Know how to use power tools? Want to get to know community members? Love the Lower East Side? We do, and we need your help at IDEAS CITY on Saturday, May 30! We have several opportunities to volunteer at this cultural event, from setting up a hand-crafted sukkah, to sharing information…...
Ex-Pride Agenda director at home at settlement house
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New Look For Educational Alliance
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