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New Office!
The Partnership for Youth Development has moved into a beautiful building at 1618 St. Charles Avenue. As we complete this transition please be aware that staff phone extensions have changed all extension are now 3 digits, beginning with 2. Staff …
Coffee Talk
Looking to connect with fellow youth development workers in a casual atmosphere? Want to get ideas and discuss issues with colleagues? Do you like coffee? If you answered yes to any of those questions — join us for this month’s …
ExpandED Schools
New Orleans ExpandED Schools have begun for the 2011-12 school year! PYD is working with three schools — Fannie C. Williams Charter School, Batiste Cultural Arts Academy (a RENEW school) and McDonogh 32 Literacy Charter School — to rethink their …
Afterschool Zone
In Central City, at the CP3 Afterschool Zone site there have been many exciting developments since the beginning of the school year such as our Music Production class finishing their fourth song of the year, International Cooking making such delicious …
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Alliance for a Healthier Generations‘ new initiate, Kids Movement will pilot in out-of-school time sites in 5 cities this fall and we are happy to announce that the Partnership has been selected as the host site for New Orleans. …
Youth Goes Live!
The 2010/11 Fellows have completed their Fellowship and are now working to distribute their report, Youth Goes Live!, to community leaders. The full report is available here and in the Research section of our online Resources. This report is …
National Afterschool Matters Practitioner Fellowship 2011/12
Afterschool Partnership invites you to apply for the National Afterschool Matters Practitioner Fellowship in New Orleans for 2011-2012. This prestigious Fellowship offers professionals working with youth as teachers, youth development specialists, and/or out-of-school time workers a unique opportunity for career …
Unified Summer Grants
APPLICATIONS for the Unified Summer Grants Collaborative are available NOW.
A technical workshop will be held on Monday, 1/31/2011, 9am at United Way of Greater New Orleans, 2515 Canal Street and applications are DUE 2/15/2011 at 4pm to United Way …
NORD Commission's 1st Public Meeting
Please join us at the first public meeting of the newly appointed New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) Commission. Because of your hard work on this crucial issue a new beginning for NORD is underway and we want to make sure …
January/February 2011: AYD Trainings
Thanks to the generous support of Baptist Community Ministries we are pleased to offer new Advancing Youth Development (AYD) trainings begin January 2011. AYD is the premier training for professionals working with youth. We are proud to be the New
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Youth Leadership Fellowship Update
Our Youth Leadership Fellows participated in a Youth Engagement in Cities conference call with members of established youth commissions in San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR and Boise, ID this past Saturday. These three cities all have successful youth programs that
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2011 City Budget
The 2011 City budget hearings are now in progress at the New Orleans City Council and offer the opportunity to demonstrate how funding priorities to children and families have a crucial role in economic development in our city. On Tuesday,
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2010 Midterm Elections
On November 15, Congress will return for a lame duck session to resolve the 2011 federal appropriations bills, which includes funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program, and other legislative urgent matters, such as child nutrition …
NORD Commission Approved
We would like to thank all New Orleanians who supported the vote to reform the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD). Nearly 75% of voters expressed their desire for change by supporting the creation of the New Orleans Recreation Department Commission!…
NORD Reform Support
From youth that have put together a wonderful video focusing on the need for a better New Orleans Recreation Department, to local concerned citizens including Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Deuce McAllister, people are speaking out for New Orleans families! Follow …
NORD Reform 10/2 Vote
The NORD-CAP has put together a FAQ and ‘Fact vs Myth’ sheet about the proposed amendment that citizens will be asked to vote on October 2, 2010. These documents are available under the Funding & Advocacy section of our Resources …
NORD City Charter
On October 2, 2010, citizens of New Orleans are being asked to consider a change in the City Charter that would create the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. This Commission would
- Replace the Department of Recreation, transferring its duties and
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Youth Leadership Fellowship
Applications for the New Orleans Youth Leadership Fellowship are now being considered. The Fellowship will involve youth ages 16-21, who are passionate about finding real solutions on how to create a youth voice in our city and engage young people …
Welcome New Staff
We are proud to announce two new staff members, Nadiyah Coleman and Bebe Ryan who will enhance the mission of Afterschool Partnership with their strong experience and leadership. Welcome!
Nadiyah Coleman, J.D. Afterzone
Nadiyah Coleman brings brings program expertise, as …
