Urban Youth Collaborative Joins The Action Lab
August 16, 2026
Urban Youth Collaborative joins The Action Lab, launching a new chapter of youth organizing, political education, and leadership development across New York City.
Sparking Change.
The Action Lab brings together organizations and leaders across disciplines to build stronger, more creative and impactful social justice movements.
We strengthen capacity by creating opportunities for leaders to learn, deepen purpose and sharpen strategy.
We build power through coordinated organizing campaigns, policy innovation and strategic research.
We leverage culture, connecting artists, organizers, and community to inspire action.
Real Utopias Convening Explores the Future of Social Housing and Democratic Power
July 2, 2026
The Action Lab and NYU's Urban Democracy Lab convened organizers, researchers, and movement leaders to explore bold strategies for expanding social housing and strengthening democratic community power.
The Action Lab’s Small Business United Releases Empty Storefronts, High Rents
July 1, 2026
Small Business United’s new report examines how high commercial rents and real estate speculation drive storefront vacancies—and proposes policy solutions to protect independent businesses across New York City.
Strengthening Our Anchor Partners Through Long-Term Accompaniment
July 1, 2026
The Anchor Partner Accompaniment Program provides long-term coaching, training, and strategic support to strengthen community organizations, develop leaders, and build lasting movement power across New York City.
Whose Stories? Our Stories. A Storytelling Workshop for NYC Immigrants
October 6, 2026
Join us for a two-session storytelling workshop for NYC immigrants to develop and share personal stories of joy, struggle, resilience, and belonging, with coaches from The Moth.
Our Initiatives
Putting our vision into practice.
Action & Innovation
We build power through coordinated organizing campaigns, policy innovation and strategic research.
Arts & Culture
We leverage culture, connecting artists, organizers, and community to inspire action.
Learning & Leadership
We strengthen capacity by creating opportunities for leaders to learn, deepen purpose and sharpen strategy.
Learn about our initiatives and programming
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