Tag Archives: Wellness Center

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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Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Vogel

This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Sarah Vogel. Sarah began volunteering with N Street Village in 2010. Since that time, Sarah has been a regular volunteer at N Street Village’s Luther Place Night Shelter, providing over 200 hours … 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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Staff Spotlight – Ilana Krakowski

This month, we would like to introduce you to N Street Village staff member Ilana Krakowski.  Ilana is working as a Program Assistant in the Wellness Center as part of her Avodah Volunteer Corps service year.  Ilana is from New … Continue reading

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N Street Village Artists Display Their Work at Fathom Creative Gallery

A client at N Street Village sat in a Wellness Center Open Studio art class not too long ago. She used paper and colored pencils to create what she soon decided to call Beauty of Life.  When I told this … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week

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Photo of the Week

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A Knitting and Crochet Movement at N Street Village

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 team. … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Power of Love

It is – without question – Valentine’s Day at The Village.  Our walls are decked out in red and pink hearts, and our clients are distributing the handmade cards they carefully crafted in art classes to friends and staff members. … Continue reading

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Staff Spotlight – Mary Douglas

This month, meet N Street Village staff member Mary Douglas.  Mary began working part-time at N Street Village in 2009 at Luther Place Night Shelter as a Residential Support Services Program Assistant. She recently transitioned into a new full-time position … Continue reading

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