DRIVE CHANGE, INC.

We need ????, yes you! Are you a proactive and forward-thinking professional? Are you passionate about supporting young people on their culinary career journey? Do you want to join a team of change makers? Join our team as the Manager of Recruitment & Program Delivery (MRPD)! Click to apply! ?? https://lnkd.in/eDCiUEcd #newjobalert #joblisting #jobpost #wearehiring #hiring #hiringnow #jobopportunity #jobsearch #hiringalert #nonprofit #brooklyn #nyc #nycjobs #drivechange #hiringalert

Join our 3-month paid Fellowship program! Submit your application by Dec 3rd to join our winter cohort ?? Learn more about our program and apply ?? https://lnkd.in/eqvAFRTv #cookingschool #youthempowerment #careerdevelopment #brooklyn #brooklynnewyork #CriminalJustice #justicereform #trainingprogram #criminaljusticereform #postincarcerationprograms #postincarceratedyoungadults #drivechange #chefschool #youthjustice #nyccookingschool #reentryprogram #careerdevelopment

We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Pontes, LMSW to the Drive Change team as our new Manager of Recruitment and Program Delivery ???? Want to be part of the team too? Keep following us to learn about new positions we will be looking to hire in 2025! #DriveChange #nycnonprofits #changethenarrative #makeadifference #newhire #employeespotlight #employeeappreciation #newyorkcity #nonprofitorganization #brooklyn #youthempowerment

Clean Slate Act Now in Effect! As of November 16, New York's Clean Slate Act is giving formerly incarcerated individuals a fresh start by sealing certain criminal records after a set period. This landmark law is breaking barriers to jobs, housing, and education, helping people rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities. Learn how this act is already making an impact. https://lnkd.in/eAGR-vg6 #criminaljustice #Justicereform #Prisonreform #Incarceratedlivesmatter #NYC #CleanSlateAct

?? Only a few days til our 5th Annual Turkey Distribution! This Thursday, November 21st, we’re honored to provide 300 turkeys and all the fixings to 300 families in need. Plus, we’re thrilled to have a special guest, Council Member Chi Ossé, joining us to help spread the holiday cheer! Want to contribute to this special day? Click to donate, every dollar counts. https://lnkd.in/egahSAq2 #givingseason #tistheseasonforgiving #givingtuesdaynow #givingtuesday #supportnonprofits #donate #donatetoday #donatenow #nycnonprofit #brooklyn #brooklynnonprofit #bethechange #fundraising #fundraiser #drivechange #turkey #thanksgiving #thanksgivingfundraiser #thanksgivingfooddrive #fooddrive #foodsecurity

Last week we honored the legendary Ol’ Dirty Bastard at a special movie screening! A celebration of his life, music, and lasting legacy. ??

Prison journalism gives incarcerated writers a powerful voice, revealing perspectives from within the justice system that mainstream media often overlooks. In a landscape of rising prison populations and tightening restrictions, prison journalists capture the realities and struggles of incarcerated life, humanizing those impacted and highlighting urgent reform needs. These firsthand stories are critical for transparency, accountability, and public understanding of the justice system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehm4u9xc #PrisonJournalism #PrisonReform #JusticeReform #CriminalJustice #IncarceratedLivesMatter

In one week we will be hosting our 5th Annual Turkey Giveaway, and we need your help! ???? Last year, we distributed over 250 turkeys to families in need. This year, our goal is to provide 300 turkeys and the fixins to 300 families. Donate today! Every dollar counts.?? ?? https://lnkd.in/egahSAq2 #givingseason #givingtuesdaynow #givingtuesday #givebacktothecommunity #supportnonprofits #donate #donatetoday #donatenow #brooklyn #brooklynnonprofit #bethechange #fundraising #fundraiser #drivechange #turkey #turkeygiveaway #thanksgiving #thanksgivingfundraiser #fooddrive #foodsecurity #foodsecurityisfreedom Arti Doshi Ethan Finkelstein Elizabeth Meltz Kalilah Moon Kim DiPalo Jason Thompson Lakimja Mattocks, MPA

Federal prison tablets, intended to help incarcerated people spend their time constructively and access educational resources, are facing criticism for excessive fees, limited functionality, and restricted access to meaningful content. Many incarcerated individuals and advocates argue that these devices prioritize profits over providing genuine support for rehabilitation and communication with family. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbR-_ceb via Prison Journalism Project #prisonreform #justicereform

Big thanks to everyone who stopped by our Hot Cocoa Pop-Up last week at Caffè Panna! ?? We loved seeing so many smiling faces and we raised over $500 to support our end-of-year fundraising goal. Missed the event? You can still help us hit our goal! ?? https://lnkd.in/egahSAq2 #GivingTuesday #Donate #Bethechange #DonateToday #DriveChange #Fundraising #NonProfit