Reduce Fire Risk and Help At-Risk Youth

As part of the Verde Community Project, young people from YouthWorks are training with Wildfire Network in various aspects of forestry and fire prevention. The crew has completed projects for the Santa Fe Institute and for local Santa Fe homeowners to reduce fire...

The Verde Project Launches MoGro

The Verde Community Project has launched MoGro at the sites served by the Verde after-school meal program. On Wednesdays, parents picking up their children can purchase a box of fresh fruits and vegetables, for healthier meals at home. Each box contains eight...

Weatherization Training Completed

As part of the Verde Community Project, an effort with initial funding by the City of Santa Fe, young people from YouthWorks are learning how to weatherize homes. Training was held last week, December 6-8, at Santa Fe Community College and included a tour of the...

YouthWorks Crew Featured in NFPA Blog

The YouthWorks wildfire crew was featured in the National Fire Protection Association blog for making an “incredible difference” in the wildfire safety of our community while at the same time learning basic forestry skills. To read the full blog post,...

Verde Project Wildfire Crew Featured

The YouthWorks crew working with Wildfire Network as part of the Verde Community Project received more publicity this week. The crew was featured in the United Way’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence blog. Click here to read...

YouthWorks Honored by City of Santa Fe

The City of Santa Fe and the Mayor’s Sustainability Commission have just announced the winners of the 2017 Mayor’s Sustainability Awards.  The YouthWorks Verde Community Project is being honored as the runner-up in the “Triple Bottom Line” category for...