GREEN
CITY
FORCE
Building the future.
Dear GCF Community, We’ve exceeded our Giving Tuesday goal and raised over $13,000! We are grateful to everyone who was able […]
Service Corps
Program
Overview
The Service Corps is GCF’s flagship AmeriCorps service and training program. Corps Members serve full-time to gain the skills, certifications, and experience required to launch sustainable career pathways while serving NYC public housing communities.
“I had an interest in hydroponics, spa science and cooking and [GCF] helped me to turn that interest into a […]
Dear GCF Community, As Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15/22 – 10/15/22) happens at the same time as recent climate disasters are […]
Graduate Testimonial
“When I first entered the Green City Force info session I didn’t realize that I was joining an organization that could have an exponential impact on my being successful.”
NYCHA Residents
RESIDENTS
OF NYCHA
The Service Corps designs and drives sustainability initiatives across the New York City Housing Authority and NYC. From Farms at NYCHA to Love Where You Live, GCF serves residents’ and communities’ health and sustainability. Learn how you can get involved, take home fresh produce, join the Service Corps or refer a friend or family member.
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Social Enterprise
SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE
PROGRAM
The GCF Illuminators help thousands of low-income New Yorkers reduce their energy bills every year in partnership with energy service providers and NYSERDA. Staffed and operated by GCF alumni, the Illuminators execute large-scale energy audit and retrofit projects in low-to-moderate-income single and multi-family housing.
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