Nevada Youth Empowerment Project
The Nevada Youth Empowerment Project (NYEP), a unique community based youth service provider founded in response to recognizing that there was no supportive, transitional housing programs for homeless, unprepared, parentless transition aged youth (18-21) in Washoe County.
| Main Phone |
775-747-2073 |
| Address |
2030 W. 6th St. |
| City |
Reno |
| State/Province (US/Canada) |
NV |
| Postal Code |
89503 |
Organization Overview
Organization Details
| Mission |
Nevada Youth Empowerment Project provides residential and out patient programming and education to prepare willing older youth for independent self sufficient living.
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| Sectors |
Children & Youth, Community & Economic Development, Education, Families, Health & Well-Being, Housing, Nevada, Poverty & Hunger, Recreation & Sports, Reno, Substance Abuse |
| Geographical Reach |
Northern Nevada |
| Programs |
The core purpose of the NYEP is to provide supportive transitional housing to older youth. NYEP's Community Living Program is a replicable independent living program designed specifically to develop older youth to self sufficiency within a residential setting. |
| Events |
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Board Leadership
| Full-Time Staff |
1 |
| Part-Time Staff |
0 |
| Board List |
Angela Dazey; Hillary Schieve; Charla Honey; Diane Drinkwater; Jane Douglas; Jennifer Banks |
| Board Meeting Frequency |
Monthly |
