Hustlaz 2 Harvesters
Green Workforce Development
Green Workforce Development
This work contributes to meausrable improvements in neighborhood safety through environmental design and community presence.
Hustlaz 2 Harvesters (H2H) is MSK’s workforce development initiative that equips returning citizens and community members with practical trade skills through hands-on projects that strengthen local food systems and community spaces.
Participants work alongside mentors on real projects connected to MSK’s Applied Research Urban Farm and community resilience initiatives, gaining experience that supports pathways to employment in construction, facilities maintenance, and green infrastructure.
CPTED strategies supported by MPD crime card data show measurable decreases in neighborhood crime near the garden site
Through Hustlaz 2 Harvesters, participants received stipends while learning practical trade skills and contributing to projects that strengthen local communities.
Youth, mentors, and returning citizens work side by side on projects that strnegthen neighborhoods and create opportunities for a new start.
This short video highlights MSK's off-grid cold storage system and community work at the Applied Research Urban Farm.