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.
The 9th Annual Passage Foundation Golf Scramble is
Friday, August 13, 2010.
Our annual golf event is going to be Friday, August 13, 2010. To
register for the event, or, to make a donation, please contact Ann
Pardun by phone 715-327-4402 or email
AnnP@nwcgc.com. If you would like to make sure you are on the
mailing list for Passage Foundation events, including our golf
tournament, please contact Laura at Northwest Passage II by phone at
715-635-7204 or by email at
Laura@nwpltd.org.
Thank you to all of those who have supported our past events through
donations and volunteer efforts. We appreciate your support of the
Passage Foundation and we love that you help us make this event so
much more than a simple fundraiser. Having you all come out with
such enthusiasm for this day really makes this event one of the best
days of summer! Together you all have helped us once again have an
incredibly successful event. We’re incredibly proud to report that
last year’s event raised just over $13,000!
In the 8 years since the Passage Foundation was founded, with the
incredible help and support of vendors, community members, and
golfers -- we’ve raised more than $90,000. All proceeds from this
event will be used to provide monetary awards to worthy candidates
from the Northwest System to help them continue on a path of success
in their lives
OPEN the Passage Foundation page to learn more
about the Foundation.
