Dr. Yvette Ortiz grew up in Manhattan’s Washington Heights. She was raised by a single mom who...
HEROES
The Robin Hood Hero's Award is given annually to a few special New Yorkers who have overcome insurmountable obstacles and shown us the resiliency of the human spirit. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate the programs that we support, as well as the people they assist. Their stories inspire us to do more.
2012
Jason Medina
Jason Medina grew up across the street from Harlem RBI and watched a field of dreams emerge from...
Sara Rivera
Sara Rivera was born in El Salvador. She was raised by her grandmother who taught her how to sew...
2011
Delkys Ortiz Pena
Delkys Ortiz Pena lived in the Dominican Republic, where his father physically and verbally abused...
Mutiya Vision
How does a young woman go from being homeless to being a homeowner, a business owner and an award-winning author?...
Norman Atkins
Norman Atkins is not only a hero, he is a local hero. From 1989 to 1994, he was the co-executive...
2010
Jose Anthony Pagan
Jose Anthony Pagan grew up in the Bronx amidst poverty and family dysfunction. He...
School of One
School of One is a prototype math program being tested in three New York City middle schools. It...
Shereece Blake
Shereece Blake is a 21-year-old graduate of Kingsborough Community College (K.C.C.). She grew up in...
