Despite the heavy rain and flooding in NYC today, we are excited to announce that we have a new date […]
Congratulations, Cohort 25!
We are so proud of all your hard work, growth, passion and community leadership! Thank you to all our supporters […]
GREEN
CITY
FORCE
Building the future.
Despite the heavy rain and flooding in NYC today, we are excited to announce that we have a new date […]
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.
We are so proud of all your hard work, growth, passion and community leadership! Thank you to all our supporters […]
“Life is what you make it, so when you’re passionate about something, give it your all. Then share that passion […]
Graduate Testimonial
“I finally joined GCF. It completely changed my view of the world and the scope of what I could do with my life”
NYCHA Residents
RESIDENTS
OF NYCHA
The Service Corps designs and drives closed-loop 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 through local leadership and community buy-in. 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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