Taja Williams
During the 8 months I was a part of Green City Force, I have become a better person not only […]
During the 8 months I was a part of Green City Force, I have become a better person not only […]
Green City Force has been an amazing opportunity for me to develop my interpersonal and communication skills, expand on career […]
I became a GCF service member because my current and past bosses thought it was a good opportunity for me […]
Before Green City Force I sat at home thinking about opportunities I wish I had. Eventually, I got comfortable in […]
Green City Force was such a great experience for me to be a part of, and because of that, it […]
Green City Force was an opportunity for me and a chance to steer my life in a different direction. Prior […]
Joining Green City Force changed my view on life and helped me with my professional development skills, especially in how […]
Before GCF I was sitting at home not doing anything, just working on my music. One of my close friends […]
I decided to join GCF because I didn’t have a path that led anywhere and figured Green City Force would […]
Green City Force is a program of black and brown excellence for NYCHA youth. We do community service like outreach, […]
To me, Green City Force means an opportunity to lead to other opportunities that many youth need to help them […]
Patience with self. Patience with others. Patience with land. Used as an exercise in both patience and discipline, Green City […]
I chose to be a Corps Member in Green City Force because I sought out a need for a change […]
Green City Force was an amazing experience because not only do I get out more often but I also help […]
I act as one of four garden supervisors in Patterson as part of the Mayor’s Action Plan team, acting as […]
I came into Green City Force with no plan. I had no plan for my academics, work, or personal future. […]
Learning about environmental injustice through Green City Force was very eye opening. I’ve always felt like I didn’t fit into […]
“Dream do come true, if only we wish hard enough. You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice […]
Being a part of Green City Force has given me the chance to be in so many enlightening spaces and […]
Throughout my term, Green City Force has basically been my lifeline to have motivation and patience for myself. I’ve also […]
GCF meant that I was a part of a community of people who have my best interest in mind, while […]
Before joining the program, I was a bit lost and did not know what my next step would be, only […]
Wisdom is traded for youth, we go through our lives experiencing ALL types of events, and all of them get […]
Green City Force has meant to me a sanctuary to hone my skills. Before Green City Force I always believed […]
Becoming a cohort member of Green City Force was definitely a learning experience. Serving in the Forest Houses community was […]
Green City Force has meant a lot to me, mainly because I’ve formed friendships that have grown deeper than I […]
I joined Green City Force because I had an interest in agriculture as well as bettering my community. I saw […]
Green City Force means a lot to me. It has taught me a lot and I have grown from it. […]
Green City Force has been a trying, tough experience. However, it also taught me that I’m even stronger than I […]
During my time in Green City Force, I’ve experienced a great deal of knowledge and learning in horticulture, agriculture, and […]
Green City Force (GCF) was actually my first job since I graduated high school, it was my first introduction into […]
When I first entered the Green City Force info session I didn’t realize that I was joining an organization that […]
Green City Force put me through a lot. Besides the farm work, I have gained a lot of character development […]
Green City Force means that I have to set goals and make future career paths that I am willing to […]
I became a Corps Member because I wanted to experience new things. Before GCF I went to college full time […]
From my point of view, Green City Force is defined as a community surrounding intelligent young adults. The program sets […]
Before Green City Force, I never saw myself working as an urban farmer and getting my hands dirty. I was […]
Before Green City Force I was searching around for a job, jumping from interview to interview and being denied. I […]
Green City Force means change. Green City Force not only changes you but through my term, I saw the change […]
I went to college for two years but I didn’t finish school because I didn’t challenge or push myself to […]
I remember I wanted to join Green City Force because I wanted to obtain certifications and the knowledge to obtain […]
Green City Force, to me, is a way to guide people who haven’t found a clear direction in life to […]
Before I joined Green City Force I didn’t have much direction in what I wanted to do, then my brother […]
Green City Force was a great experience for my personal growth. I came from a toxic household where I was […]