ES2 Economic Security Campaign

Empire Justice Center (www.empirejustice.org) is the only statewide, multi-issue, multi-strategy non-profit law firm focused on changing the "systems" within which poor and low income families live.

Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (www.fpwa.org) promotes the social and economic well-being of greater New York’s most vulnerable by strengthening human service organizations and advocating for just public policies.

Fiscal Policy Institute (www.fiscalpolicy.org) is a nonpartisan research and education organization that focuses on the broad range of tax, budget, economic and related public policy issues that affect the quality of life and the economic well-being of New York State residents.

Hunger Action Network of New York State (www.hungeractionnys.org) is a statewide membership of direct food providers, advocates and other individuals whose goal is to end hunger and its root causes, including poverty, in New York State.

Metro Justice, Inc. (www.metrojustice.org) is an independent, grassroots, progressive membership organization, seeking a peaceful society.

Mount Vernon United Tenants is a city-wide membership organization focusing on homelessness prevention and tenant organizing to fight for increased services, less landlord harassment, and more affordable rents.

New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (www.nyscadv.org) is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to eradicate domestic violence and to ensure the provision of effective and appropriate services to victims of domestic violence through community outreach, education, training, technical assistance and policy development.

The Partnership for the Homeless (www.partnershipforthehomeless.org) is committed to partnering with the faith community, neighborhood-based organizations, business and government to attack the root causes of homelessness and empower homeless people to leave the city's streets and shelters for lives of independence and financial stability.

University Settlement Society (www.universitysettlement.org) serves the Lower East Side of New York by providing the best in child care, pre-school, housing assistance, mental health services, college and career preparation, crisis intervention, a senior center, arts events, English classes, after-school programs, summer camps and more to the community.

Welfare Rights Initiative’s (www.wri-ny.org) educational, legal, social service and advocacy programs help CUNY students to become informed about local, state and federal anti-poverty policies; provide students with the opportunity to participate in organizing and leadership development activities; and facilitate their interaction with faculty, community advocates, activists, service providers and policy-makers.

Other Helpful Links

Better Choice Campaign (www.abetterchoiceforny.org) is a broad-based campaign addresses a number of progressive revenue options, including closing corporate tax loopholes. The web page also includes information on the state budget.

Corporate Accountability Campaign

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (www.cbpp.org) in Washington D.C. conducts research and analysis to inform public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that the needs of low-income families and individuals are considered in these debates.

Center for Law and Social Policy (www.clasp.org) conducts cutting-edge research and policy analysis, advocates at the federal and state level, and offers information and technical assistance on a range of family policy and equal justice issues.

Drum Major Institute (www.drummajorinstitute.org) is a non-partisan, nonprofit think tank that providing ideas that fuel the progressive movement.

Economic Policy Institute (www.epinet.org) provides high-quality research and education in order to promote a prosperous, fair, and sustainable economy.

Project Vote Smart (www.vote-smart.org) provides information regarding elected officials’ voting records, biographical data, position statements, public speeches, and campaign contributions.

New York State Assembly (www.assembly.state.ny.us) provides biographies, committee assignments, legislative reports, and press releases.

New York State Senate (www.senate.state.ny.us) provides biographies, committee assignments, legislative reports, and press releases.

Office of the Governor (www.ny.gov/governor) provides public statements and press releases.

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (www.otda.state.ny.us) provides state agency information around welfare, disability and child support assistance.

New York State Department of Labor (www.labor.state.ny.us) provides state agency information regarding unemployment, the labor market, and worker safety and protection.