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Lyons, NY

Team Members

Programs

  • Harvesting Justice Dinner 2025

    Harvesting Justice Dinner 2025

    Rural & Migrant Ministry was thrilled to host our Harvesting Justice Dinner on Nov. 20, 2025, at Temple B’Rith Kodesh in Rochester — an annual fundraising event that is dedicated to supporting RMM’s mission in Western New York.  Some 300 allies, supporters and community members came out for a beautiful evening of gratitude, solidarity, and support…

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  • Justice Celebration

    Justice Celebration

    RMM is pleased to partner with Grace! in Lyons to host a monthly gathering that brings together the diverse people who make up RMM. We begin with music, prayer, presentations and an individual sharing the story of their life’s journey. Afterward, we share a meal, courtesy of the women-owned cooking cooperative Las Chefs Latinas. Come…

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  • Union Solidarity

    Union Solidarity

    RMM is partnering with Trabajadores Agricolas Unidos (TAU), an effort sponsored by UFCW and RWDSU to implement the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act.

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  • Rural Women’s Assembly

    Rural Women’s Assembly

    Creating Community: Serenity, Courage & Wisdom The Rural Women’s Assembly was established 20 years ago because rural women face barriers of poverty, prejudice, language, isolation and a lack of skills to create, or take advantage of, resources and opportunities. Many deal with gender violence and lack support systems such as childcare, healthcare and transportation. Challenges…

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  • Youth Scholarships

    Youth Scholarships

    RMM works hard to support the dreams and opportunities of the members of the Youth Empowerment Program through two scholarship programs, The Camp Nurses Scholarship Fund and the Pedro Cruz Scholarship. The Camp Nurses Scholarship Fund was created by the passionate and compassionate nurses of our Summer Overnight Leadership Camp to support graduates of Camp,…

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  • Summer Overnight Leadership Camp and Summer Day Programs

    Summer Overnight Leadership Camp and Summer Day Programs

    Our Overnight Leadership Camp and Summer Day Programs is where RMM gets to meet young people from isolated spots across New York, and they get to meet us. At first glance it is a typical camp :the woods, swimming, boating, music and the arts. swimming, canoeing. A place where children get to be children. But,…

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  • Las Chefs Latinas

    Las Chefs Latinas

    An inspired group of women in the Finger Lakes have launched a cooking cooperative, and RMM is standing with them!

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  • Justice Organization of Youth

    Justice Organization of Youth

    Justice Organization of Youth (JOY) was founded by members of our Summer Overnight Leadership Camp in 2016 to give a voice to young people, primarily from farmworking families in the Lake Ontario and Finger Lakes regions of western New York. JOY offers presentations to schools, community events and congregations across New York by performing original…

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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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  • Semester Internships

    RMM strives to provide college semester internships that are unique, educational and meaningful. Semester interns join us throughout our programmatic and administrative areas and at all of our centers. Your major doesn’t matter; what matters is that you possess a commitment to justice and are looking for a challenge. Drop an email to one of…

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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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  • Drivers

    We are committed to engaging with isolated, rural families. Unfortunately, there is little public transportation in our regions. We are always most grateful for folks who are willing to drive (we have a fleet of vehicles) our participants to programs at our centers. Sign up to be on our list of possible drivers, and we…

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  • Support in our offices

    We really need a lot of help in our offices to make RMM work! Come join us for a day, a half-day, or even a bunch of days on a regular basis. We have great people to hang around with, and you will be truly appreciated! Reach out to Sakima McClinton at [email protected] for more…

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  • Jim Schmidt Fellowship

    The Jim Schmidt Fellowship was created in honor of the remarkable Jim Schmidt, who served as the longtime Executive Director of Farmworker Legal Services (now Worker Justice Center of New York). Jim famously said, “All workers are workers.” He was known for nurturing advocates, grassroots people, lawyers and organizers to work for systemic change. We…

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