Not everyone has equal access to the American Dream. STRIVE is proud to advance economic justice in Black and Brown communities nationwide.
STRIVE exists to remove the barriers that stand between our students and opportunity. We stand in solidarity in the fight for racial justice and equality.
Major Commitments from Foundations and Corporations on
COVID-19 Relief and Racial Equity
Since March, STRIVE has stood firmly with our students and alumni as they have encountered unprecedented hardships, sought new jobs, and worked hard to navigate work and life challenges.
We thank our amazing donors who rallied to make a direct impact in addressing economic inequities.
Major investments were recently made from two long-standing partners: Goldman Sachs and Jefferies Financial Group.
STRIVE is proud to be one of eight anchor grantees for the Goldman Sachs Fund for Racial Equity.
And we are proud to be a part of the Jefferies Global Coronavirus Relief Charity Day Fund.
A special thanks to the following foundations and corporations for providing COVID-19 rapid relief funds:
Annaly Capital Management
Cooley LLP
Good+ Foundation
Robin Hood Foundation
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Additionally, our community raised funds last month for our $40,000 matching gift challenge. Thank you to our anonymous donors who funded the match.
STRIVE Atlanta Preparing for Launch
STRIVE Atlanta will be our first STRIVE-operated site outside of NYC. What we can't do alone, we can do together. Thank you to some of our early investors in Atlanta, including Atlanta CareerRise, for being such a strong catalyst for this new venture. STRIVE Atlanta will focus on training in communities south of the I-20 Highway, a community in great need. Virtual classes will start in late fall 2020 with logistics, warehousing, and industrial maintenance as the first career path.
Moving one person 200% above the poverty line—a household income of $50,000 for a family of four—makes an economic impact. STRIVE Atlanta plans to graduate 375 people within the first three years of full operations and provide a pathway toward family-sustaining careers.
STRIVE Graduates Share Stories as Essential Workers
We are inspired by the resilience, grit, and hope from our graduates and students who are building a path to a career in essential industries that drive our communities forward.
In the face of the pandemic, hundreds of graduates have started new jobs across our network nationwide.
STRIVING Together. The Power of Unity.
our graduates and students were in dire need of financial support during the start of the pandemic and NYC shutdown. Andrew Yang and Humanity Forward, SaverLife, and Neighborhood Trust teamed-up with STRIVE to provide $200,000 in direct cash support.
As a result of this initiative, 200 students and alumni received $1,000 each. In addition, they received support from STRIVE and Neighborhood Trust for financial education.
"On behalf of 200 students and alumni, I would like to thank Andrew Yang and Humanity Forward, SaverLife, and Neighborhood Trust for their generosity and support of our community. Your generous gift has enabled people to find stability, pay bills, and buy food during these challenging times."
-Lakythia Ferby, Executive Director, STRIVE New York
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