Housing Insecurity/Justice
Hudson River Housing
Hudsonriverhousing.org Non-profit, 30+ team members Address: 313 Mill St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Action Areas:Education Policy and Equity, Housing Insecurity/Justice About: Hudson River Housing provides a continuum of services that improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We create pathways out of homelessness through empowerment, education, and advocacy. We strengthen communities by developing and preserving affordable housing and creating opportunities for people and places to thrive. Position Description: The community development intern will support resident engagement by organizing meetings, documenting feedback, and managing survey design and analysis to capture resident needs. They will assist in translating this data into actionable recommendations and aid in housing advocacy by researching policy, collaborating with partners, and supporting campaigns. Desired Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Previous experience in this field, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills, Writing, Data collection/analysis Hours:4hrs/week, 8hrs/week Are you interested in getting involved with HRH? Visit here for your next steps.MASS Design Group https://massdesigngroup.org/index.php/about Non-profit, 30+ team members Address: Hudson Valley Design Lab 289 Main Street, Suite 101 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Action Areas: Environmental Justice and Food Security, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Housing Insecurity/Justice, Public Health, Racial Justice, Community Engagement About: Our mission is to research, build, and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity. Expected Responsibilities/Duties: Research, design, community engagement, grant writing Desired Skills: Fact-checking, GIS/Mapping, Graphic design, Research skills, Writing, Data collection/analysis, Community Engagement Hours: 4hrs/week Are you interested in getting involved with MASS Design? Visit here for your next steps.
Pete’s Place – Hudson River Housing
www.hundsonriverhousing.org Non-profit, 50+ team members 310 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY Actin Areas: Housing Insecurity/Justice About: Under the umbrella of Hudson River Housing in our Youth Service department we operate a youth and young adult drop in center for youth 25 and under. Our staff work with youth and young adults 18-25 who are homeless or housing insecure, and need referrals to different offices or agencies that could help with their individual situations. We provide a safe haven for those experiencing different levels of homelessness to come and utilize services we have the ability to provide. Such as , assisting with Housing & Job searches, Laundry services, Shower, Hygiene supplies, donated clothing, and connection to other needed services in the county for clients we serve. Expected Responsibilities/Duties:- Social Media Management and support; creating and posting content
- Tabling at events within the community to raise awareness about what Pete’s Place is doing within the county and the services provided here and how we can collaborate with others to accomplish our goal of preventing youth homelessness
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County
habitatdutchess.org Non-profit, 20-25 team members Address:1830 South Road Suite 109 Wappingers Falls NY 12590 Action Areas: Housing Insecurity/Justice About: Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. All Are Welcome Dutchess County Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat for Humanity welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith. Position Description: Research, Data collection and reporting are key tasks for internships in areas including Homeownership and Advocacy. Desired Skills: Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Fact-checking, GIS/Mapping, Previous experience working with young people, Research skills, Data collection/analysis Hours: 4hrs/week, or 8hrs/week Are you interested in getting involved with Habitat? Visit here for your next steps.Family Services
https://familyservicesny.org/ Volunteer-run, 30+ team members Address: 29 North Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Action Areas: Mental Health Access and Support, gun violence prevention, crime and violence victim services and support, family supports About: Founded in 1879, Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley. Our program areas include Behavioral Health, Victim Services, Family Programs, Youth Services, Community Safety, and Prevention. Last year, nearly 17,000 children, adults, and families benefited from Family Services programs in Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties. Family Services also manages the Family Partnership Center as a location where the community can come together for conversation and the exchange of ideas, participate in athletics and arts programming, and where a variety of nonprofits and related organizations can co-locate and collaborate to offer enhanced services that create real access. Last year over 70,000 people took advantage of services or activities on this 100,000+ square foot campus. Position description: Family Partnership Center (FPC) Ambassadors are unpaid volunteers who create a welcoming environment for FPC visitors and assist with connecting people to services. The FPC is available to the community as a place to come together for conversation and the exchange of ideas, to participate in athletics and arts programming, and where a variety of nonprofits co-locate and collaborate to offer enhanced services that create real access. It is estimated that the Center serves between 45,000 and 70,000 individuals a year with more than 110,000 service interactions. We also have an opportunity to assist with our Communications and Marketing department. Desired Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Previous experience working with young people, Social media management, Writing Hours:4hrs/week Are you interested in getting involved with Family Services? Visit here for your next steps.Boys and Girls Club of Poughkeepsie
https://www.bgcnny.org/ Non-profit, 30+ team members 221 Smith St. / 120 Hudson Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY , 12601 Action Areas: Education Policy and Equity, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Housing Insecurity/Justice, Mental Health Access and Support About: Our mission is to enable all young people especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens through daily homework help, programs and strong relationships. Position Description:- Creating lessons catered to our program schedule, helping with homework, being a mentor to provide wisdom through their own knowledge and life experience.
Exodus Transitional Community
www.etcny.org Non-profit, 1-5 team members Address: 97-99 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Action Areas: Education Policy and Equity, Environmental Justice and Food Security, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Housing Insecurity/Justice, LGBTQAI+ Rights, Mental Health Access and Support, Public Health, Racial Justice, Reproductive Rights, Voting Rights, Legal Access About: With a firm belief in human resilience, Exodus Transitional Community delivers innovative programming tailored to adults and youth affected by the justice system, and advocates for a society in which all can achieve social economic, and spiritual well-being. Position description: Students will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing our mission to reintegrate individuals affected by the justice system into society. The intern will contribute by assisting our case managers with client intakes assessments and follow-ups to ensure that each individual receives personalized support tailored to their needs. helping connect participants with essential resources such as housing, employment opportunities, educational programs and mental health services. Desired Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Copywriting, Fact-checking, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills, Web design, Writing, Data collection/analysis Hours: 4 hrs/week or 8 hrs/week Positions Available: 3Are you interested in getting involved with Exodus? Visit here for your next steps.
Hudson Valley Justice Center
https://www.hvjc.org/ Non-profit, 30+ team members 29 North Hamilton Street, Suite 205, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Action Areas: Housing Insecurity/Justice, Racial Justice, Legal Access About:The Hudson Valley Justice Center (HVJC) provides high-quality legal counsel in civil matters where basic human needs are at stake. We represent poor and low-income individuals who cannot afford an attorney, regardless of immigration status. Pursuit of this mission includes handling individual, class action, and other impact cases, as well as partnering with others to promote a meaningful access the American Justice System, regardless of economic or social condition. Position description:Help with attorneys, legal research and memo drafting, help with translations Desired Skills:Bilingual Spanish-English, Bilingual with another language, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Fact-checking, Previous experience in this field, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills, Social media management, Web design, Writing, Video editing/production, Data collection/analysis Hours:4hrs/week Are you interested in getting involved with the HVJC? Visit here for your next steps.United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
uwdor.org Non-profit, 15-20 team members Address: 75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie Action Areas: Education Policy and Equity, Environmental Justice and Food Security, Housing Insecurity/Justice, Public Health About: We fight for the health, education and financial stability for every person in our community. Position Description: We have learning opportunities in our impact, fundraising and marketing departments. Desired Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Graphic design, Previous experience working with young people, Previous experience in this field, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills, Social media management, Web design, Writing, Video editing/production, Data collection/analysis Hours: 4hrs/week Positions Available: 2 Are you interested in getting involved with UWDOR? Visit here for your next steps.Return to view all CEL Issue Areas here.