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Respect and Dignity for All: Make the Road New York’s 2023-24 State Policy Platform

Our 2023-24 state policy platform centers on smart solutions to address the persistent inequities across our state and improve the lives of immigrant, Black, and brown families across New York State. The Legislature and Governor Hochul should enact the following to help ensure that all New Yorkers are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

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Celebrating 25 Years!

Did you know that one of Make the Road New York’s first organizing victories was to stop the expansion of a youth jail? Or that our services have expanded to serve 30,000 people every year?

Check out our new brochure, 25 Years of Victories, to learn about our organization’s milestones and meet two of our current members.

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Support Asylum Seekers Sent From Texas

Immigrants seeking refuge are being sent from Texas to New York against their will, many without any local connections, as part of an anti-immigrant political stunt by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. We anticipate more arrivals from Texas in the weeks ahead and we are committed to ensuring they have a welcoming home here in New York.

We are distributing prepaid phones, Metrocards and financial assistance to arriving asylum seekers.

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*NEW* DEPORTATION DEFENSE MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to provide information, resources and a guide to create a plan of action to protect targeted communities against hyper enforcement perpetuated by ICE (“la Migra”).

This manual is a resource for individuals who are being impacted by the escalation of immigration enforcement activity, and for individuals who are interested in becoming a support person for those affected. However, this is a supplement to, not a substitute for, legal counsel.

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A New Home of Strength & Dignity

Make the Road New York is building a permanent home in Queens, NY. This 3-story, 24,000 sq foot landmark community center will more than double our space for frontline services.

It will be a place of safety and strength that says: We are Here to Stay. Our new home will stand as a statewide beacon of hope and power for current and future generations.

Construction is currently underway and we will open our doors in 2022!

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Take Action to Expand Health Coverage to ALL New Yorkers

Coverage for All can be fully paid for by the federal government by including  ALL immigrants in the 1332 Federal waiver request, which

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PASS THE UNEMPLOYMENT BRIDGE PROGRAM! #ExcludedNoMore

The Unemployment Bridge Program seeks to rectify these injustices by creating a new unemployment compensation program for workers who are excluded from regular

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OUR HOMES, OUR POWER

Join the fight to demand that Albany listen to tenants and homeless New Yorkers and demand a fundamental transformation of our housing system.

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SENATOR SCHUMER: DELIVER A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP

​​​​​Democrats in Congress hold the power to take bold leadership and deliver a long-awaited path to citizenship for millions. We need them to

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Make the Road New York

25 Years of Victories

Twenty five years ago, New York City was expanding a youth jail with tax dollars. Workers in low-wage industries like car washes routinely had their wages stolen, and immigrant youth couldn’t access financial aid. Thanks to brave fights led by MRNY’s members, our city and state are, by many measures, more fair and equitable places.…

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Respect and Dignity for All: Make the Road New York’s 2023-24 State Policy Platform

DOWNLOAD OUR 2023-24 STATE PLATFORM As the largest community-based, membership organization representing immigrants and working-class people of color in New York State, with 25,000 members, Make the Road New York (MRNY) is uniquely positioned to identify and address pressing community needs. Through its network of community centers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester,…

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Make the Road NY Survival Services

OUR MISSION Make the Road New York builds the power of immigrant and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through the provision of legal & survival services, transformative education, policy innovation, and community organizing. INTRODUCTION Make the Road New York is a second home to tens of thousands of immigrant and working class…