Trellis Lowdown - Week of May 6th
The goal of this project is to celebrate the everyday heroes of Fort Greene, residents who have taken it upon themselves to organize for good in the neighborhood.
Read MoreJustice Sightings - May 6th
The great urban poverty paradox is that if a city improves life for poor people currently living there by improving public schools, or mass transit [and health], that city will attract more poor people
Read MoreReshaping the Working Lunch and Flex Fridays this Summer
What would it look like to include opportunities over our lunch break or shorter week to serve those who can't escape and those who continue to face the harsh realities of a hot, hungry and perhaps homeless summer?
Read MoreLoving Teens on the Courts of New York
Street 2 Street builds on this by organizing basketball tournaments in communities all around New York where these teenagers meet coaches and volunteers who will take a weekend to cheer them on and spend time with them. It is through the tournaments and moments with the volunteers, that these students can be introduced to the One who made us and loves us not because of our skills on the court, One who promises to redeem and restore the brokenness and who doesn't abandon us when things go bad or get hard.
Read MorePostponed and Moved - Adding Color to Your Life This Summer
School Murals by Thrive NYC creates public art that transforms public schools into centers of creative collaboration and change. They raise the bar of possibility as students, faculty, families, and artists collaborate to conceive and execute a shared vision. Their permanence serves as a continuing reminder of what’s possible when communities and schools partner for sustainable change.
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