Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 7:12 PM

An unprecedented record

Yuh-Line Niou has an unprecedented record of fighting the political power structure on behalf of working-class families. Her unwavering support in the State Assembly made strengthening the rent laws Dear Friend, Yuh-Line Niou has an unprecedented record of fighting the polit…

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  Pete Sikora · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 9:02 PM

We WON! NYC Set to Ban Gas Use in New Buildings

Dear Friend, New York City Council voted this afternoon to enact a gas ban on new construction. This is a MASSIVE victory and a major step away from fossil fuels. Read the NYTimes coverage here. In case you missed our message from last week, we have been organizing towards th…

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  Lucas Sanchez · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Help keep our Hempstead Community Garden alive this winter!

Dear Friend, Did you know? In the heart of Hempstead, New York—one of the lowest income communities on Long Island—we manage a 2,400 square foot community food garden that provides fresh produce for 200 food insecure families each year, while teaching local K-12 youth how to …

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  Pete Sikora · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 8:21 PM

We WON! NYC Set to Ban Gas Use in New Buildings

Dear Friend, Late last night, negotiations for legislation banning gas hookups in new buildings in New York City concluded. And we won. New York City will soon ban the use of gas in new construction. This huge win fights climate change, creates jobs, and cuts air pollution. Th…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:33 AM

It's not too late to take action to stand alongside all New Yorkers!

Dear Friend, In case you missed our message from the holiday weekend, read below to see what step you can take TONIGHT on Giving Tuesday to stand alongside all New Yorkers. It's never too late to take action for a better New York that works for all of us. On this holida…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Here’s what you can do this holiday to fight alongside all New Yorkers!

Dear Friend, On this holiday weekend, thousands and thousands of New Yorkers who applied for relief funding from New York State await their pending requests. Due to the significant demand from working class New Yorkers, the State has stopped accepting new applications. Gov…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Here’s how we spent your donations in 2021

Friend, We could not have gone through this year without your support. From everyone on our team and in our communities, we thank you sincerely for standing with us. Happy holidays from ours to yours! Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email addres…

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  Lucas Sánchez, NYCC · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Communities Not Cages

Will you join me on Nov. 17th at 12pm for statewide rallies to launch Communities Not Cages, a new campaign to end mass incarceration and overhaul New York’s racist and draconian sentencing laws? Dear Friend, Will you join me on Nov. 17th at 12pm for statewide rallies to lau…

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  Lucas Sánchez, NYCC · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Vote Yes on 1, 3 & 4

This fall, New Yorkers can VOTE YES on three statewide ballot propositions for a stronger democracy while dramatically increasing our freedom to vote. Every New Yorker should have a say: Dear Friend, This fall, New Yorkers can VOTE YES on three statewide ballot propositions f…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 11:50 AM

Check us out at MoMA PS1! On view through January 2022

Dear Friend, From October 22, 2021 through January 3, 2022, we will be part of the Homeroom installation at Museum of Modern Arts PS1—curated by Nuevayorkinos, featuring our friends at Fund Excluded Workers coalition. Homeroom centers on the hunger strikers, organizers, and de…

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  Lucas Sanchez, NYCC · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Response Requested: WFP 2022 Vision

With the 2022 gubernatorial and state elections and legislative session coming up, New York Communities of Change is partnering with the New York Working Families Party to launch a Vision 2022​ survey to hear from New Yorkers across the state. Friend— With the 2022 gubernator…

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  Jonathan Westin, NYCC · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Today is the deadline. Please Chip In!

I just wanted to let you know about a crucial election coming up. My friend and progressive champion Jumaane Williams is running for reelection as New York City Public Advocate, and he needs our help. Dear Friend, I just wanted to let you know about a crucial election coming u…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 11:20 AM

See you TONIGHT!

Dear Friend, We've sold out the house for tonight! To all those who have donated towards our gala, we thank you. Because of your support, we are able to provide everything including transportation to the gala for our chapters throughout New York—from the Bronx to Sunset Park …

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

September 18, 2021 at 12:21 PM

See you this Thursday at our Rooftop & Block Party Gala!

THIS COMING WEEK Rooftop & Block Party Gala 2021! Thursday, September 23 6-9PM @ Honey's, 93 Scott Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11237 HONORING The Fund Excluded Workers coalition hunger strikers Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes State Senator Jabari Brisport Resource Generation NY…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 11:20 AM

We are running out of tickets!

RSVP to our Rooftop & Block Party Gala today! Dear Friend, Our rooftop & block party gala is two weeks from this Thursday, and our tickets are selling fast! Do not miss your chance to reserve a ticket to the event! RSVP here. Our member leaders and our organizers hel…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 11:50 AM

In case you missed it: 3 Weeks Until Our Rooftop & Block Party Gala!

Dear Friend, Tickets to this year's rooftop & block party gala are selling fast and you won't want to miss your chance to get yours! Reserve your ticket today to our gala on Thursday, September 23, exactly THREE weeks from tonight. There will be rooftop dancing, music, …

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  Lucas Sanchez · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Next Thursday: open bar party celebrating the eviction moratorium extension!

