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Newsletter

October 2012

Hello Friends and Supporters!

Halloween is fast approaching, and we've been busy getting decorations out of the garage, shutting down the garden, helping residents with homecoming, as well as gearing up for the winter. It seems like we're always doing things today to get ready for tomorrow! Dr. Bob says, "chance favors things in motion", so the more we do, the more likely something result in success!

NYEP has also begun to organize the upcoming homeless youth count to take place on January 24th, 2013. NYEP is working closely with the Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless Youth Subcommittee to plan a successful count. We plan to secure a downtown venue for 24 hours, survey youth and give out incentives for participation, as well as hygiene supplies. Several current residents and alumni of NYEP will help to make the event a success. Please contact me if you would like to provide incentives, volunteer at the count, or provide news coverage for the event.

We have quite a bit of excitement going on around NYEP. We've got a full house (6 girls), two new VISTAs, and several new volunteers. We also said "goodbye" to Cindy Ringer, our VISTA of 3 years, at the end of September. Cindy is a part of our NYEP family, and we will miss her. Cindy has been an team member in building the tracking systems and curriculums used by NYEP. Cindy also became close with the girls and staff during her service. She will continue to volunteer, but just the fun stuff!

Very similarly to the residents - seasons, new relationships, new expectations, changes in income and supports - affect how we deal with what life throws at us. NYEP made it to its 5th birthday on September 24th. We hope to be here for many years to come...aging gracefully.

Thank you for your continued support,

Monica DuPea

Executive Director

Help NYEP to create potential and open doors for homeless female youth in Northern Nevada by making a $25.00 donation today!

Thank You!

We would like to give a special thanks to the following individuals who made contributions in the month of September:

ASalon 7
Legacy Supply Chain Services
Jim Joseph
Soroptomists
Emily Reid
JK Belz
Charla Honey
Platos Closet
Marilyn York
Wild Encounters Photography

Thank You!

We would like to thank our caring funders whose contributions throughout the year ensure NYEP can provide homeless teens with the supports necessary to become self-sufficient community contributors:

Americorps VISTA

AWCMS

NV Energy Foundation

Zonta Club

Demody Properties

Nell J. Redifield Foundation

Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation

Reno Rotary Foundation

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierras

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Collective Impact and Opportunity Youth: Movements at the Crossroads

The past few years have brought a renewal and reframing of two powerful American ideas: collective action and individuals success. And now these ideas are coming together at the intersection of "collective impact" and "opportunity youth." Rarely do we have such a chance to combine concepts that could fundamentally change decision makers think about policy, practice and human potential.

Air Race Photos

Past Issues

September

August

July

Accomplishments

9/1 - NYEP held its first clothing drive. We raised close to $500.

9/3 - Wild Encounters Photography donated 70 framed pictures to NYEP.

9/4 - NYEP is signed up with Itsmycommunitystore.com. Please order your office supplies from them and chose NYEP to receive the 10% (of your order) to us as a donation.

9/5 - NYEP's Executive Director continues to chair the Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless (RAAH) Youth Subcommittee. Please contact Monica if you would like to get involved.

9/7-9/9 - NYEP residents attended the women's retreat with Grace Church.

9/12 - NYEP residents and staff attended the Basics of Cooking at the Nothing to It Culinary School. NYEP Resident, Angeleena, will begin the techniques classes beginning 9/19.

9/13 - NYEP's Executive Director continues to attend the general meeting of RAAH.

9/14-9/16 - NYEP residents volunteered for the Reno Air Races with the Soroptomists.

9/18 - NYEP's Executive Director met with Genevieve DeBernardis again. She is a local artist and student who is developing an awareness campaign around sexually exploited youth as her graduate project.

9/19 - Please welcome our new volunteer, Kacey. Kacey is a freelance editor who will be helping NYEP to develop a corporate packet, life skills videos, as well as providing tutoring to residents.

9/20 - NYEP Resident, Liliana, began her part time job at the Problem Gambling Center.

9/22 - NYEP residents and staff volunteer with Think Kindness to do outreach for their golf tournament.

