Expressive Arts at NWP
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Northwest Passage received an "America's Best Idea Grant" from the
National Park Foundation for their project, "In a New Light:
Connecting At-Risk Teens to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
through Nature Photography". Visit our blog to read about this
exciting project –
www.inanewlightphotos.blogspot.com.
Northwest Passage Seeks Camera Donations for “In a
New Light” Participants
Northwest Passage, in partnership with the National Park Service,
recently received an "America's Best Idea Grant" from the National
Park Foundation for their project, "In a New Light: Connecting
At-Risk Teens to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway through
Nature Photography".
When the project began, these adolescent boys had rarely ever held
cameras. Now, with the photography gear and instruction from “In a
New Light”, they are creating stunning photographs. The ease with
which the boys have learned to create great photos has amazed
everyone. They have learned how to immerse themselves in the
Riverway’s natural beauty; how to feel and express its sublime
spirit. They have learned how to open their senses and quiet their
minds. They have learned how to harness their natural tendencies to
take risks, operate outside of convention, and make decisions with
their emotions, and are now using these traits to create great art
instead of get into trouble. The opportunity for creative
expression is giving them positive outlets for the first time in
their lives. Consequently, the confidence they are regaining in
themselves—and the confidence their communities are regaining in
them—is life changing.
The teenage boys experiencing the “In a New Light” project are
participating in the Passage II 90-Day Residential Treatment
Program. Upon graduating the program, we would like to be able to
provide cameras for the boys through donations, as many of them do
not have the financial means to purchase cameras for themselves.
Photography has become a powerful source of healing and therapy for
the boys, and our ultimate hope is that they may continue to channel
this source of coping after they graduate the program. Providing
the boys with their own cameras will also provide a way for them to
spend their time away from negative influences.
We are currently seeking digital cameras, in good working order,
preferably those accompanied by cords, chargers, user manuals, and
software. If you are able and interested in making a donation,
please contact Lisa Hobbie, Communications Coordinator at Northwest
Passage, by calling 715-566-3796, or by emailing
LisaH@nwpltd.org.
Those who are generous enough to donate a camera will receive a
complimentary 8x10 print of a photo taken by a student participating
in the “In a New Light” project.
Northwest Passage offers numerous comprehensive residential
treatment, day treatment, and assessment programs. To learn more
about Northwest Passage, please visit
www.nwpltd.org.
To learn more about the “In a New Light” project, visit
http://www.inanewlightphotos.blogspot.com.
11th
Annual Passage Foundation Golf Scramble to be held
Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Frederic Golf Course!
There are several ways to participate again this
year:
· Sponsor a hole ($200) or half a hole ($100)
· Donate cash or prizes for the raffle
· Sponsor a team from your organization ($300 per team of 4)
The Passage Foundation was created to provide
financial support for residents/clients of Northwest Passage and
Northwest Day Treatment who have demonstrated success after leaving
our programs. In the last ten years, we have awarded $100,000 to
former clients to help with tuition, trainings, and housing needs.
The annual golf scramble, which includes a golf tournament, dinner,
and auction/raffle, is the event we use to raise such funds.
To
register your team, donate cash or prizes, or, to become a hole
sponsor, please contact Lisa Hobbie at 715-327-4402 or
LisaH@nwpltd.org.
OPEN the Passage Foundation page to learn more
about the Foundation.
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