By Iolanthe Brooks, Policy Associate Social enterprises—nonprofits that generate revenue to support their ongoing operations—present an innovative approach to workforce development, with the potential for systems-level impact. The Criminal Justice Investment Initiative (CJII) funded the work of three growing social enterprises: Drive Change, The HOPE Program’s Intervine, and Sweet Generation Bakery. In late September, a group of […]
Painted rooftops reflect the heat instead of absorbing it, reducing the need for air-conditioning and cutting greenhouse gases. Workers applying a reflective coating on the roof of the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx this October. Sunlight bounces off the lighter surface, which results in a reduction in energy costs.Credit…Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times […]
The HOPE Program is proud to be a 2021 TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner! Our team of five runners will raise money to empower under-resourced New Yorkers to reconnect with the workforce and rebuild their lives. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Each team member commits to running […]
