Program Description
The primary objective of the Junior Green Corps is to provide Homewood youth, ages 14-19, with structured activities that impact their physical environment, equip them for leadership roles in the community, and provide them with an opportunity to explore green collar jobs and careers. This year long program is a comprehensive, community-focused effort to engage youth in eradicating the negative outcomes of urban decay; litter strewn streets, overgrown vacant lots, and illegal dumpsites, Operation Better Block, Inc. provides youth with leadership development, academic support, and exposure to green jobs/careers. Through this program we hope to provide a path to financial security and prepare the next generation of green-thinking Homewood leaders. The Junior Green Corps program targets youth who face economic, educational, or personal barriers such as deficiencies in basic literacy skills, parenthood, and minor legal issues. Through strategic partnerships with other organizations, we provide our youth with access to the Green Industry.
Program Details
- Address 801 North Homewood Ave Pittsburgh, PA, 15208
- Contact Name Brooke Burchette; Kahlil Morris
- Phone 1 412-731-1908
- Website https://www.obbinc.org
- Organization Junior Green Corps
- Organization Type NP
- Minimum Age Served 14
- Maximum Age Served 19
- Minimum Grade Served 9
- Maximum Grade Served 12
Additional Info
- PGH Program Yes
Agency Info
- Name Operation Better Block, Inc
- Address 801 North Homewood Ave Pittsburgh, PA, 15208
- Phone 1 412-731-1908