Northwest Passage News and Events

America's Best Idea Grant awarded

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.

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