Communities of Care: Siċaŋġu Health Initiative and Zuni Youth Enrichment Project

Often, the real magic of successful youth programs is creating a community of care. Care for each other, care for oneself, and care for the environment are at the root of the work NRF grantees do with kids. While these concepts are simple in some ways, they do not become part of the culture of an organization or a lasting practice in people’s lives without a lot of effort by program staff and volunteers. Care has to be built into practices with kids that also feel fun and engaging. Two NRF grantees that are doing exceptional work in promoting communities of care are the Siċaŋġu Health Initiative and the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP).