¡Siempre Adelante! Day 2: Juan Prieto! Breakdancer & Mentor Extraordinaire!
Monday, 10 December 2012 14:22
Watch the video here! In this video, Juan explains how he has taken on the mantle of youth leadership within Norris Square Neighborhood Project, as well as the path that has led him to this point. He discusses his love for teaching breakdancing to other youth, and even leads a heart dissection workshop (but with no graphic imagery!)
¡Siempre Adelante! Day 3: Amazing Latino Urban Gardens!
Monday, 10 December 2012 14:22
Watch the video here! In this video, Rafael Alvarez, our Director of Garden Programs, and Alicia Rivera, one of our Board Members, discuss all of the incredible things that have been happening with our gardens!
What's going on today??
We are sharing another inspiring story about our favorite things on earth! Youth! Gardens! Community! Culture! Amazing Events! Our six beautiful, culturally-themed gardens exploded with activity this season!
¡Siempre Adelante! Day 4: We are ARTISTS and CREATORS!
Monday, 10 December 2012 14:22
Watch the video here! In this video, Krystal Gueco, an Art Factory member provides an overview of Art Factory and a“ behind the scenes” look of how Art Factory’s music documentary, “Education Apocalypse,” about school closings was made.
After 5 ½ years as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Project, I am leaving my position to move westward (back toward my original home in the Pacific Northwest) and lead resource development activities for the College of Art & Architecture at the University of Idaho. As a person that loves change, I am both incredibly hopeful for the future of the Neighborhood Project, yet incredibly sad to be leaving Philadelphia and all of the loved ones that I have I met through my involvement with the organization. I have worked diligently with the Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders to build Norris Square Neighborhood Project into a vibrant, thriving organization that is driven by its community. I am incredibly proud of where the organization stands now-- as a leader within the community and within the nonprofit landscape of Philadelphia.
We were nominated for a special award! We are being honored with the MAC Community Impact Award. This award is presented to individuals or organizations that strive to create a better Philadelphia.
The Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC) works to increase Philadelphia's share of the multicultural meetings and tourism markets. MAC maximizes opportunities for the region by promoting Philadelphia as an ethnically diverse visitor destination, encouraging multicultural business and social responsibility that contributes to and benefits from the varying multicultural communities that enhance our region's hospitality and tourism industry.
After 5 ½ years as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Project, I am leaving my position to move westward (back toward my original home in the Pacific Northwest) and lead resource development activities for the College of Art & Architecture at the University of Idaho. As a person that loves change, I am both incredibly hopeful for the future of the Neighborhood Project, yet incredibly sad to be leaving Philadelphia and all of the loved ones that I have I met through my involvement with the organization. I have worked diligently with the Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders to build Norris Square Neighborhood Project into a vibrant, thriving organization that is driven by its community. I am incredibly proud of where the organization stands now-- as a leader within the community and within the nonprofit landscape of Philadelphia.