Green City Force engages young @NYCHA and low-income NYC adults in impactful @AmeriCorps service and training for sustainability, equity and green careers.
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Joined October 2010
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How to join #GreenCityForce — the workforce development program in #NYC for those aged 18-24 🌱 (0/5)
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Congrats to @GreenCityForce Cohort 29! These #NYCHA sustainability leaders completed 250 hours of training, grew over 10,000 lbs of produce, & composted over 90,000 lbs of waste. We’re proud to partner with GCF to help build a greener future!
Read more: on.nyc.gov/3JuG4VF
📣 Save the Date: Oct 7th! 🎓💚
Cohort 29 is graduating after 900+ hours of service, sharing thousands of pounds of produce, and diving into the world of green jobs. 🌱
Join us in celebrating all they’ve accomplished! #GreenCityForce #Cohort29
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Congrats to @GreenCityForce Cohort 28 + 2024 Eco-Hub Fellows! In 6 months, the team:
✅ Audited 7 buildings
🥕 Harvested 2,500+ lbs of produce
🌱 Composted 61,700+ lbs of waste
We're proud to support #NYCHAYouth creating a greener NYC.
on.nyc.gov/4kQFHC2
#Sustainability
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🌳 Big thanks to @NewYorkStateAG Letitia James, @TreesNewYork & @GreenCityForce for helping plant 400 trees across @NYCHA sites—including at Red Hook Houses! This project means jobs, education & a greener future for residents.
#NYCHA #PublicHousing
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📸 #CorpsPhoto of the Week!
Congrats to Cohort 29 at @greencityforce, which recently completed bootcamp and received their GCF uniforms!
See more photos of #Corpsmembers at corpsnetwork.org/news/photos…
@AmeriCorps #Stand4Service #SaveAmeriCorps #CorpsWork
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#NYCHAResidents (18-24): Get paid while training for green jobs! Join @GreenCityForce’s Service Corps & gain hands-on experience in urban agriculture, sustainability & more.
📅Info sessions:
3/06: 12 pm - 1 pm
3/11: 2 pm - 3 pm
3/13: 12 pm - 1 pm
on.nyc.gov/2Is2XJ3
#REES
This year we honor #BlackHistoryMonth theme of #labor 💪🏾 A rich history shaping society while fighting for working-class #economicopportunities & playing a pivotal role in the growth of industries in which so many GCF alumni now forge trailblazing career paths. More on the blog!
#DidYouKnow that #GreenCityForce recruits two cohorts a year? This year we are welcoming Cohorts 29 and 30! 🌱Slots for the 2025 service terms are filling up FAST. Apply now! ✅ #UrbanFarming #Sustainability
Meet our January Alum Spotlight, Trebron, who now works with IT Trailblazers as a Housing Assistant! He says that, "the most important thing I gained from GCF is professionalism, training & certifications...A GCF recommendation goes a long way." His full profile now on the blog!
Today marks #MLKDay as a national #DayofService. In celebration and commemoration of Dr. King’s impactful life and vision for a just and inclusive society, we are committed to carrying on his dedication to #equity, #hope and action through #service.
📢 We’re nominated for a $75K grant! Your vote can help us advance environmental justice in NY!
🔗 Register & vote (Jan 4-10): bit.ly/FIC-NY
✔️ Rank us #1!
Meet our December Alumni Spotlight, Hassan, a Cohort 27 grad, who now works with Emes Solar as an Assistant Project Manager! 💡
Hassan's advice for fellow alumni and Corps Members? "Consistency in your goals is where success lies."
More on the blog: ow.ly/sZvH50UuX5i
👀 all we've accomplished together in 2024! 🎉 Corps Members & Alumni took all they learned, harnessed their own passions & aspirations, served thousands of community members & established prosperous paths ahead! Thanks to your support 💚 Contribute at greencityforce.org/donate
