What’s New

ZYEP Launches New Initiative

Feb 6 2017
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project has officially launched its Hydration for Health campaign funded by the Notah Begay III Foundation! Thank you to the 150 people who participated in taking a community survey assessing thoughts and feelings about the water in Zuni and habits related to sugary sweetened beverages. We will now be able to utilize these results to shape our campaign to meet the community’...

ZYEP is One Step Closer to their Fundraising Goal!

Nov 29 2016
We are so close to our fundraising goal!  ZYEP would like to extend our gratitude to all those who have donated to our CrowdRise fundraising campaign. We very much appreciate the amount of support we have seen with people donating and sharing our posts through social media. 

ZYEP Receives grant from the Newman's Own Foundation

Nov 16 2016
Part of Effort to Improve Access to Fresh Food and Nutrition Education in Underserved Communities Zuni, NM – The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. Newman’s Own Foundation made the award to ZYEP as part of a broader commitment to support programs...

NB3 Foundation Kicks Off Learning Action Cohort to Reduce Sugary-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Native Children

Oct 11 2016
The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation launches new initiative encouraging Native children to drink more water and reduce their consumption of sugary-sweetened beverages (SSB) and promote breastfeeding. To support this work, NB3 Foundation has awarded $900,000 to nine tribes and Native-led organizations in the Southwest, Zuni Youth Enrichment Project being one of them. Thanks to an investment from...

Zuni Thunderstrikers

Jul 21 2016
ZYEP's Travel Soccer Program started our fourth season this summer!  Over this time, we have traveled to numerous tournaments throughout the Southwest, competed each year in the Gallup Soccer League, and won the 2015 U12 Championship.   The goals of the program are to inspire young people to challenge themselves, be good teammates, and believe that they can accomplish great things through hard...

NB3 Strengthening Community Knowledge Program

Jul 21 2016
ZYEP is excited to announce our selection for the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation Strengthening Community Knowledge Program.  Through this funding, ZYEP has the opportunity to revisit and revise our organizational Strategic Plan, essential to guiding program development and directions.   ZYEP will engage in teambuilding and communications training, and build on our excellent staffing team to...

End of Summer Camp!

Jul 19 2016
ZYEP’s 2016 Summer Camp was another huge success with over 70 campers participating in the summer fun! The summer kicked off with a Community Planting Day where campers and their families participated in planting 10 plots at the Twin Buttes High School gardens. Each day campers and their counselors had the opportunity to tend to watering duties throughout the duration of the camp. Campers also...

Taekwondo Camp Starts!

Apr 18 2016
Spring Break Taekwondo Camp Kicks Off!! April 18th to April  22nd in the Zuni Wellness Center Gym 10:00am - 12:00pm

Taekwondo Camp

Apr 5 2016
Turn in your taekwondo registration to the ZYEP office soon!  Space is limited, registration is first come basis. For more information call: (505) 782-2184

Seeking 2016 Summer Camp Counselors

Mar 28 2016
2016 summer camp counselor applications are now available. Please apply if you're interested in having a fantastic summer with some amazing kids! Apply to Be a Counselor

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Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
PO Box 447, Zuni, NM 87327

   505.782.2184

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