Gratitude this Giving Tuesday 🌟🎁 Give back with GCF
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Gratitude this Giving Tuesday 🌟🎁 Give back with GCF

Video by GCF Recruitment and Outreach Associate Rosemary Colon   Dear GCF Community, We have been busy welcoming Cohort 28 […]


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Alum of the Month: Brian Cruz
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Alum of the Month: Brian Cruz

“GCF worked with me to build my professional profile – they taught me so many ways to serve my community.” […]


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Our Next Chapter Together: A Message from GCF’s Executive Director
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Our Next Chapter Together: A Message from GCF’s Executive Director

Dear GCF Community, On Election Day, we launched our 28th cohort of AmeriCorps service members. They are currently going through […]


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Alum of the Month: Shamon Williams
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Alum of the Month: Shamon Williams

“[At GCF] I achieved personal and professional growth most of all.” Shamon Williams (he/him) Graduated: 2018, Cohort 14 From: Castle […]


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Alum of the Month: Karief Cain
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Alum of the Month: Karief Cain

“GCF not only helped me discover my interest in energy efficiency but also helped me secure my first job…and provided […]


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Celebrate 🌎 Climate Week, 🍽 Hunger Action Month, and 🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Celebrate 🌎 Climate Week, 🍽 Hunger Action Month, and 🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month!

Dear GCF Community, This weekend begins Climate Week NYC (9/22/24 – 9/29/24) – one of our favorite times of the […]


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Congratulations, Cohort 27!
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Congratulations, Cohort 27!

Congratulations to our latest graduates!  Cohort 27’s graduation ceremony was a spirited testament to their commitment and achievements.  We are […]


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Alum of the Month: Avonis Sam
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Alum of the Month: Avonis Sam

“If there’s a long road ahead of you, once you take that first step you’ll realize you’re already at your […]


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The Corps Network visits GCF!
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The Corps Network visits GCF!

Dear GCF Community, Last Friday, we were overjoyed to welcome The Corps Network and other special guests to GCF’s Howard […]


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Volunteer with GCF!
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Volunteer with GCF!

Dear GCF Community, We hope you’ve been having a great summer and staying cool amidst the high heat! Our Eco-Hubs […]


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Corps Member Professional Development Days!
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Corps Member Professional Development Days!

Over the past few weeks, we had the pleasure of attending two exceptional Professional Development Days, thanks to the generous […]


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RSVP to Cohort 27’s Graduation!
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RSVP to Cohort 27’s Graduation!

We hope you can join us on Monday, September 9th at LaGuardia Community College Performing Arts Center to celebrate the accomplishments of […]


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GCF’s 3rd Career Fair!
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GCF’s 3rd Career Fair!

At our bi-annual Career Fair last week, it was incredible to see our Cohort 27 Corps Members, alumni and a […]


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Alumni of the Month: Ashley Phillips
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Alumni of the Month: Ashley Phillips

“I loved working at GCF…[GCF helped me] learn about what it takes to make a lasting change in the NYCHA […]


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Message from our Executive Director
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Message from our Executive Director

Reflections on 10 Years of Service at GCF Dear GCF Community, Ever mindful of what came before me and what […]


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Recapping Pickleball for the Planet
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Recapping Pickleball for the Planet

Thank you to all who joined us at our Pickleball for the Planet event! It was wonderful to see everyone […]


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Alumni of the Month: Bernard Smith
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Alumni of the Month: Bernard Smith

“GCF provided me with the opportunities and the soft skills required to communicate what I’ve carried from job to job. […]


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Honoring Juneteenth
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Honoring Juneteenth

Dear GCF Community, On this Juneteenth, we honor the historical emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and reflect on the ongoing […]


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Reserve your ticket for Pickleball for the Planet!
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Reserve your ticket for Pickleball for the Planet!

Secure your spot for GCF’s Pickleball for the Planet!   Join us on Monday, July 1st from 6:30-9 PM at Wollman […]


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Embracing Equity, Justice & Diversity: GCF Celebrates Pride Month
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Embracing Equity, Justice & Diversity: GCF Celebrates Pride Month

Dear GCF Community, Our work creating social, environmental and economic justice relies on unity and intersectional empowerment. Acknowledging that these […]


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Alumni of the Month: Lismarie Santiago
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Alumni of the Month: Lismarie Santiago

“I always wanted to be a leader and help others, but my shyness stopped me. Now that I have the […]


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Spring Match Goal Update!
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Spring Match Goal Update!

Dear GCF Community, THANK YOU for your solidarity and great generosity – we’ve reached our spring match goal! We’re grateful […]


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Gear up for pickleball fun with Green City Force!
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Gear up for pickleball fun with Green City Force!

Join us on Monday, July 1st from 6 to 9 PM at Wollman Rink in Central Park for a pickleball […]


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Alumni of the Month: Aqilah Richardson
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Alumni of the Month: Aqilah Richardson

“Believe in yourself – that you can do anything you set your mind to. Never give up. No matter how […]


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