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

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Photo of the Week

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How Can We View Homelessness?

  By Ilana Krakowski – Ilana is a member of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps and serves as the Program Assistant in the Health and Wellness Center. Ilana organizes Wellness Center programing, coordinates volunteers, and manages the Wellness Center receptionist … Continue reading

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