City and state officials joined together with Urban Upbound to announce the launch of the Jobs-Plus program in Queensbridge Houses on Friday, Jan. 21.
Urban Upbound is a nonprofit founded by Bishop Mitchell Taylor, a lifelong resident of the Queensbridge Houses, bringing high-quality services to residents in New York City.
The new Jobs-Plus program will provide residents with financial counseling and education services. Financial counselors will help residents obtain access to resources like food stamps and health benefits.
“Urban Unbound is proud to finally cut the ribbon on the first official city-funded Jobs-Plus site in Queensbridge Houses,” Taylor said. “This is a historic event and we look forward to creating community support for work. Neighbors are working with neighbors to create a vibrant workforce and career track for residents in public housing.”
