/// About Us ///

Founded in East Harlem. Proven for 40 years.

STRIVE began in 1984, created to confront the chronic unemployment and poverty affecting historically marginalized communities across New York City.

Career mindset training paired with long-term wraparound support was a groundbreaking idea then. Four decades on it's a proven model — and the reason employers keep coming back.

  • 1984 Founded in East Harlem, New York City
  • 85,000+ People prepared for success
  • 2033 On track to serve 10,000 people a year
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