• Our Impact
  • Impact in Red Hook

Each year, RHI impacts the lives of over 6,500 residents of Red Hook. RHI’s model confronts the systems and barriers that perpetuate poverty for the Red Hook community. Youth and residents are given tools, resources and opportunities with which they can lead the way toward a more equitable, hopeful future.

Empowering Youth
  • 100% of middle schoolers graduated and enrolled in their first choice for high school
  • $250,000 earned by Youth Leaders to support themselves and their families
  • 225 Young Adults participating in college access, employment, and socio-emotional support services
  • 95% of Youth Leaders gained admission to college
Building Community
  • 500 Red Hook residents attend community events throughout the year
  • 250 Local Leaders trained in English and Spanish since the program’s inception in 2013
  • $500,000 awarded to Red Hook Farms to install an irrigation system on the Columbia Street Farm
  • 18 months invested in anti-violence research and solutions led by young adults from Red Hook
Investing in Residents
  • $5.5M was earned by people from Red Hook in the past five years
  • 150 youth and residents are on RHI’s staff, making us one of the largest local employers
  • 85% of RHI’s employees are from Red Hook
Read the Full Impact Report
“I probably would never have even applied to college if it hadn’t been for the staff at RHI. Ms. Deanna showed us each step, let everyone take turns doing something, and made sure we were on task.”
Leslie, College Scholar

Leslie, College Scholar

“Career Accelerator allowed me to think about the ways in which I would like to improve my skills as a leader and develop them in real time. ”
Tarik, Education Manager

Tarik, Education Manager

“People are more inclined to come when they see we’re the ones leading. We see them out in the community and we can hold them accountable. People have a different level of respect when it’s their neighbors up there.”
Tevina, Lead Organizer

Tevina, Lead Organizer

“I feel very relieved that there aren’t any financial burdens that will prohibit me from attending college. I’m very excited, very happy for this new chapter in my life. ”
Jazmin, College Scholar

Jazmin, College Scholar

“From the start of freshman year and learning professional skills and job readiness, to senior year and being more responsible and mature, I am thankful for Red Hook Initiative. I could go on and on but with you guys, you gave RHI the opportunity to impact so many lives. I am very grateful that I got to come everyday and get help with homework, resume making and coming to the lovely people in here when I felt I had any problems. I hope RHI gets to thrive for years and years and I can come back after college and influence some of my peers.”
Kashief, Youth Leader

Kashief, Youth Leader

“RHI has been the inspiration behind my success. Finishing high school and going to college is my main priority and RHI has helped me along the way. ”
Chelsea, Youth Leader

Chelsea, Youth Leader