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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...