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
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
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
Desired Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Graphic design, Research skills, Social media management, Writing, Video editing/production
Hours: 4hrs/week; availability mornings to early afternoons and weekends
Are you interested in getting involved with Pete’s Place? Visit here for your next steps.
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County
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: Our Homeownership Department is seeking 1-2 interns to assist in our Homebuying Readiness Program. OCEL Students will work in the following areas-
Homeownership:
- Assist with homebuying survey results, including analyzing data collected via survey.
- Categorizes the results by one of the three criteria and reach out to folks who have taken the survey to tell them what category they fall in & send them next step information.
- Join calls with families served to discuss progress alongside the Housing & Financial Coach.
- Add informative video on google classroom.
Home Repairs:
- Assist with communicating with Housing Plus candidates (senior citizens over age 60) with Katz assessments.
- Reaching out to folks who need help with resources in the community to give them information of what would benefit them and mailing it out to them as well.
- Printing and mailing out repair applications
- Scan documents when needed or make follow up calls when needed.
- This position Can help both hybrid/in person.
Desired Skills: Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Fact-checking
Hours: 8hrs/week, 4 hrs/weekPositions Available: 2
Are you interested in getting involved with Habitat? Visit here for your next steps.
Hudson Valley Clubhouse
Non-profit, 1-5 team members
Address: 98 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Action Areas: Mental Health Access and Support
About:The Hudson Valley Clubhouse (HVC) offers adults living with serious and persistent mental illness a supportive community to foster long-term recovery. Using this non-clinical method, we work to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people most impacted by mental illness. The Clubhouse provides an opportunity center though which members can access needed supports within the community. Members join the Clubhouse voluntarily and choose how and when they utilize the Clubhouse.
The Clubhouse is a therapeutic, working community which utilizes a “Work Ordered Day” as a vehicle for recovery and rehabilitation. Members and staff of the Clubhouse develop “work units,” such as Career and Communications, Employment, Housing, Health and Wellness, etc though which members build meaningful relationships, confidence and skills.
The Clubhouse follows the international Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation that was developed at Fountain House in Manhattan in the 1940’s and that is now implemented in more than 350 sites in 32 countries. Clubhouse programs are Accredited and trained by Clubhouse International and all Accredited Clubhouses utilize 37 International Standards as a Bill of Rights and a code of ethics.
The HVC plans to become the first Accredited Clubhouse outside of New York City in New York State and we are positioning ourselves as a Pilot program for Clubhouses in small cities and rural areas in upstate New York.
Position description:The student would be expected to participate in our Work Ordered Day and unit structure alongside staff, members and interns. The work of assisting members in their process of recovery and rehabilitation takes place within this structure. Throughout the day, the student might assist members in navigating public benefits, seeking suitable housing options, writing resumes and engaging in job searches, offering guidance and modeling around personal and interpersonal issues, seeking educational and training programs and many other activities. The student would learn about the local social service sector and assist members in connecting with health, mental health and substance use services. The student might also engage in advocacy and educating the community about mental health and social and political issues. There would be room for the student to bring forth new ideas about internal and external programs and activities that they think might improve our community.
Desired Skills:Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Public speaking/presenting, Social media management, Interest in working side by side with program members, modeling positive behaviors, ability to motivate people, interest in learning about the local social service sector
Hours:as many hours as possible. We are flexible
Positions Available: 1
Are you interested in getting involved with the Clubhouse HV? 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
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.
Desired Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Previous experience working with young people, Data collection/analysis
Hours: 4hrs/week; 8 hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with the Boys and Girls Club? Visit here for your next steps.
Exodus Transitional Community
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: 3
Are you interested in getting involved with Exodus? Visit here for your next steps.
Hudson Valley Justice Center – CEL Positions are full for the Spring semester
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
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.