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Green City Force (GCF) is a nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2009. It focuses on training young adults from low-income housing communities, particularly those in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) housing, to build careers in the green economy. GCF empowers these individuals by providing skills and experience in sustainability, enhancing their economic mobility and promoting a more equitable society. GCF offers various programs aimed at engaging youth in environmental initiatives. The NYC Cool Roofs project helps reduce urban heat while providing work opportunities. The Love Where You Live program promotes energy education and community resiliency. GCF also operates large-scale farms in partnership with Added Value, providing fresh produce to residents. Additionally, GCF supports alumni through career opportunities in energy efficiency and urban forestry, and its GCF Illuminators program conducts energy audits to help reduce energy costs for low-to-moderate-income housing.

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