9/24 - NYEP coordinated the first of many Point in Time Count coordination meetings. The count is scheduled to take place on January 24th, 2013. We will attempt to count and survey homeless youth, as well as provide incentives and supplies.

9/25 - Please welcome our new volunteer, Rochelle. Rochelle is an intern who will be assisting NYEP in developing a nutrition component within our independent living curriculum.

9/28 - NYEP residents and staff volunteer for the Think Kindness Classic Golf Tournament.

Upcoming Events

10/03 - Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless (RAAH) Youth Subcommittee Meeting

10/07 - NYEP residents will group volunteer at the Ewy Ranch.

10/07 - Residents begin on site tutoring.

10/11 - General RAAH Meeting

10/11 - Continue to work on our Asset Building and Financial Education program component with Charles Schwab.

10/16 - Residents begin learning about nutrition.

10/17 - NYEP will hold another 2 hour fundraiser. Time and date to be determined.

10/29 - Halloween

Latricia

1. Originally From: Manteca California

2. Hobbies: Enjoys cleaning, martial arts, and loves to travel

3. Interesting Facts: Has been to most beaches in California. At the age of 10 she played in snow for the first time.

4. Subject of interest in school: Math

5. Career Goals: Go to college and become a Veterinarian

"I like the way Monica runs the program, there is little drama, and I really enjoy doing MMA"

Hannah

1. Originally From: Grew up in Reno, then moved to Yerington for two years.

2. Hobbies: Wants to start the lacrosse team, and manage the baseball team this year at school. Was also involved in cheerleading, soccer, and track in past years.

3. Interesting Facts: Loves outdoor activities such as camping, and water sports.

4. Subject of Interest in School: Interested in history

5. Career Goals: Plans on attending UNR and either wants to become a school counselor, or history teacher

"NYEP is a good program, and I am glad I am in it. I enjoy having people around who care to help me when I need it."

Michelle

1. Originally From: Las Angeles, but has moved a lot in the past

2. Hobbies: Loves to write and jog

3. Interesting Facts: Wants to become an author, and lived in El Salvador for two years.

4. Subject of Interest in School: Math dealing with statistics

5. Career Goals: Surgical Nurse or Author

"What I enjoy is not having to stress out about where I am going to sleep the next day. The other girls and staff are nice and helpful."

NYEP September Volunteer Photos

RENO AIR RACES

During the Air Races, all of our residents volunteered their time to various duties and tasks.

October Halloween Events

10/1-31 Ferrari Farm Pumpkin Patch @ 9:30am
10/8 &22 Autumn Harvest Festival at Animal Ark @ 10-2:30
10/12-31 Lattin Farms Corn Maze @ 5pm
10/15-16 V&T Pumpkin Patch Trains in Virginia City
10/22 Carson City Classic Ghost Walk @ 10-2pm
10/26 Not So Scary Halloween Jump at Pump it Up @4-7pm
10/28 Goblin Parade in Virginia City @ 5pm
10/29 Zomboo and Movie at the Nevada Historical Society @11:30am
10/29 Safe Trick-or-Treat at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada @ 5:30-8:30pm
10/30 Sunday Family Program Day of the Dead @ 1pm
10/30 Trick-or-Treat 5K Run/Walk and JR. 1 Mile Run
10/31 Haunted Halloween Train on the virginia and Truckee Railroad

Check Out Its My Community Store, make your office supply order, and select NYEP to receive a 10% (of total order) back as a donation!

Factors Contributing to the Rising Number of Homeless People

FORECLOSURE: Risking of losing homes because of job loss.
POVERTY: In 2007, 12.5% of the U.S. population, or 37,300,00 million people, lived in poverty.
ERODING WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Due to a steep drop in the number and bargaining power of unionized workers, erosion in the value of the minimum wage, and a decline in manufacturing jobs has occurred.
DECLINE IN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
HOUSING: Limited housing assistance programs, and lack of available affordable housing.
OTHER: Lack of affordable health care (domestic violence, mental illness, and addiction disorders)

What can you do to help?

Last date to register to vote is October 6th

Nevada Youth Empowerment Project

2030 6th W St.

Reno NV 89503

(775) 747-2073

www.nvyep.org