New York has a unique place in the universe of the social justice field. It is home to some of the world’s most influential change-makers – from the United Nations and other international organizations, major multi-national corporations, and thousands of non-profit organizations, including philanthropies. The “Occupy” movement and the subsequent national discussion that it inspired have their origins in New York.  Anyone interested in impacting social change is right at the center of action in New York City. (more…)