by melynn | Nov 24, 2017 | Event, News
The YouthWorks class of 2017 celebrated their graduation on November 16, 2017, with a special dinner catered by Chef Carmen Rodriguez. More than forty young people earned their GED and/or certification in programs including construction, conservation, aquatic...
by melynn | Nov 21, 2017 | News, Verde, Wildfire
The YouthWorks wildfire crew was featured in the National Fire Protection Association blog for making an “incredible difference” in the wildfire safety of our community while at the same time learning basic forestry skills. To read the full blog post,...
by melynn | Nov 13, 2017 | News, Verde, Wildfire
The YouthWorks crew working with Wildfire Network as part of the Verde Community Project received more publicity this week. The crew was featured in the United Way’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence blog. Click here to read...
by melynn | Nov 9, 2017 | Award, News, Verde
The City of Santa Fe and the Mayor’s Sustainability Commission have just announced the winners of the 2017 Mayor’s Sustainability Awards. The YouthWorks Verde Community Project is being honored as the runner-up in the “Triple Bottom Line” category for...
by melynn | Nov 4, 2017 | News
In today’s “My View” in the New Mexican, the Rev. H. Blaine Wimberly, pastor at Zia United Methodist Church, calls for support for homeless youth in Santa Fe. The weather has started to turn very cold. This year, we hope to protect these vulnerable...