Greenhope Services for Women

435 East 119th Street

New York, NY 10035

Agency Contact

Angela Mamelka, CRC

Director of Career and Educational Services

Greenhope Services for Women

435 E. 119th Street

New York, NY 10035

212.360.4002 x1405

Nature and Purpose of Agency

Greenhope was established in 1975 in a convent that was transformed into a comprehensive residential treatment program for formerly incarcerated women. Over the years, it has developed formal relationships with the criminal justice system and has expanded its work to include services for women on parole and those referred by the courts as an alternative to incarceration (ATI). Located in East Harlem, Greenhope's commitment to providing quality services to predominantly poor African American and Latina ex-offenders has made it a leader in working with women to address the problems that lead to a life of drugs and crime. It is one of the few woman-centered facilities operating in New York State, which serves both parolees and ATI clients. Taken from: http://www.greenhope.org/about/about.shtml

Tasks Available for Students:

Daycare Center:

·  Assist with care for children 5 and under

Time requirements: Flexible 9am-5pm

Assist with tutoring:

·  Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes and GED prep

·  Basic math, reading, and writing

·  Tutoring in the computer lab

Time Requirements: Monday through Friday: Flexible between 9 AM and 5 PM

Monday: 6 PM to 8 PM

Tuesday: 6 PM to 7 PM

Tutoring only- **Must commit to 2 hours per week for 6 weeks. **

Student Awareness/Special Instructions

·  You must contact Greenhope to schedule your service in advance. You will not be able to serve without scheduling in advance.

·  You must show proof of a PPD test within the last 12 months. Students can obtain a free copy of the medical records from the school nurse in DaSilva Hall.

·  You must fill out the background check and submit it to Greenhope via fax or scan via email prior to starting your service at Greenhope. There is no cost for this service. The processing of the background check takes about 2-3 weeks.

Agency Directions

Driving:

Take the Grand Central Parkway West and continue onto I-278E. Take exit 46 towards Manhattan/Randalls Island. Merge onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Pay toll). Keep left at fork and follow signs for FDR Drive South. Merge onto FDR Drive. Take exit 16 for East 116th Street. Turn Right on Pleasant Avenue. Turn left on East 119th Street. Destination is on the right

Public Transportation:

Take Q46 towards Kew Gardens. Take the E Train towards the World Trade Center. Exit at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street. Walk to 51st Street. Take the 6 Train towards Pelham Bay Park. Exit at 116th Street and walk to 119th Street.

Updated 6/28/16 SB