Author Archives: Irene Branche

13th Annual Humor for HOPE

Join us on February 7, 2024 for a night of comedy and celebration at the 13th Annual Humor for HOPE! This event features nationally-recognized comedians and supports HOPE’s life-changing job training programs, making a difference at the intersection of economic, racial and environmental justice. Past years have sold out quickly, so get your tickets today! […]

The HOPE Program Appoints Tracey Capers as Executive Director

(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 […]

Bronx News 12: Bronx Community Comes Together in Starlight Park for Watershed Workday

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 […]

A Taste of HOPE 2023

Join us on May 16 for our signature gala featuring live entertainment and an unforgettable culinary tasting experience. A Taste of HOPE supports life-changing job training and career services for low-income New Yorkers. We are thrilled to honor Paul Neuman, a dedicated HOPE Board member for 15 years and a critical voice in the conception […]

Opinion: It’s Time to Reduce Our Climate Impact Through a Stronger Green Workforce

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 […]

12th Annual Humor for HOPE

Join us on February 8, 2023 for a night of comedy and celebration at the 12th Annual Humor for HOPE! This event features nationally-recognized comedians and supports HOPE’s life-changing job training programs, making a difference at the intersection of economic, racial and environmental justice. Past years have sold out quickly, so get your tickets today! […]

Jobseekers Trained to Transform and Revitalize Polluted Land thanks to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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 […]