Community Organizing
Manhattan Together is a power organization that strengthens the ability of individuals, families, and institutions to act on issues that concern them and their communities.
We focus on challenges that are critical to the present and future of the borough: affordable housing, public education, and immigrant rights. We research the most pressing issues in our communities by talking to everyday people, then analyze the political context and act strategically to achieve results.
We are composed of religious congregations and nonprofits. Each member institution brings a distinct network of leaders where trust and common goals are established. Together, we form a broad and diverse base of strong leaders.
We focus on challenges that are critical to the present and future of the borough: affordable housing, public education, and immigrant rights. We research the most pressing issues in our communities by talking to everyday people, then analyze the political context and act strategically to achieve results.
We are composed of religious congregations and nonprofits. Each member institution brings a distinct network of leaders where trust and common goals are established. Together, we form a broad and diverse base of strong leaders.
Metro New York Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF)
Manhattan Together is an affiliate of the Metro New York Industrial Areas Foundation. Accomplishments include:
- Constructing 3,900 Nehemiah Houses, affordable private homes on 140 vacant and abandoned acres of East Brooklyn.
- Securing a $227 million mayoral commitment to construct 4 new charter schools on the 6-acre Mott Haven Campus in the Bronx.
- Demanding remedies for hundreds of building and safety violations in NYC Housing Authority buildings and privately owned sites.
- Providing photo ID cards to over 1,000 immigrants to facilitate access to necessary services.
Recent Campaign Snapshots
10% Is Enough
It is time to re-instate usury laws by capping interest rates at 10%. Why 10%? Because 10% is enough.
Manhattan Together is working with Metro NY IAF and other IAF organizations around the country to make a case for capping and indexing interest rates to assure financial stability for everyday people.
To learn more visit 10percentisenough.org or check us out on youtube.
Manhattan Together is working with Metro NY IAF and other IAF organizations around the country to make a case for capping and indexing interest rates to assure financial stability for everyday people.
To learn more visit 10percentisenough.org or check us out on youtube.
Senate Deal Keeps Mayor in Control of Schools
Democrats in the New York Senate reached a deal with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to renew the law giving him control over city schools.
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