Dear Friend, When we organize, we win! Eviction moratorium in New York State has been extended to January 15, 2022, and an additional $30 million has been won for rent relief. We will be celebrating with Housing Justice for All coalition next Thursday, September 9th at Local …

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 11:50 AM

4 Weeks Until Our Rooftop & Block Party Gala!

Dear Friend, Tickets to this year's rooftop & block party gala are selling fast and you won't want to miss your chance to get yours! Reserve your ticket today to our gala on Thursday, September 23, exactly four weeks from tonight. There will be rooftop dancing, music, f…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 11:50 AM

In case you missed it: RSVP to our rooftop & block party gala!

Dear Friend, I'm making sure you saw our last message, where we shared the story of Sixta Leon, a leader of the Fund Excluded Workers campaign. Will be out of town? You can still support us by donating! Tickets this year are limited, so don't wait to reserve your ticket. W…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 12:21 PM

Meet Sixta Leon, a Fund Excluded Workers leader

Dear Friend, Our galas aren’t like other galas. It’s a block party, and not a sit-down dinner. And our honorees are not the rich and the powerful, but movement leaders who risk their lives for the fight for justice. RSVP here before our limited tickets run out! One of…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Don't forget to RSVP! Limited tickets only

Dear Friend, We're making sure you saw our message from the weekend. Our gala this year will have limited tickets due to the pandemic, so don't wait to reserve yours - or they will run out! RSVP Here Dear Friend, On September 23rd, we will be honoring a number of movement…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Governor Hochul: Extend the Eviction Moratorium

Dear Friend, Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned. In 14 days, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will take over as Governor. Andrew Cuomo has been the single biggest obstacle to protecting tenants who are still struggling to survive as the the pandemic rages on. We demand t…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Meet one of this year's honorees: Ana Ramirez

Dear Friend, On September 23rd, we will be honoring a number of movement leaders who helped win transformative victories for all New Yorkers this past year. RSVP Here! Limited tickets only. One of them is Ana Ramirez—lead hunger striker of the Fund Excluded Workers coalition …

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

August 1, 2021 at 4:03 PM

In case you missed it: Rooftop & block party -- get your tickets today!

Dear Friend, In case you missed it - our rooftop & block party tickets are now live! Can't attend? You can still support our grassroots organizing by donating as an "Out-of-town Supporter" here. We hope to see you there! Dear Friend, Reserve your ticket here now for o…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Rooftop & block party -- get your tickets today!

Dear Friend, Reserve your ticket here now for our rooftop & block party on Thursday, September 23 at Honey’s! To celebrate the billions we helped win for excluded workers and in rent relief, we will be honoring: The Fund Excluded Workers coalition hunger strikers - Ana…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

July 17, 2021 at 1:21 PM

Save the Date! Block Party Gala 9/23

Dear Friend, A celebration is long overdue. To honor the grassroots organizers that helped win billions for excluded workers and in rent relief—we are throwing a block party this fall! Save the date and join us at 5pm on Thursday, September 23 at Honey’s located on 93…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Good Trouble Vigil for Democracy

This Saturday, July 17th is the one-year anniversary of Congressman John Lewis' death. He spent his life fighting for civil and voting rights. Dear Friend, This Saturday, July 17th is the one-year anniversary of Congressman John Lewis' death. He spent his life fighting for ci…

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  Lucas Sanchez · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Your NYCC Voter Guide

Election Day is just around the corner. This election will decide who will lead the city as we begin to recover from COVID-19. We must elect candidates who will make sure our communities are not left behind. Dear Friend, Election Day is just around the corner. This election w…

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  Jonathan Westin, NYCC · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Schumer needs to hear from you

Together, we can fight back against this voter suppression. Join our massive virtual town hall with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Attorney General Letitia James, Congressman Mondaire Jones, and Congressman Jamaal Bowman Dear Friend, Right now, states across the countr…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Early Voting Starts Tomorrow-- Vote for Maya Wiley

Early voting starts tomorrow! So much is at stake with this election. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that last night our board voted to endorsed Maya Wiley for Mayor. Maya has spent her career standing up for our communities as a civil rights attorn Dear Friend, Early v…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Call Senator Schumer: Tell him you support the For The People Act

Today is a national day of action. And thousands of people from across New York are gearing up to call Sen. Schumer to ask him to make sure that the most important voting rights legislation of our time passes, and doesn’t get watered down. Friend, Today is a national day of a…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Don't miss your chance to grab our limited edition "Life Everywhere" print!

Friend, For our community members and organizers, every day is Earth Day. Our member leaders, who have helped win fossil fuel divestment in both New York City and State as well as landmark legislation to cut pollution from the city's number one source, fight every day to mak…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 4:01 PM

WE DID IT!

