Born in Jamaica, raised in England and settled in Minnesota – we are lucky that Astor Green found his way to Hope Community. For 4 years, every Saturday morning, Astor has volunteered as a Math and English tutor for adult learners at the Hope Learning Center. Astor reflects on what inspires him to volunteer, “I really enjoy creating new ways for students to understand and solve math problems on their own.” With a PhD in Chemistry, Astor believes strongly that, “literacy is a foundation that everyone needs.”
Hope Community created and implemented a vision for a neighborhood where most had little hope. One building at a time, abandoned spaces have turned into homes for families. But buildings alone do not make community. People must build a community, and that understanding is at the core of Hope Community’s approach to neighborhood revitalization.