizer to create tenant associations to fight harassment and displacement on the Lower East Side, and to staff a multi-building tenant coalition. Read More
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Legislators, Tenant Advocates to Call for End of Construction as Harassment and Reform of Department of Buildings
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For Planning Purposes: September 30, 2015
Contact: Morgan Rubin, morgan.rubin@berlinrosen.com, 646-517-1813
Legislators, Tenant Advocates to Call for End of Construction as Harassment and Reform of Department of Buildings
Results of Tenant Survey Show How Construction is Used as a Tactic in Harassing and Displacing Tenants and the Shortcomings in DOB Enforcement of this Negligent, Dangerous Construction
WHAT: New information will be released that highlights that tenants, especially New York City’s rent-stabilized tenants, are being harassed through the use of negligent construction and that the Department of Buildings falls short on protecting tenants, letting bad actors continue this dangerous behavior. The release of the survey results from Stand for Tenant Safety Coalition will reveal the urgent need for reforming DOB to better protect tenants and the New York City affordable housing stock.
WHO: Council Members Margaret Chin, Antonio Reynoso, Rafael Espinal, Daniel Garodnick, Corey Johnson, Ben Kallos, Steve Levin, Mark Levine, Carlos Menchaca, Rosie Mendez, and Helen Rosenthal. Tenants who have suffered from construction as harassment, Members of Stand for Tenant Safety (STS), supporters, and community members.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 @ 11:00 AM
WHERE:Steps of City Hall
About Stand for Tenant Safety
Stand for Tenant Safety (STS) is a citywide coalition of community organizations who are fighting to protect the lives and homes of New York City tenants where landlords are using construction as harassment. Through this community driven effort, we demand the systemic reform of the Department of Buildings.
http://www.standfortenantsafety.com/
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Fundraising Committee – today! 12/15 @ 3pm
Cooper Square is looking for new members for our Committees. Committees work on various things, such as keeping up to date with city- and state-wide housing campaigns, getting new members, raising money, and making the neighborhood accessible to those with disabilities.
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The Cooper Square Committee is seeking new Steering Committee members to help advance our organization’s affordable housing preservation mission. We welcome community residents of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, and professional experiences. Low-income people are especially encouraged to apply since they bring a valuable perspective and can be very effective advocates for the population we aim to serve.
Board Application
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Please fill it out and e-mail it to Steve Herrick.
Criteria for Joining the Board
1) What is the process for becoming a Steering Committee Member?
A) Meet the By Laws requirements re: membership in good standing (Must be a member for at least one year, and be up to date in your dues).
B) Fill out a board application form: ask our staff for one or fill this out and return it to us via mail, e-mail, or in person.
C) Meet with our Nominating Committee: Once we get your application, our Nominating Committee will meet with you to find out more about your interest in being on our Steering Committee, and explain the election process.
2) What is expected of me if I become a Steering Committee member?
A) Steering Committee Members should be willing to serve for two years, and help govern the organization, assist in planning our short-term and long-term goals and activities, set policy, and help to raise money during their tenure on the board. Since many of our Steering Committee members are activists with low or modest incomes, we recognize that you may not be able to contribute financially to the organization. But there are many ways you can help advance our agenda and attract resources, such as soliciting donations from personal and professional contacts, obtaining in-kind contributions of goods or services for the organization, obtaining items to be sold at raffles or auctions, or obtaining advertisers for our program journal. These are just some examples of how our Steering Committee members have helped the organization raise money.
B) Donating some of your time. Our Steering Committee meets once a month, and members are expected to attend meetings unless they have a scheduling conflict. Steering Committee members are encouraged to also be involved in a committee such as Fundraising (helping with our 3rd Avenue Festival and annual gala), Publicity (involved in updating our website or brochure, flyering buildings, tabling at events, or other activities to publicize our mission and programs in the community), Housing (planning our legislative and housing policy agenda, testifying at hearings, getting petitions or letters signed), or other ad hoc committees.
No board member is expected to do all of these things, but any candidate should be willing to commit some time during the year to do one or more of these tasks based on their interests.
If you have any questions, e-mail Steve Herrick.
Volunteer!
The Cooper Square Committee is seeking volunteers to help advance our *mission*. We welcome community residents of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, and professional experiences. Low income people are especially encouraged to apply since they bring a valuable perspective and can be very effective advocates for the population we aim to serve.
Current Employer:
Job Title
Professional Memberships:
Other Organizations you volunteer(ed) for:
Tell Us About Your Areas of Interest (Check all that apply)
Tenants Rightso Housing Legislation and Regulations o
Social Work/Social Serviceso Developing Affordable Housing o
Leadership Developmento Fundraising (Events and Donor Appeals) o
Special Eventso Organizing Workshops o
Othero Board and Staff Development o
Tell us What Skills You Believe You Can Offer (Check all that apply)
Legislative or Policy Analysiso Fundraising (Grant writing, event planning) o
Bookkeeping or Accountingo Board Governance (Policy making) o
Website Design or Content Managemento Graphic Design o
Community Organizingo Spanish or Chinese Translation o
Marketingo Writing or Editing o
Human Resourceso Mentoring/Tutoring o
Legal training or expertiseo Real Estate Finance o
Architecture/Interior Designo Social Services/Social Work o
Other: (Please elaborate):