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Open Seat Project: The FAQ
With so many people interested in being part of Open Seat 2013, we decided to put together a FAQ to address many of the questions surrounding the Project and to explain what the New York County Democratic Committee is all about. Remember, it’s never too late to become a candidate – click here to sign up. About the Open Seat Project In 2009, MYD launched the Open Seat Project with the goal of electing young progressive New Yorkers to vacant County Committee seats in Manhattan. We like to think we’re building the future leadership of the Democratic Party in New York City and beyond, one County Committee seat at a time. There are currently around 700 vacant Democratic County Committee … More >>
Six Months After Sandy
Today marks six months after Hurricane Sandy hit our shoreline, and as a city, we are still in the beginning phases of a multi-year recovery with transformative implications on an array of policy choices - economic inequality, climate change, infrastructure development and the future of our shoreline. MYD members have been instrumental in volunteering their time and energy to help residents of the Rockaways and surrounding areas that were most affected by the storm. As we move into the next phase of recovery, MYD leadership is strategizing about service and advocacy efforts through the use of technology to activate change – and we want to hear from you. If you’d like to get involved, email Jordan at service@gomyd.com who will be … More >>
Tagged Advocacy, Hurricane Sandy, service
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Sign up for New York Cares Spring Day!
Did you know April is National Volunteer Month? President Obama is proposing new investments for volunteering programs and a new study shows that volunteerism and civic participation are at a five year high – a civic awakening is happening around the country. What are you doing this Saturday? In service to our community, the Manhattan Young Democrats and Brooklyn Young Democrats are teaming up to volunteer on New York Cares Spring Day - an annual effort to cleanup and revitalize our city parks and green spaces. The focus this year is Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery. As New Yorkers face many challenges rebuilding their homes, communities and lives, we’re joining more than 4,000 volunteers to give our time and energy helping to restore beaches, parks, and green … More >>
Tagged budget, Civic Engagement, Corporate Social Responsbility, Hurricane Sandy, new york cares, Sandy Relief, service, Skills-based volunteering, Volunteering
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Join the Community Service team!
The President asked and MYD answered his call to service in our communities. Whether it was volunteering with the City Harvest Mobile Market in Washington Heights, New Yorkers for Safe Transit in East Harlem, New York Cares Spring Day, Sanctuary for Families, Hurricane Sandy Rockaways cleanup trips or the Yorkville Common Pantry, MYD members made a huge impact last year, getting out into the community and helping their neighbors on a range of issues and good causes. Building on that momentum, we want to expand volunteer opportunities for our members. Join the community service team at our meeting on Monday, 7pm at Kaffe 1668, 401 Greenwich St. in Tribeca, to learn more about volunteering with MYD and share your ideas. Here’s what we’ll talk about: … More >>
Tagged Causes, community service, Kennedy, obama, Service Learning, Volunteering
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Speak out with MYD: Upcoming events
Ready to get involved and make a difference? Participate in these upcoming events with MYD! • TODAY: Thursday, March 21, join Occupy the NRA, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, and many other groups as they rally for better gun control legislation. At 4:30 pm at the Harlem State Office Building, at 163 West 125th Street, thousands will gather to show their support for background checks, an assault weapons ban, and other protections against the gun violence that threatens Americans. Guest speakers include Al Sharpton and Tony Bennett. Sign up to get involved here. If you can’t make it to the event, join the Twitter rally! • SUNDAY: On Sunday, March 24th, join civil rights activists for the Rally for Marriage … More >>
Stand Up to the NRA
Join the Brady Campaign and other gun control advocates as they rally at the state capital in support of the NY SAFE Act. Despite passage of the law last month, opponents, including the NRA, are still lobbying state legislators to repeal it. This is our chance to stand up to the NRA and help keep New York safe! https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/1354-stand-up-to-the-nra WHEN: Thursday, February 28th – Starting at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol Building, Albany, NY
Tagged gun control, NRA, NY SAFE Act
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