Rural & Migrant Ministry led a coalition on our annual Farmworker Albany Day on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, working with the New York State AFL-CIO, Worker Justice Center of New York, RWDSU, Workers Center of Central New York, and the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. This powerful group of organizations, alongside scores of participants, advanced a…

On April 3, 2026 — Good Friday — RMM, the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and the TempleSinai Social Action Committee co-sponsored a gathering that drew more than 150 people fromall faith backgrounds at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Irondequoit Border PatrolStation. Unlike many important protests taking place around our region, this gathering took a…

March 15 – March 20 With a Lobby Day in the NYS Capitol on March 17 RMM’s Alternative Spring Break is an experiential program offering an in-depth look at the many facets of farmworker life. Participants learn about the agribusiness system and the labor protections from which farmworkers are excluded. During the week, students had…

Our 2026 Coffee House fundraiser was FANTASTIC! This annual event, which features our talented youth as well as members of the community, benefits RMM’s Youth Empowerment Program. The event is co-sponsored each year by Hitchcock Presbyterian Church and St. James the Less in Scarsdale, and was held this year at St. James the Less. This…

On February 28, 2026, the youth of VOLIY organized a fundraising event called “Painting for Love & Justice.” It was an afternoon dedicated to art, creativity, and community, where participants created paintings inspired by Valentine’s Day while reflecting on themes of human dignity, love, and solidarity. We would like to thank everyone who supported this…