Art Blog

Hello, from Development Coordinator, Anita Hale!

By DNDA Admin | October 8, 2015

Hi, my name is Anita and I am thrilled to continue social justice work as a part of the team at DNDA & Youngstown!  It’s an exciting time here, and many of the issues that DNDA works on in the community are near and dear to my heart, including housing access and youth engagement. I…

Simple…

By DNDA Admin | October 6, 2015

Tiny little voices echo giggles and songs up and down the halls… Bare feet, skipping by, create blurs of pink leotards & tutus, Mini buns atop many heads, Big dreams and little legs… Two new-found friends, in total excitement, twirl together until time to tiptoe to their tasks… Parents sit by in loving approval of…

Hello, from Events Manager, Erika Bell!

By DNDA Admin | September 9, 2015

Hey, everyone! I’m Erika, the proud, new Events Manager at Youngstown! I am so honored to join this community and family. I hail from The Land of Cubicles, where banking, operations and administrative work abound! I’ve been a member of numerous teams responsible for research and reconciling of various types of accounts, legal order processing,…

KUOW @ Youngstown!

By DNDA Admin | June 17, 2015

On Friday, May 29th, my worlds collided in a fabulous way.  KUOW, of which I am an everyday listener, did a live broadcast of Week In Review at Youngstown, where I am an everyday denizen.  If only it could happen like this everyday… It was great.  Host Bill Radke LOVED the spaces at Youngstown, including our…

Why We Do What We Do

By DNDA Admin | June 1, 2015

Every morning, when I first walk into the hall of Youngstown, I am greeted by the motivational quote written on the sign-in board in the hall.  I start the day with a little inspiration. Courtesy of the teaching staff at Southwest Interagency Academy, the alternative high school based here, students are welcomed to school by…

KUOW live from Youngstown!

By DNDA Admin | May 28, 2015

Come one come all! KUOW-FM will broadcast live from Youngstown’s theater Friday 5/29 from 10-11am, examining issues facing the Delridge corridor. Free!