We are using these stories to demonstrate our impact within
our program participants and our community. There’s no better
way to show off our amazing work than by having them tell you
about it and other aspects of their lives. How can you get
involved? Write your story by posting your responses to our
prompts in the comment section below. Retweet our tweets from
Twitter and encourage others to follow us too (ilovensnp).
Share our posts on Facebook. Even off-line you can help, by
telling others about Norris Square Neighborhood Project.
And one of the best ways to get involved? Donate.
Our Development Team thanks you! (Megan, Lindsay,
and of, course, you know John by now!
VIDEO OF THE DAY: MEET OUR STAFF
“We LOVE what we do!” – NSNP Staff
Age: All ages!!!
Role at NSNP:
Make it all happen!
Time Involved at NSNP: Over 38 years!
Where I am from:
NORRIS SQUARE!
2141 N. Howard St.
CHECK OUT OUR CAMPAIGN NUMBERS:
Matching Fund:
Raised to Date: $855
Goal: $1,000
We must raise $145 TODAY
in order to meet our goal of $1,000!
Siempre Adelante Campaign:
Raised to Date: $7,425
Goal: $10,000
Date Campaign Ends: 12/31
Developed collaboratively by staff and youth interns, using shared knowledge and youth input!
We, people of all ages, work together as equal partners.
We facilitate youth being the leaders, drivers and decision-makers of our programs and activities.
We celebrate and welcome the differences between us and see them as opportunities.
We communicate openly, positively, and constructively.
We use what we learn at Norris Square Neighborhood Project to be role models and change makers in our community.
We are a positive and supportive family.
We encourage innovation, creativity, and group problem-solving.
We respect each other.
We love what we do here!
“We do a lot of fun things here!” -NSNP Youth
“I was raised in this neighborhood and love it. This is where I want to stay and this is where I belong.”
-Valerie Martinez, Operations Manager
“NSNP is such a loving place. I love coming to work here!” -Catherine Rosas Morales, Office Intern
“I love working at NSNP because I believe so much in what we are doing. As an organization, we are connecting so many dots together to help fill the gaps of our communities and society. We are giving kids a safe and welcome place to be- empowering youth through art and entrepreneurship, providing healthy food to the community, and gardening on land that would otherwise be empty. Everyone at NSNP plays a role in that and I’m so happy to be a part of it.” -Lindsay Stolkey, Development Coordinator
Photos courtesy of JPG Photography, Monique Brand and NSNP’s archives
Neida and her daughter, Valerie, her three grandchildren and great-grandson.
Neida Quiñones has been at NSNP on staff for nearly 20 years! Her daughter, Valerie, is now on staff and her grandson is in Prodigies!
NSNP build leadership among its youth so that we can hire from our constituency!
4 of our staff have been program participants at NSNP.
4 of our staff have been parents of program participants at NSNP.
We are saving up on their own for a group trip to Puerto Rico in the Spring! We did it in 2009, it’s time to do it again!
Our staff collaboratively hires all new staff. We are excited to hire a new Urban Garden Director now. You should apply!
Question of the day:
Tell us why you love your co-workers!
To share your answers, post them below in our comments section!
Neida and her daughter, Valerie, her three grandchildren and great-grandson.
QUESTION: Tell us why you love your co-workers!
Posted by ilovensnp | December 16, 2011, 9:49 am