Our mission is to promote resilience among Zuni youth, so they will grow into strong and healthy adults who are connected with Zuni traditions.
We pursue our mission by providing Zuni youth with positive role models, enriching programs, and nurturing spaces that build on the strengths of their community.
Your donation increases the access Zuni youth have to enriching programs, healthy spaces, and encouraging mentors.
Invested into the Zuni community since 2009, with a focus on helping Zuni youth lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Of our youth report improved health as a result of participating in our programs.
Youth served annually, across 10 distinct ZYEP programs. 80% of ZYEP youth participate in more than one ZYEP program per year.
Of our youth participant’s parents report that participation improved their child’s overall health.
*data derived from post-program surveys conducted with Zuni youth and Zuni families
When Britney Eustace and Marlin Panteah coached their first U12 soccer game this season, their nine young players had an enthusiastic cheering section on the sidelines. Parents and grandparents shouted their encouragement, and for the two community coaches, it was a powerful reminder that Zuni shows up for its kids.Britney and Marlin first became acquainted with the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project and its youth sports leagues about four years ago through their son, Alonzo, now 10 and a fifth-grade student at St. Anthony’s School in Zuni. As Alonzo became more involved with ZYEP, his parents did too!Read more here:www.zyep.org/britney-marlin/
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