New York City’s affordability crisis is only getting more dire. Families are struggling to afford basic necessities, housing insecurity is impacting our most vulnerable, and income inequality continues to widen. The skyrocketing cost of living is taking the biggest toll on working families – with many being priced out of their neighborhoods or the city […]
For 40 years, The HOPE program has equipped individuals from marginalized communities with the tools, self-assurance and support needed to secure meaningful employment. Having trained over 400 cohorts and thousands of graduates, HOPE empowers communities with disproportionately higher unemployment rates, with 90% of the program’s participants identifying as Black, indigenous and people of color. With […]
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Field of Light at Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s East Side is closing next month. The last night to walk through the art installation on 1st Avenue and 41st Street is November 30th, 2024. The project in the empty field consists of 18,750 lights that were installed in three weeks last […]
The South Bronx is home to 100% of the waste produced in the Bronx. The neighborhood has endured six decades of diesel truck-related traffic coming from the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, where 15,000 vehicles traverse the area daily. This has resulted in toxic air pollution and persistent health issues for the community. The South Bronx exemplifies the […]
HOPE was featured in this great segment on The Weather Channel, highlighting how our CoolRoofs program mitigates the urban heat island effect in NYC. Check it out below!
NEW YORK, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a newly formed Green Economy Advisory Council, and unveiled the initial members selected to be part of the group. The Council stakeholders are tasked with advising NYCEDC on flagship commitments to address the climate crisis, advance a just transition towards a clean energy future, […]
(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 […]
