Student Care Packages Delivered

Our third care package drop off was very special! We had the opportunity to deliver a special gift to each student, chosen by the student’s mentors. The growing relationship between students and mentors allow us to care even more intentionally for our youth.

As I listened to our KEY students in these spaces of reflection, I walked away with this:
Things were hard and different and new. Some things have changed since then; most things have not. The constant in our lives is ourselves. We are the ones who choose each day to see the beauty, to ask for help, and to continue to learn. We do our best to choose what enters into our lives and what does not. 

February NCO Happenings:

Garden to Table Program 2021 – The Garden to Table Program will resume this spring in our effort to grow fresh produce and distribute widely to our neighbors. We are currently in the process of bringing on a Garden Manager for this season, who will be a critical team member to ensure that our program is successful once again. If you or someone you know is interested, please see this position description for more details and complete the application form. 

Mid-October 2020 – June 2021: KEY School Year Program – NCO’s youth restorative justice programming continues to meet weekly virtually and monthly in person as well as drop off care packages to students’ homes on a quarterly basis. Our KEY Mentors check in with students on a regular basis as well.  We are grateful to our school partners, Walter H. Dyett and Daniel Hale Williams, as we continue to support our students holistically.