Community Voices Heard Email Format
Public Policy OfficesNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Community Voices Heard (CVH) is a member-led, multi-racial organization based in New York City that focuses on public policy and social justice. It emphasizes grassroots organizing, leadership development, policy change, and experiments with direct democracy to advance racial, social, and economic equity for low-income communities and women of color. The organization targets residents of New York State who seek systems change to ensure transparent governance, dignity in work, sustainable living, and unconditional support in times of need, with a focus on ensuring those most affected participate in decision-making. CVH operates within the public policy arena, aiming to transform how policies address community needs and how power is exercised, beyond traditional expert-driven approaches, while maintaining a commitment to inclusive participation. The group is based in New York, and has a history of leadership appointments and initiatives that reflect its ongoing community-driven approach to social justice.