Spring 2 class kicked off yesterday with 17 students ready to start college! These students are taking part in our first Spring 2 session, designed to quickly provide recent High School Equivalency students who are on their way to college with application support and preparation for the CUNY Compass Exam. It’s always our goal to make sure our students […]
Over the weekend, over 40 people came together to participate in the SECOND ANNUAL CYCLE FOR EDUCATION at SoulCycle. The event was a ton of fun, a great workout and raised over $15,000 for Grace Outreach. Several Board Members participated in the ride, including Alexandra Zarrilli, Kara Murphy, Margaret Grace, Paula Bralow and Meg Sheridan as
GO’s Board of Directors Raises $15,000 at Second Annual SoulCycle Ride Read More »
Last Thursday, Grace Outreach and the Bronx Center for Nonprofits at Hostos Community College convened a meeting to discuss the state of adult and young adult literacy in the Bronx. A total of 42 educators, nonprofit professionals, policy makers, funders, and students shared their perspectives on the TASC exam, on necessary advocacy on both the local
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Grace Outreach is proud to announce that its Board of Directors have partnered with Soul Cycle to host a 45-minute, heart-pumping fundraiser ride to support the efforts of Grace Outreach. The event will take place on Saturday, April 9th at 2:30PM at Soul Cycle West Village (126 Leroy Street). Please click https://www.crowdrise.com/cycleforeducation/fundraiser/graceoutreachbronx to participate in
Our Board of Directors rides with Soul Cycle to raise funds for GO! Read More »
Tani got her High School Equivalency degree with Grace Outreach and then attended our College Prep program to get ready for college. But as she writes, it wasn’t easy. Tani’s agorophobia kept her in her apartment for years but now she’s ready to go to school at Hostos and become a therapist. We’re so proud
Read our student’s moving essay on conquering her fears at GO Read More »
What is the current state of Adult Literacy in the Bronx? Are there good opportunities for all Bronx residents to access adult literacy programs and classes? Is the current TASC exam which measures equivalency helping or not helping students? What can the programs and organizations do more of to help students and increase capacity? What
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Last Saturday three members of the Grace Outreach Staff competed in the Iron Maidens Raw Open: Danae Mcleod, Derrian Robinson, and Bintou Darboe (pictured above) lifted weights to a crowd of 150 people at Crossfit South Brooklyn. We tested our squat, bench press, and deadlift strength, and helped raise money for a scholarship that will benefit Grace
Grace Outreach staff lifts weights and creates a Scholarship! Read More »
Come cheer on your instructors Derrian, Bintou and Danae at the Iron Maidens Raw Open this Saturday, March 5th. Competitors have been raising money to create a scholarship for Grace Outreach college-bound students with no access to financial aid. The event is free and open to the public. Stop by and cheer on these strong
You’re invited to the Iron Maidens Open fundraiser for GO! Read More »
The Iron Maidens Raw Open is an all female powerlifting competition hosted by Crossfit South Brooklyn and they’re raising money for a scholarship for Grace Outreach Students! 65 women are competing in Iron Maidens this year from all over the East Coast. Each woman gets 3 attempts to test how much they can lift in
How did you find Grace Outreach and start teaching with us? Through the Literacy Assistance Center jobs page. I was looking for a science teaching position and Grace Outreach was looking for a science teacher and it was just meant to be. What is your educational background? BA from Rutgers, MA from Hunter. But much
