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Cooper Square Committee

The Cooper Square Committee advocates for affordable housing and tenant rights in the Lower East Side, focusing on anti-displacement efforts, tenant counseling, and creating permanently affordable homes to ensure community stability and diversity.

UPDATE: The new date for the cruise is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. We&#39;re rescheduling due to thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the weather forecast. If you purchased a ticket, it will automatically remain valid for the new date, and no action is required. All other cruise details&mdash;including the time, meeting location, and event logistics&mdash;will remain the same. We understand that the new date may not work for everyone. Boat cruise ticket purchases are non-refundable, as they directly support our mission and the work we do in the community. However, we want to be as accommodating as possible and can offer a no-fee transfer of your ticket to another person if you&rsquo;re unable to attend on August 27. Simply reach out to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:gala@coopersquare.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">gala@coopersquare.org</a>.&nbsp; Thank you for your understanding, generosity, and continued support of our organization. We truly appreciate you and can&rsquo;t wait to celebrate with you on September 1st under (hopefully) drier skies! ***** Step aboard our Boat Cruise Gala to support stable, affordable homes in the Lower East Side. Your attendance helps sustain tenant counseling, anti-displacement organizing, the creation of permanently, deeply affordable housing, and all of our programming. Enjoy an evening on the water while celebrating with neighbors and friends building the housing justice movement. Register below to reserve your spot and help keep our community rooted, diverse, and strong.

Boat Cruise Gala

Enter The Actor&#39;s Playground Raffle 🎭 to support Cooper Square Committee&rsquo;s performing arts program and work for tenant rights and affordable housing in the Lower East Side. Your participation helps neighbors stay in their homes and strengthens community power. Every ticket is a concrete step toward resisting displacement, backing community-led development, and expanding our organizing and workshops for local tenants.

The Actor's Playground Raffle

Cooper Square Committee invites you to a performance and fundraiser celebrating The Actors Playground program, formerly known as Studio One. Our theater program, which began in mid-2022, offers free acting classes to students ages 18 and up, and is led by our Artistic Director, Zainab Musa. The courses range from &quot;Exploring the Basics,&quot; to &quot;Laying Your Foundation,&quot; &quot;Building a Character&quot; and &quot;Playing with Text.&quot; This impactful program operates on a slim budget. We&#39;re inviting you to join the growing circle of donors who want to support art education, particularly for artists of color. &nbsp; More info: https://coopersquare.org/actors-playground We hope you will join us for: * Wine and beer reception from 6:30 to 7:30 PM* A 20-minute performance at 7:30 PM by The Actors Playground students&nbsp;* A silent auction of tickets to various Broadway and Off-Broadway shows* An art exhibit by sculptor Emily Clark&nbsp; WHENThursday, July 9, 20266:30 PM WHEREThe Harriet Putterman Center59-61 East 4th Street, Suite 3W

Actors Showcase & Fundraiser

Become a Cooper Square Committee member to help protect affordable homes and community spaces in the Lower East Side. Your membership supports tenant organizing, legal clinics, and campaigns that keep longtime residents rooted in their neighborhood. As a member, you:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strengthen local efforts to stop displacement 🏙️</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Receive updates on housing rights and organizing opportunities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Have a voice in shaping our priorities and advocacy</li></ul> Join today to stand with your neighbors for stable, equitable housing.

Become a Cooper Square Committee member to help protect affordable homes and community spaces in the Lower East Side. Your membership supports tenant organizing, legal clinics, and campaigns that keep longtime residents rooted in their neighborhood.As a member, you:Strengthen local efforts to stop displacement 🏙️Receive updates on housing rights and organizing opportunitiesHave a voice in shaping our priorities and advocacyJoin today to stand with your neighbors for stable, equitable housing.

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