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Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society’s vision is to create a world where all who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated can become positive, contributing members of society. We do this through a holistic, one-stop model of service provision. Our continuum of care, informed and implemented by professionals with cultural backgrounds and life experiences similar to those of our clients, helps Read more...
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Year Up New York is a one-year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships. We welcomed our first class in September, 2006. Located across the street from the New York Stock Exchange in the heart of New York City’s financial district, the site serves urban Read more...
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Are you looking for a job? Workforce1 can help you find and prepare for the job you want. Whether you are unemployed, hoping to make a mid-career change, or looking for your first job, Workforce1 Career Centers in each of the 5 boroughs offer a number of services. Workforce1 Career Centers are a partnership of agencies and organizations working together Read more...
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Webster C.C. is a multi-service community center. We provide numerous services and programs to the community at no charge or a reduced fee. Below are some of the programs that we offer. Read more...
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West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. (WE ACT for Environmental Justice) is a Northern Manhattan community-based organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by assuring that people of color and/or low-income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. As a result of our ongoing work to educate and mobilize the more Read more...
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VIP Community Services provides substance abuse assistance via Day Treatment. Their program includes Clinical Services, Vocational/Educational Services, and Recreational Activities. Breakfast and lunch is serviced daily… Hours Of Operation Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Read more...
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Urban Word presents literary arts education and youth development programs in the areas of creative writing, spoken word, college prep, literature and hip-hop. UW provides FREE, safe and uncensored writing workshops to teens year round, and hosts the Annual NYC Teen Poetry Slam, NY Knicks Poetry Slam, an Annual College Fair, NYC Youth Poet Laureate Program, Uptown Open and Brooklyn Read more...
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Technology Service Corps (TSC), is a 22 week intensive training program that prepares underserved New York City young adults (ages 18-25) and veterans in Dallas (ages 21-40) to become IT professionals in the nonprofit, public and business sectors. For over a decade, TSC has been providing free IT training and career support. TSC has three locations that include: Brooklyn, Harlem Read more...
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The TEAK Fellowship helps talented New York City students from low-income families gain admission to and succeed at top high schools and colleges. Along with academic support, TEAK provides leadership training, exposure to the arts and outdoors, mentoring, career experience, and assistance with the high school and college application processes. A strong academic foundation is increasingly essential for personal advancement Read more...
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Summer on the Hill (SOH) is a year-round, supplemental enrichment program for promising, low-income public school students from the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Harlem. One of the most sought-after programs in New York City, SOH bridges the gap between public and private education with accelerated academic classes and individual guidance in a calm, nurturing setting. An independent, 501(c)3 organization, SOH Read more...
