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Josie Manucha

Josie Manucha

Josie is the Reentry & Recovery Case Manager for New Hour. She is a licensed social worker with experience working in family reunification, youth counseling, crisis intervention, and community organizing. Josie received her B.A. in Politics from Ithaca College in 2021 and her M.S.W. from Howard University in 2024.


As a life-long Long Islander, Josie focuses on local politics and issues facing the community with a harm reduction-centered approach. In her free time, Josie enjoys knitting, cooking, and trying to entertain her cats.

Our Impact This Year

  • Women Impacted

    2,600

  • Volunteer Hours

    1,200

  • Mary A., EMERGE graduate
    Mary A., EMERGE graduate

    New Hour's EMERGE program helped me to believe in myself again.

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