Our Recent Impact

Our NEW 2025-26 State Platform is here!

As the Trump administration ratchets up plans to weaponize the military to deport and tear apart families, eliminate constitutional protections, and put more money and power in the hands of billionaires, it will be up to our elected officials in Albany to defend vulnerable New Yorkers from these devastating policies.

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We Protect Us!

A hub for up-to-date information and Know Your Rights resources, including our Deportation Defense Manual, in English and Spanish.

With the ongoing threat of mass deportations, immigrant communities and allies need to have updated information and easily accessible resources.

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VICTORY! Tenants won’t be forced to burden broker fees

On November 13th, the New York City Council passed the FARE Act. This legislation requires whoever hires a broker, whether it is the landlord or the tenant, to pay for their fee.

We applaud the lead sponsor of the bill Council member Chi Ossé, Speaker Adrienne Adams, supporting City Council members, & allies fighting for working class NYC renters.

On November 9th, more than 5,000 New Yorkers shut down Sixth Avenue loudly proclaiming that we will protect our freedoms, our families, and our futures.

New Yorkers are ready to fight back against racist, misogynistic, anti-trans, and anti-immigrant policies.

It is now up to us to protect the people we love. Join our movement!

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New video series: Meet Our Newest New Yorkers!

On Tuesday, August 6th,  we premiered a new video series looking at the first-hand experience of asylum seekers who have recently come to New York and are building new lives in the city.

The videos, which feature the stories of Juan, Raiza, and Jose Ramon, newly-arrived asylum seekers from Venezuela, show the human side of a story that all too often is told through the lens of politics or policy.

No matter when we got here, we all deserve the freedom to thrive.

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A New Home of Strength & Dignity

Make the Road New York is building a permanent home in Queens, NY. This 3-story, 24,000 sq foot landmark community center will more than double our space for frontline services.

It will be a place of safety and strength that says: We are Here to Stay. Our new home will stand as a statewide beacon of hope and power for current and future generations.

Construction is currently underway and we will open our doors in 2024!

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Albany: Pass the New York for All Act!

With President Donald Trump promising to tear families apart, devastate immigrant communities, and carry out mass deportations, it is even more critical that

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Become a Volunteer!

At Make the Road NY (MRNY), community members volunteer daily to support our organizing, education, health and legal services programs as well as our admin and operations teams.

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We invite photographers, videographers, and graphic designers to join our list of volunteers to collaborate on upcoming actions!

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Know Your Rights

Find up-to-date resources and guides on legislation, court decisions, and more!

Our Resources

“Casita,” a manual for our newly arrived neighbors!

The manual aims to welcome, provide information and essential resources for their daily life, and guide them to access services, regardless of immigration status, and more.

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Achieving Dignity and Justice