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We had an inspiring morning honoring the 2014 Robin Hood Heroes. Learn more about #RHFunded Zearn, Brooklyn Kindergarten Society,and The River Fund New York and their unique stories. rh.org/heroes

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Sekou Siby’s story of perseverance is truly inspiring and we congratulate him on being named a 2013 Robin Hood Hero.

The Restaurant Opportunity Center was founded after September 11, 2001 by the surviving restaurant workers from Windows On The World.  73 Windows On The World workers died on 9/11. They began as a mutual support group helping each other to find work, and training each other for better jobs. Waiters trained dishwashers the skills to get better paying “front of the house” jobs.  Today, the center is improving working conditions for thousands of the nation’s low-wage restaurant workforce nationwide.  Sekou Siby, a kitchen worker at Windows On The World and now Deputy Director of ROC United, accepted the Robin Hood Heroes’ award on its’ behalf.

http://www.robinhood.org/about/sekou-siby

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Congratulations to Success Academy Charter Schools for all of its achievements  and being named a 2013 Robin Hood Hero.

Success Academy Charter Schools founded in 2006 on the strength of the “Success for All” curriculum, has scaled up rapidly while maintaining a focus on rigorous and joyful learning. Starting from one Harlem school serving 165 students in kindergarten and first grade, the network has now grown to serve 6,700 scholars in 22 elementary schools. Eva Moskowitz, CEO of Success Academy, accepted the award.

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Last week we honored Hometown Heroes as one of the 2013 Robin Hood Heroes.

When Robin Hood witnessed the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy across the tri-state area, we knew we needed to extend our hand beyond New York City.

Hometown Heroes were honored for their extraordinary efforts in helping residents of New Jersey rebuild and recover from the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy. They have helped thousands of Garden State residents by distributing funds to provide rental assistance, home repair payments, and furniture. Hometown Heroes was so effective, they were chosen to lead New Jersey’s “Restore the Shore” campaign. Eric Katz, who received funding from Hometown Heroes to rebuild his home following Sandy, accepted the award on Hometown Heroes’ behalf.