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Congressional Testimony, March 8, 2007

TESTIMONY OF ROB CARMONA BEFORE THE JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Addressing the Problem of African-American Male Unemployment [Text in PDF] [Listen in RealAudio]

Press Release

HELPING ISRAEL SOLVE ITS UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS STRIVE's Job Training and Placement Programs Makes its Debut in Tel Aviv [PDF]

Press Release

STRIVE AND RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ARTS FOUNDATION CREATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEOPLE IMPRISONED UNDER ROCKEFELLER DRUG LAWS Simmons Brothers Art Scholarship To Be Awarded Annually To a Prisoner Who Wants To Study Art [PDF]

Press Release

$100,000 GRANT FROM ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION Grant Supports STRIVE's National Network of Job Training and Social Services Programs [PDF]

Speech given by Senator Charles E. Schumer, October 25, 2006

African American Males and OTDA's Earned Income Tax Credit This call-to-arms on African American male joblessness features STRIVE on pages 4-6 [PDF]

Our work has been showcased in numerous leading media platforms, such as 60 Minutes (CBS), People magazine, the New York Times, the New York Daily News, and Crain’s New York Business. The recognition we receive places us in a pivotal position to affect workforce development nationwide.

New York Post, April 16, 2007

“East Harlem's STRIVE Helps The Unemployable Get Jobs — And Turn Their Lives Around” This 2,300-word feature article follows a group of program participants from orientation to graduation.

New York Times, April 15, 2007

“HOME FRONT; Willy Wonka? Not Exactly. But He Does Change Lives.” Reporting on how STRIVE’s Employer-of-the-Year, Michael Altman of Tumbador Chocolate, is helping our graduates and gaining valued employees. [Link to NYTimes.com]

New York Times, March 15, 2007

“The Danger Zone” Bob Herbert's Op-Ed feature on black male joblessness quotes Rob Carmona, president of STRIVE. [Link to NYTimes.com]

AFRO American Newspapers, March 14, 2007

“Capitol Hill Holds Hearing on Black Male Unemployment” Coverage of the Congressional hearings features STRIVE and quotes Rob Carmona.

Daily News, September 21, 2006

“The King of Second Chances — Rob Carmona teaches hard-to-place jobseekers the right attitude” A full-page profile of Rob Carmona, STRIVE’s President.

New York Times, June 19, 2006

“With a Little Help, Gaining Broader Access to Better-Paying Jobs” A half-page article in the Metro section about STRIVE’s successful and crucial role in New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s construction program. [Link to NYTimes.com]

New York Times, May 7, 2006

“Sometimes the Right Approach Is Putting the Best Face Forward” [Link to NYTimes.com]

Crain’s New York Business, January 25, 2006

“Harlem Job-Prep Nonprofit Expands to Israel”

New York Times, January 18, 2006

“Learning From Youthful Missteps, and Hoping to Teach Others to Avoid Them” [Link to NYTimes.com]

New York Times, April 17, 2005

“HOME FRONT; There's Networking, and There's Working” A profile of STRIVE’s LIFTT Program. The article was featured on the front page of the Job Market Section. [Link to NYTimes.com]

Crain’s New York Business, April 11, 2005

“Game Face Provokes Frowns In Job Market.” STRIVE’s unique solution to help inner city men succeed in landing jobs.

CBS NEWS: The Early Show, March 23, 2005

Featuring Strive's President Rob Carmona: The Heroics Of Being A Father: Man Inspires Others To Leave Drugs And Vice To Be Better 'Pops' [Link to CBSNews.com]

Crain’s New York Business, January 17, 2005

“STRIVE Aims To Lessen Strife.” Appearing as an item in the popular “New York, New York” section, STRIVE announces it is expanding to Israel.

People Magazine, June 21, 2004

“Building A Better Dad.” A three page feature about Rob Carmona, STRIVE’s president, and the POPS program he created.

CBS NEWS: 48 Hours, March 31, 2004

Featuring Strive staff member Sean Pica: Forever Changed: Former Teen Convict Begins New Life As A Counselor [Link to CBSNews.com]

New York Times, January 18, 2004

“Father Imperfect” A New York Times cover story about STRIVE’s very successful POPS program focusing on a few men who were helped by the program. [Link to NYTimes.com]

New York Post, December 17, 2003

“High School.” STRIVE announces its partnership with Russell Simmons to set up a scholarship fund for anyone who was incarcerated under New York State’s Rockefeller Drug Laws. This is the first time the organization appears in Page Six - the most famous gossip column in the country.

The Record (New Jersey), October 26, 2003

“Moving Up, Staying Up.” Northern New Jersey’s largest daily newspaper profiles Rob Carmona, STRIVE’s president, and the entire STRIVE program.

New York Times, October 19, 2003

“A Family Problem Prompts A Career” Appearing on the front page of the Job Market section, STRIVE forms a partnership with Mount Sinai School of Medicine to train and provide workers to help combat Harlem’s growing asthma problem. [Link to NYTimes.com]