Neighborhood Blog
Reflecting On SYP’s Team Sports Program
For High Point youth, the end of summer signals a return to school for a hopeful year of learning, friendships, and growth experiences. However, it also traditionally signals a conclusion to DNDA’s Summer Youth Program, including its soccer and basketball team sports programs. DNDA’s team sports programs are beginner-friendly pathways for youth, especially young children,…
Reflecting On Our Family Connections Program
At the end of July 2022, we said goodbye to one of our most beloved community projects—the Positive Family Connections program. In 2020, we began a partnership with King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative to co-create intergenerational programs with youth and families at High Point and Croft Place Townhomes. More specifically, DNDA staff members…
Staff Comings and Goings
At DNDA, we celebrate departing staff, and new arrivals! This summer we are sad to see a few folks leave the DNDA nest, bidding farewell and good luck to Bri Castilleja, Molly Duttry, Robe Kedida, Tyler Yeomans, and Jackie Brady. Bri has been with DNDA for 3 years as our Environmental Education Coordinator, strengthening school…
A Statement On Recent Mass Shootings and Gun Violence
We did not intend to write this letter. DNDA has not historically commented on current events, yet we find ourselves compelled to write about a mass shooting on the opposite side of the country, in a community that is not our own – a shooting that is not now even the most recent mass killing…
Thank You for Supporting Destination Delridge!
With your support we raised $101,769 through our Destination Delridge: Awaken event and campaign. We are hugely grateful to all 200 individuals who donated, and the 130+ guests who joined us in-person to celebrate at Youngstown. The funds raised will support DNDA’s general operations, uplifting all of our programs in art, nature and neighborhood. Youngstown…
The AmeriCorps Vista Experience with DNDA (Apply Now!)
AmeriCorps brings people together through service and volunteering to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement. Members serving in the VISTA program support projects that address poverty in communities across the country. Through fundraising, grant writing, volunteer recruitment, and much more, VISTA members serve for one year to help increase the capacity of nonprofits…