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Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Meet N Street Village’s Health Promotion Team
By Nettie Faratci – Nettie is a member of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps and serves as the Program Associate in N Street Village’s Wellness Center. N Street Village’s Wellness Center offers programs and services that take a holistic approach … Continue reading
Posted in Clients and Residents, Health and Wellness, Staff
Tagged AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, Brandeis University, DC, diabetes, Health promotion, homeless and low-income women, N Street Village, Nigeria, recent nursing graduate, reiki, stress management, Washington, Wellness Center
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From N Street Village to Morocco
On Saturday, March 23, 2013, two Miriam’s House residents, Michelle Tate and Charlene Kelly, participated in a Skype interview with nearly 60 high school girls in southern Morocco to teach the girls about what life can be like living with … Continue reading
“I Ain’t Gonna Let Being Homeless Get Me Down”
With these words, Lolita Mitchell’s deep voice resonated throughout Luther Place Memorial Church on a recent Sunday. Lolita, a resident of N Street Village’s Recovery Housing program, was leading N Street Village’s Ambassadors of Praise choir and Luther Place Memorial … Continue reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Greg Marzullo
“Greg Marzullo has been teaching a “vinyasa flow” yoga class for N Street Village staff for many months now and has attracted a happy following of Friday afternoon yogis. Greg’s class is a way to promote self-care and well-being for … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, Volunteerism
Tagged D.C., Greg Marzullo, Homeless Women, N Street Village, Poverty, staff wellness, Washington, Yoga, Yoga Alliance
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Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012!
2012 marks the first full year of N Street Village’s blog. What better way to look back on this year of blogging than by sharing the top 10 blog posts of the past year. Thanks to all of our followers … Continue reading
Posted in Clients and Residents, Events, Health and Wellness, Inspiration, Photo of the Week, Programs, Staff, Volunteerism
Tagged 2012, blog, D.C., John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, N Street Village, Recovery housing, Social media, Top 10 of 2012, Washington, Year-end review
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Year-End Reflection from the Executive Director
As I reflect on the stories of healing and triumph that we witnessed among the women we serve at N Street Village this past year, to me the most memorable moments have been from our addiction recovery programs. For instance, … Continue reading
Posted in Case Management, Clients and Residents, Health and Wellness, Programs, Shelter and Housing
Tagged Christmas and holiday season, D.C., Drug detoxification, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Misty, N Street Village, recovery program, Schroeder Stribling, Washington, Washington Post
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jaime Andrews
This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Jaime Andrews. Jaime began her service as a fitness instructor with our Wellness Center over a year ago. She has gone on to coordinate two Zumbathon fundraising events, which have raised … Continue reading
Ilana’s In-Kind Corner | Make a Difference and Donate
Thanks to everyone who checked out my first In-Kind Corner post and collected light bulbs for our community. N Street Village offers support to over 60% of our city’s homeless women and we rely on donated items to serve our clients … Continue reading