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Youth Engagement
Photo of sunflower in Riddle school garden courtesy of Katie Olender
| Get Involved! |
| Share your Ideas Are you interested in what this community is doing to improve the area and want to help the people living and working in the North Westside area? Spare some time for a good cause, come and share some of your ideas with us! (Contact info below) |
| Donate It feels good to give and it helps your community. Every effort is appreciated and together we can make a difference and have fun while doing it! You can even specify which programs you would like to fund! (Contact info below) |
| Volunteer We are always looking for volunteers to work in our office, school gardens, and to help with projects like flower planters, events, advocacy and more! Giving your time for a good cause is a rewarding experience! (Contact info below) |
| Intern We are always looking for student interns to work in a wide variety of settings, with skills ranging from human services and social work to computer technology. NWI is a great place to gain some experience and to begin your career! (Contact info below) |
| Contact Us! If you would like to learn more about becoming a partner, sponsor, volunteer or intern; contact Peggy at 517-999-2894; peggy@nwlansing.org |
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| NorthWest Initiative - North Neighborhood Center 530 W. Ionia St., Suite D, Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517-999-2894 Fax: 517-999-2897 |
Youth
9-16 yrs.
Program
Meets
Every
Saturday
& 16-20 yrs.
Tuesdays &
Thurdays at Letts Community Center
NWI - Youth Program Meeting Every Saturday
Youth— Are you interested in meeting new friends and
participating in fun activities and going on educational field trips,
learning leadership skills, and self confidence? You will also
participate in positive
community service
learning projects as
well as discussing
how to handle topics
that influence
choices in your lives.
So, come and join
us on Saturday
mornings from
10:00 am—1pm.
The program meets at Letts community Center - Parents are
welcome to attend and participate!
If you have a special interest or hobby that you would like to
share with our youth, please contact Shawn at 999-2894 or
facebook:
http://www.facebook.
com/NorthWestInitiativeYouthEnrichmentProgram
Summer Is Around the Corner—What Plans Do You Have
For Your Children ages 9-20?
NWI is planning to offer the free breakfast and lunch program
for area children; summer garden camps; and much more. For
more information about our Summer Youth Programs, please
contact us at 999-2894 for details or a brochure.
Summer Youth Engagement Program Update
Wow, our neighborhood kids have been busy this summer!
From the planting of our garden to harvest time, all of our youth
have done work they can be proud of. Our activities included
gardening.
We also organized several
fundraisers to finance field
trips, including our trip to
Camp Highfield.
Watch for upcoming
announcements on our
Summer 2013 Youth
Enrichment Program!
Service Day project:
Red Cedar River Clean up Day
NWI Photo Student Wins Competition!
