Fall at STRIVE

The STRIVE Newsletter

Hopeful happenings on the road to economic opportunities

STRIVE receives $1.8M from Gotham Gives,

one of STRIVE’s largest private grants to date,

for new reentry employment program

Thanks to a $1.8 million grant from anchor funder Gotham Gives, STRIVE’s reentry program – Fresh Start, will ensure that 300 adults experience a smooth transition to their communities by providing employment opportunities in industries where they can advance.

CEO Phil Weinberg's pandemic reflections in

WorkingNation's new article

STRIVE CEO, Phil Weinberg shares his insight on the future of workforce development in WorkingNation’s article: 18 months into a pandemic, where do we go from here?

“We must hold one another accountable to maintain this focus and convert our words and early deeds into meaningful and sustained action to advance racial equity in the days and years ahead,” says Weinberg.

More Mental Wellness workshops for students

Our licensed staff assist students and alumni and teach them how to cope with their emotional barriers. We offer many workshops for students to choose from to meet their specific needs.

Mental wellness is essential to professional development and personal empowerment. We can help our students achieve all that and more.

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Attend our 2021 Equity For All Gala

This virtual event supports STRIVE in its mission to remove barriers that disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities, barriers that stand between our students and economic mobility. STRIVE carries out this mission in New York, our newly launched Atlanta branch, and all our affiliate partners. All proceeds directly benefit STRIVE students on their journey to employment.

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Success in STRIVE Baltimore

Thanks to the Center for Urban Families (CFUF), our affiliate in Baltimore, individuals like LaRae (pictured above) have been able to access resources that can help them reach their career goals. We are proud to see how students benefit from our programs on our partners' sites.

Read LaRae's story

Mock Interview sessions

prepare students for success

STRIVE formed an important partnership with Annaly Capital Management during the pandemic, thanks to their new governance giving strategy. This partnership also features employee volunteerism, leading to a valuable mock interview session with STRIVE students. After participating, students are more prepared and confident in their job search. We look forward to future collaboration.

STRIVE has once again received a 4-star rating

from Charity Navigator!

Meet STRIVE Atlanta graduate, Nathan

Nathan describes his experience with STRIVE Atlanta as one that provided him with the tools, skills, and confidence he needed to succeed.

“STRIVE Atlanta provided me with the technology training and supports that allowed me to regain confidence. The group settings helped me release the fear and uncertainties I had about computers and now I can use them on my own.”

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Remember Che and his first job during the pandemic? He's now stable, thriving and giving back.

Che graduated from STRIVE New York's construction program in 2019. He created his own nonprofit organization that advocates for youth, and he actively organizes community giveaway events. In September, Che gave away school supplies to around 350 community members. Our graduates are truly inspiring, and we are extremely proud of them.

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Show Your Support!

If you wish to help our students on their paths to upward mobility, we greatly appreciate support of all sizes.

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Would you like to:

Make a difference in the world of work and

promote equal opportunity?

Join the STRIVE Young Professionals Committee to make an impact while networking and supporting STRIVE.

Join us here!