845-693-1093
South Fallsburg, NY

Team Members

Programs

  • The Youth Economic Group

    The Youth Economic Group

    The Youth Economic Group (YEG) was founded by young people in the Catskill mountains in 2010 to help them develop economic security while also working for economic justice. One of the most powerful tools YEG uses for self-empowerment and community development is the creation and management of their own cooperative business, Bags for Justice. Members…

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  • Bags For Justice

    Bags For Justice

    The Youth Economic Group (YEG) manages its own cooperative business, Bags for Justice. Members design images and silkscreen them onto shirts and tote bags. Members learn essential life skills that include: public speaking, marketing, time management, communication, design and silkscreen production. The bags are sold around the state at many events. Bags for Justice is…

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  • Cociendo Culturas

    Cociendo Culturas

    Cociendo Culturas is an emerging sewing cooperative that works hand-in-hand with the Bags For Justice Cooperative as well as on other projects. Artists in Residence

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Opportunities

  • Delegations & Retreats

    RMM offers regular opportunities for ally groups to visit our Centers, meet with our people and explore our programs. If you would like to set up a daylong delegation, let us know! Contact Administrative Director Sakima McClinton: [email protected] Artists in Residence

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  • Alternative Spring Break

    The 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. “To say that the five days I spent with RMM was an eye-opening experience would be an understatement. Throughout the week,…

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  • Building Bridges Cohorts

    RMM brings together faith leaders, both ordained and lay people, to explore the removal of walls that divide us as we work toward social transformation. The Cohorts, both in person and virtual, depend upon the participants sharing their experiences with one another as we seek to break down the walls of oppression that divide rural…

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  • Translators

    We want to keep our people in the loop! We are constantly translating materials, and we could use some help. Help us translate in the comfort of your own home as often or as little as you want. If you sign up, we will reach out when something comes up, and if you are available,…

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  • Volunteer Volunteer-Coordinator

    We need someone to set up our volunteer program, help us find volunteers, train them, and coordinate them. How’s that for a mouthful? To explore this volunteer opportunity, please reach out to Lisa Baker, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected]. (Volunteers at a Clean Up Day at the Grail and the Christmas Toy Store)

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  • Photographers

    A picture is worth a thousand words! There is so much happening among the people of RMM, and we strive to capture it to share with others. We are looking to create a roster of photographers whom we can call upon from time to time to capture events, or help us show our Centers in…

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  • The Legacy of Hope Circle

    Creating A Legacy of Hope We invite you to join the Legacy of Hope Circle, a a group of wonderful people who have committed to ensure that RMM will continue to be a powerful presence in rural New York in the years to come. We ask you to consider including RMM in your estate planning.…

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  • ESL/Literacy Teachers

    Each of our Centers seeks to offer English as a Second Language and Literacy support. Using a “popular education” model that focuses on everyday life issues, we help our members learn from each another. We are looking for teachers and facilitators to help us offer these programs. Some of our efforts take place in person,…

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  • Tutors & Mentors

    We are committed to providing all participants in our Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) with mentors and tutors. Tutors are needed to work one-on-one with students who are facing challenges in their schoolwork. There are two types of Mentors. The first type helps YEP members with the college/trades preparation process. Working hand-in-hand with RMM’s College Prep…

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  • Host an info gathering

    Do you know a group of people who want to know more about RMM? Give us a call and we will be glad to come and share our stories! Call 845-485-8627.

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  • Researchers

    Here is a chance to volunteer with RMM remotely! We have a constant need to do research: foundations for our grants, social data and trends impacting our programs or information about public policy proposals and legislation. Please let Mentors and Tutors are people who have a kind heart and a lot of patience. To explore…

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  • Interpreters/Translators

    RMM has many events, meetings, rallies and gatherings where we need someone to help connect our people through simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation and written translation. Usually, it is Spanish/English; sometimes, it’s Haitian Patois/English. Please let Elizabeth Grese know if you are interested in being an interpreter: [email protected]. Contact Gittel Evangelist at [email protected] if you’re interested in written translation.

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