(Brooklyn and Bronx, NY) – The Board of Directors at The HOPE Program, a nonprofit that empowers New Yorkers to obtain employment and long-term financial sustainability, has appointed Tracey Capers as Executive Director, effective October 16, 2023. Ms. Capers will tap into her vast professional experience working closely with staff and the board to foster […]
Watch or read the full story The Rain Gardens Action in Neighborhoods Coalition came together on Tuesday afternoon in Starlight Park to help fight climate change by cleaning up rain gardens. The coalition includes The Bronx River Alliance, The Gowanus Canal Conservancy, The Guardians of Flushing Bay, the Newtown Creek Alliance and the HOPE program. Community members […]
Read the story by Ana Chapman on LinkedIn Every Earth Day, individuals, communities, and organizations reflect on how they’re doing their part – personally and professionally – and the ways in which they can contribute to a more sustainable future. For me, enacting change stems from my role in the workforce development field. I’ve worked […]
Bronx, NY – Participants in The HOPE Program’s Sustainable South Bronx green jobs program celebrated their completion of twelve weeks of training and are preparing to enter the workforce. Thanks to a recent grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), participants gained the qualifications to redevelop brownfields, which are lands that have been polluted […]
