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Meet Emily Rooney, 24. She spent the summer entrenched in the Massachusetts housing system — juggling phone calls, tracking down applications, and advocating for clients while trying to understand their unique needs and circumstances. The sociology major interned at Justice 4 Housing, a Boston-based grassroots nonprofit that seeks to dismantle housing discrimination and houselessness, particularly for people impacted by domestic violence and incarceration.
As a rental assistance intern for Justice 4 Housing’s Hands on Defense program, Rooney primarily worked as a housing navigator, assisting clients who are experiencing housing discrimination or instability based on their criminal history.
These experiences have encouraged Rooney to pursue a graduate degree in Community Development and Planning. After graduation, she wants to continue in social or community work. “Creating one-on-one connections with people helps with anything I’ll do,” she says. “I believe that the more we meet people from different backgrounds and learn their stories, the better off we'll all be.”
Thank you Emily. Love in action, Love Beyond!
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As a rental assistance intern for Justice 4 Housing’s Hands on Defense program, Rooney primarily worked as a housing navigator, assisting clients who are experiencing housing discrimination or instability based on their criminal history.
These experiences have encouraged Rooney to pursue a graduate degree in Community Development and Planning. After graduation, she wants to continue in social or community work. “Creating one-on-one connections with people helps with anything I’ll do,” she says. “I believe that the more we meet people from different backgrounds and learn their stories, the better off we'll all be.”
Thank you Emily. Love in action, Love Beyond!
Read the entire story here: Learn More
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