Community Service Society of New York

Congress has an opportunity to lift millions of children out of poverty. Expanding the #ChildTaxCredit would be a gamechanger, and here's why anyone who stands with low-income families should support it: http://cssny.org/childtaxcredit

After we have served our time, what other debt do we owe? New Yorkers deserve a fair justice system where everyone gets a true 2nd chance. #CleanSlateNY will get us there. https://www.bkreader.com//we-have-served-our-time-what-ot/

Come learn about a new bill that would automatically expunge old convictions for eligible New Yorkers! #CleanSlateNY

It’s going to be a game-changer for the Bronx, New York City and the country, says CSS VP for Policy, Research + Advocacy Emerita Torres.

"New York must create a permanent solution to harmful medical debt collection procedures." Show your support for the Patient Medical Debt Protection Act at http://cssny.org/endmedicaldebt. https://www.timesunion.com//Letter-medical-debt-collection #endmedicaldebt

End medical debt. https://www.nysfocus.com/2020/10/29/medical-debt/

Congrats to #EDCAP director Carolina Rodriguez for receiving the NYS Senate District 6 Woman of Distinction award from Senator Kevin Thomas for her work tackling issues of student loan debt in Nassau County! Read more about Carolina's work in her community: https://bit.ly/3oxFuHG

Calling all faith leaders! Learn more about #CleanSlateNY and how you can get involved in the fight for an automatic expungement law. Register for our Interfaith Expungement Roundtable this Thursday 10/29: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUlcO2rqDIrG9HFCH2anohDxv8Djjt6u

Sam Stein brought his A-game in this Jewish Currents piece. Post-pandemic progress is not just about improving housing conditions, but also making sure those who suffered through substandard conditions are the ones who reap the benefits. https://jewishcurrents.org/on-preventing-pandemic-displace/

A discussion with Community Church of New York senior pastor Rev. Peggy Clarke and other faith leaders. Part of the 2020 Full Participation Is A Human Right Conference and Arts Festival.

This panel focuses on defining an agenda to rebuild public and community resources. David Jones, CSS President + CEO Jennifer Jones Austin, FPWA Executive Director + CEO Maya Wiley, New School Digital Equity Lab... Moderated by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (John Jay College of Criminal Justice) as part of the 2020 Full Participation Is A Human Right Conference and Arts Festival.

Exploring the history of displacement of Black, brown, and poor communities in New York City and the fight to build sustainable, self-determined institutions and structures that meet the needs of the people who live there. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, The New School Peggy Shepard, WE ACT For Environmental Justice J. Phillip Thompson, NYC Deputy Mayor of Strategic Policy Initiatives... Yolande Richardson, NYS Foreclosure Defense Bar Moderated by WBAI radio host Johanna Fernandez as part of the 2020 Full Participation Is A Human Right Conference and Arts Festival.

Examining how the punishment system damages persons, families, and communities and offering a vision for the future by divesting from violence and reinvesting in Black and brown communities. Shawanna Vaughn, Silent Cry Jose Saldana, Release Aging People in Prison Malaika Jabali, Writer, Attorney + Activist... Moderated by Clinton Lacey (Washington D.C. Youth Rehabilitation Services) as part of the 2020 Full Participation Is A Human Right Conference and Arts Festival.

Examining the inadequate state of healthcare and making the case for why healthcare is a human right with: Elisabeth Benjamin, CSS VP of Health Initiatives Gustavo Rivera, New York State Senator Carlina Rivera, New York City Councilmember... Theo Oshiro, Make The Road New York Moderated by Spectrum News Capitol Tonight host Susan Arbetter as part of the 2020 Full Participation Is A Human Right Conference and Arts Festival.

Exploring the precarious conditions workers are confronting across the economy, their emerging demands, and long-term solutions. Richard Wolff, Democracy at Work Kali Akuno, Cooperation Jackson J.P. Patafio, TWU Local 100... Adrienne Williams, Labor Organizer Moderated by Kate Doyle Griffiths (CUNY Department of Anthropology) as part of the 2020 Full Participation Is A Human Right Conference and Arts Festival.