Yesterday New York State passed a budget with a historic investment in our communities! And none of it would have been possible without the tireless work of our organizers, coalitions, allies in the legislature, and especially our members! Dear Friend, Yesterday New York State…

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  Ana Ramirez · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 5:45 PM

I am on a hunger strike

Friend, My name is Ana Ramirez and I have been on a hunger strike for the past eight days with the Coalition for Excluded Workers1. It’s very hard to go a whole week without food but as excluded workers we’ve had a lot of practice with hunger this past year. Before the pa…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 4:49 PM

NYCC Endorses Scott Stringer for Mayor

Corporate-backed candidates are consolidating the lead in the Mayor’s race. Scott has a proven progressive track record and bold plans for building more deeply affordable housing, ending the homelessness crisis,​ Friend, Last week we announced our endorsement of Scott Stringe…

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  Lucas Sanchez · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Did you receive your stimulus check?

Friend, COVID-19 has not impacted all communities evenly. Low income and working class communities of color have faced more medical discrimination, death, and economic hardship than anyone else. Undocumented people have been completely excluded from relief. The new stimulus…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 7:55 PM

A culture that supported harassment, cruelty, and deception

Yesterday, we marched on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s office to demand he cancel rent and impeach Governor Cuomo. Since then, the State assembly authorized the Judicial Committee to begin an “impeachment investigation.” We need the assembly to begin an Friend, Yesterday, we…

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  Fani Luna · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Back Rent, No Stimulus, No Unemployment

I owe my landlord more than $15,000 that I will never be able to pay back. Unless Governor Cuomo cancels rent, my family will lose our home. Friend, I owe my landlord more than $15,000 that I will never be able to pay back. Unless Governor Cuomo cancels rent, my family will …

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Action Alert: Tell City Council we need a Public Bank!

Friend, Right now, billions of dollars in City money - our money - are on deposit with Wall Street banks. These are the same banks that have profited off the COVID-19 crisis and continue to harm our communities through persistent redlining and investments in destructive indus…

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  Cynthia Norris · [email protected]

January 16, 2021 at 4:18 PM

Protect Yourself from Eviction

If you take this simple step, you can not be evicted until 5/1/21. Dear Friend, In New York State, you cannot be evicted at least until May 1, 2021, if you have experienced financial hardship or face health risks because of COVID-19. To be protected from eviction, you must su…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 12:45 PM

Our COVID-19 Relief Fund

Dear Friend, Before the end of the year, we spent all of the money we raised for our relief fund in our final round of giving. Recognizing that the stimulus was nowhere enough to support a family, and that the pandemic is ongoing, we are opening up our fundraising again for th…

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  Jamie Tyberg · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Will you make it by New Year's Eve?

Hi Friend, Time is running out to close our $40,000 gap in membership dues as a result of so many losing their jobs and having to fight evictions this year. We are almost half way to our goal, but we still need your help! Can you donate to help us reach $20,000 by the end of …

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  Lucas Sanchez · [email protected]

December 24, 2020 at 5:30 PM

The holiday gift everyone needs

Support our organizing to cancel rent & mortgages! Friend, Having a place one can call home, where one can feel safe and comfortable is the gift that everyone needs this holiday. This year, due to the pandemic and the lack of protections in place, millions of households a…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Can you help us get to $20,000 by Christmas?

Friend, As you know, due to the pandemic this year, over 90% of our members lost their jobs and have been fighting their landlords and evictions. Ms. Phipps for example is a homeowner, a childcare provider, and a small business owner. This year has been one of the toughest s…

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  Gina DeJesus · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 1:30 PM

No one should owe $10,000 in rent during a pandemic.

Support our neighborhood organizing to cancel rent! Friend, Fani has been a member of our East Harlem chapter since 2018. She was working as a babysitter while her husband delivered for a restaurant, supporting their three children. But in March, they both contracted the virus…

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  Rachel Rivera · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 2:30 PM

VICTORY: New York State Divestment from Fossil Fuels

Dear Friend, NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, who controls the massive $226 billion New York State pension fund, just announced the NYS fund will divest from the fossil fuel industry and decarbonize its entire portfolio of investments. This is a massive victory for activism in the f…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

December 6, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Can you give $2 today towards neighborhood organizing?

Friend, Earlier this year, Al Jazeera spotlighted our Flatbush chapter leader Dawn. She was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic, and she hasn’t been able to pay rent ever since. On top of that, she wasn’t able to receive the state’s unemployment insurance money to do her…

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  Lucas Sanchez · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Giving Tuesday Spotlight: Our Community Food Garden on Hempstead

Friend, In the heart of Hempstead, New York, one of the lowest income communities on Long Island, we manage a 2,400 square foot community food garden that provides fresh produce for 200 food insecure families each year, while teaching K-12 youth how to sustain themselves on th…

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  Patrick Houston · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Feeding the people this Thanksgiving

Can you contribute $1 today to our neighborhood chapters? Friend, The pandemic hit our members hard, and many have been fighting evictions and struggling to find safe, stable work. So, knowing firsthand how hard this Thanksgiving would be for so many families, member leaders o…

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  Jonathan Westin · [email protected]

November 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM

33 New Billionaires in the U.S.

Friend, Just this week we helped release a report finding that the combined wealth of U.S. billionaires increased by almost a trillion dollars since the pandemic began. And since March, there are 33 new billionaires in the U.S. Can you give $10 towards our fight to tax bil…

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