Green City Force

Green City Force, a non-profit organization located in Brooklyn, New York, employs 216 individuals and generates annual revenue of $12.9 million. Founded in 2009, the organization serves as an AmeriCorps program. The organization focuses on engaging young adults from low-income communities in environmental service opportunities across New York City. They offer a program called the Service Corps, designed to prepare these young adults for careers in sustainable fields. Green City Force distinguishes itself through its emphasis on training and empowering young people from underserved backgrounds. Through their programs, they aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, construct urban farms in public housing developments, and educate the community on environmental issues such as food, waste, water, and energy. Their graduates often go on to secure jobs or further their education with support from the organization's alumni initiatives and partnerships with employers. The organization can be reached through its website at greencityforce.org.