Norris Square Neighborhood Project is a unique organization that offers youth and community residents a safe space to explore culture and social-justice issues, create art, and develop their sustainable-agriculture skills. For over 45 years, youth have developed their leadership skills, built relationships with each other and our staff, learned about urban agriculture, and created performing and visual art. Annually, we serve up to 100 high-school-aged youth through our after-school and summer programs. We also serve community members through innovative programming and our six Puerto Rican/Latinx culturally-themed garden spaces.
Mission
Our mission is to unite and inspire youth and families using the strengths of our community: shared cultural wisdom, creative energies, and environmental spaces and experiences.
Vision
We envision a community in which youth and adults can positively engage one another, promote cultural awareness and preservation, and advocate for a healthier future for their neighborhoods. We aspire to connect generations and use our spaces to enable youth and community members to be the changemakers in their lives and the lives of their families.
Values
1. We believe people of all ages should work together as equal partners.
2. We facilitate youth being leaders, drivers, and decision-makers in our programs and activities.
3. We celebrate and welcome the differences between us and see them as opportunities.
4. We communicate openly, positively, and constructively.
5. We use what we learn at NSNP to be role models and change makers in our communities.
6. We are a positive and supportive family.
7. We encourage innovation, creativity, and group problem solving.
8. We support and appreciate each other.
