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Dear Friends and Supporters of NYEP,
Project Santa is back! Get your Santa hats out and get ready to play Santa!
NYEP is in need of "Santas" to fulfill the Christmas wish lists of the young ladies served by our Community Living Program (CLP). These girls have experienced abuse and neglect but refuse to give up. They work hard each day to achieve goals and seek purpose in their lives. Many of them are unsure of what Christmas is about and have never experienced a family-style Christmas or received gifts that were "just theirs". If you would like to play Santa to a youth working to transition to adulthood, you can see the Christmas Wish Lists below.
NYEP also facilitates a family-style Christmas dinner and baking day. We are in need of sponsors to purchase grocery items. We organize these events each year for our residents, graduates, and their guests, to teach and practice cooking, hosting, and positive family interaction. Our NYEP family just keeps growing and growing! With each passing year, we find ourselves needing more support from the community.
We've put together several giving options that are listed at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions or ideas, please feel free to contact us any time by email, or by phone, at (775) 747-2073.
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| Miesha | 
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Miesha moved to NYEP last year after aging out of Foster Care, unprepared to live on her own. She completed high school in 2011, attends TMCC and has a part time job at a local retail store. Miesha loves to read and cook and volunteers regularly at the Discovery Museum. She aspires to be a History Teacher. Please click the link below to review her Wish List.
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| Liliana | 
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Liliana moved into NYEP in January of this year. She graduated from Hug High and attends UNR. She hopes to be a doctor. She works part time at a local non profit and volunteers as
a youth mentor. Liliana l
oves learning about and doing art. She has the biggest most grateful heart ever. She is a help to othe
rs in the program. Please click the icon below to review her Wish
list.
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| Angeleena |  | |
Angeleena joined our CLP in March of 2012. She is very shy but has great potential. She volunteers at Daybreak and Headstart and attends culinary classes. She plans to attend TMCC in the Spring and study to become a counselor. She loves baking, cooking, listening to music, trying new things. Please click the icon above to below her Wish List.Our Price: $
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| Tricia |  | |
Tricia came to NYEP in July of 2012. She attends Wooster as a senior. She volunteers at the Discovery Museum and is an officer for the local foster youth group, WAYCUP. She loves participating in track and basketball and spending time with her younger brother and sister. She plans to attend TMCC in the future and one day become a veterinarian. Please click the icon below to review her Wish List.Our Price: $
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| Ane | 
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Ane came to NYEP November 1 of 2012. She attends Hug High School as a senior. Ane enjoys listening to a variety of music, and playing volleyball for her high school. She will begin volunteering soon and is excited to start her life at NYEP.
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| Michelle |  | |
Michelle moved into NYEP during September of 2012. She is a senior at McQueen High and works part time at a local retail store. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and attending school functions. She is finally in a stable home where she can focus on her studies and begin her path to becoming a nurse. Please click the icon below to review her Wish List.
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| Janinna | 
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Janinna is 19 years old. She has been estranged from her family since 2009. She stayed with several friends and relatives while she pushed herself to finish high school before coming to NYEP. Janinna maintains her own apartment and is currently working 2 jobs while volunteering at Head Start. She visits her NYEP family regularly. She plans to start college in the spring. She aspires to become a pediatrician. Please click the link below to review her Christmas Wish List.
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| Jazz | 
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Jazz is 21 years old. She entered the foster care system in 2006 and came to NYEP in 2010. Jazz attended her first year of school at age 17 and graduated from Damonte Ranch High School. Jazz has her own apartment and struggles as any young person does and looks at NYEP as her supportive family. She loves children and helping people in need. She plans on attending school to become a preschool teacher. Please click the link below to review her Christmas Wish List.
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| Nina | 
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Nina is 20 years old and lives in her own apartment. She has completed several semesters at TMCC and enjoys art and sports. She has a free spirit and takes great pleasure in living life. She loves NYEP very much and stays in regular contact with us. She would like to become a Crime Scene Investigator. Please click the link below to review her Christmas List.
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Tammy
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Tammy left NYEP to her very own apartment and has continued to maintain it while working a part-time job. She enjoys working with children and volunteers for Head Start often. Tammy plays an active role in the NYEP home by volunteering and attending NYEP events. Tammy will be celebrating the holidays with NYEP this year. Please click the icon below to review her Wish List.
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| Patty | 
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Patty currently resides in the dorms at UVA. She received a full scholarship to attend and maintains good grades. She has yet to decide on a major. She is is passionate about helping others evident by her involvement with Notables while in Reno, and the many campus mission-driven activities that she now supports while at UVA. Patty will returns to her family at NYEP during school breaks. Please click the icon below to review her Wish List.
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| Dirian |  | |
Dirian is NYEP's first ever graduate of it's CLP. She lives in her own apartment and works full-time. Dirian plays an active role in the NYEP home by volunteering and attending NYEP events. Dirian currently represents Nevada as our Foster Care All Star. She is a vocal advocate for the issues and obstacles foster youth face. Dirian is a child of NYEP and celebrates the holidays with us. Please click the icon below to review her Wish List.
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| Jacque | 
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Jacque is 18 years old and entered the Foster Care system in 2005. She moved into NYEP's CLP in 2010. While at NYEP she graduated from Reno High School and acquired employment with the City. She has maintained her employment and just recently began beauty school. Jacque lives in her own apartment and assists NYEP as a peer leader in teaching new youth skills training. Please click the link below to review her Christmas Wish List.
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How to Give to NYEP's Project Santa 2012:
- If you would like to give a gift to a homeless teen served by our program, please click the link below their bio and review their personal Wish List.
- Buying Online? Gifts can be purchased online with the "Buy Now" button within the website (or at a website of your choice). You may need to refresh the page.
- Sending a Gift? Gifts can be mailed to Project Santa c/o NYEP 2030 W. 6th Street, Reno, NV 89503. If you mail a gift, please contact us here to let us know and specify your wishes for the gift.
- Wrapping A Gift? While we appreciate that you are both thoughtful and generous, please leave gifts unwrapped so that they are quickly and easily identified.
- Sponsor NYEP's Holiday Celebration by donating gift cards to purchase groceries or donating wrapping paper, stocking or other holiday goodies.
- Dropping off your gift? Please call Monica at (775) 240-2195 to arrange a pick up or drop off time. Click here for a larger map or driving directions.
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More Ways You Can Give to Project Santa:
- Give now by making a donation! Make a note that your donation is for Project Santa!!
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Happy Holidays from Our NYEP Family!!
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