The STRIVE Newsletter Hopeful happenings on the road to economic opportunities

U.S. Secretary of Labor Visits STRIVE STRIVE hosted Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on March 16, highlighting a long-standing partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. Students and Secretary Walsh found much in common as they shared stories from their lives and career journeys.  The visit was also in recognition of STRIVE's decade-long relationship with the Dept. of Labor. Since 2012, STRIVE has been awarded 9 federal grants across 10 U.S. cities. The secretary had a chance to be with students in the Future Leaders program, funded through a grant of $4.5 million in 2021. The program is for justice-impacted young adults and is operating in New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Diego. Read more

Employer Partnership Highlight: Atlanta Beltline STRIVE's collaboration with our employers is key to STRIVE’s model, and showcased by our partners at the Atlanta BeltLine and Trees Atlanta as graduates begin to enter new careers.

STRIVE is Expanding! Thanks to the work of our staff, partners, and donors, this year we see growth in every program including: The new reentry program, Fresh Start, to enroll 100 New Yorkers. Expanding the Future Leaders program for young adults in four cities, including New York. STRIVE Atlanta adding 5 full cohorts  New programs, plus classes back in-person across our network of partner cities. We'll serve 2,000 individuals nationally in 2022.

Join Us In-Person for the Women's Empowerment Luncheon! Celebrate the career journey’s of our honorees and hear from STRIVE graduates who are reaching incredible heights. Sponsorships, tickets, and donations are welcome to support the women of STRIVE.

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Welcome Antoinette and Phil We are proud to announce that Antoinette (Tonie) Leatherberry and Phil Salinger have joined our Board of Directors! They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to the team, and we can't wait to do some good with them.  Read More Here

Celebrating 10 Years as CEO & President STRIVE President & CEO, Phil Weinberg reflects on his 10 years of service and the incredible impact made possible when supporters and students invest in change. Our students inspire us by choosing to create a new future for themselves, and STRIVE’s supporters give them the tools to make that future possible. Watch the Video

Home sweet home! STRIVE Atlanta’s new location!

STRIVE Atlanta's New Advisory Council The STRIVE Atlanta Advisory Council represents partners, supporters, and community leaders who are committed to the success of STRIVE graduates. Council members from institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, The Coca-Cola Company, and Goldman Sachs all met in person for the first time, setting up a new chapter for STRIVE Atlanta.

The National Reentry Workforce Collaborative Thought Leadership Series STRIVE took part in a session on economic mobility, exploring strategies and approaches that have been proven to help people impacted by the justice system achieve upward mobility.

Graduate Story: Rachel Rachel has come to STRIVE again and again since her graduation and always found support. Listen to her explain her story in her own words in this 1 minute video.

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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