by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
What does a nonprofit leader’s radical sabbatical look like? Now’s your chance to find out. Our President & CEO, Yodit Mesfin Johnson, shares some of her experiences during the first chapter of her sabbatical, taken in summer of 2023. The sabbatical is...
by Will Jones III | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’m a country boy at heart. Don’t get me wrong, I love a lot of the things that living in the city has to offer – live music, diverse restaurants, nightclubs that pulse to underground rhythms, festivals and exhibits, curated spaces, and more. When it comes to...
by Abbey Davis | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
“What are we not willing to give up?” This question marked the beginning of NEW’s core values refinement process. I had the privilege of helping guide our team through this process, and I learned a lot. Initially, when we launched this work, I thought we could wrap it...
by Dan Moon | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
“We don’t know each other, but we do.” I came across this phrase in a group for Korean adoptees, offered as kind support and reassurance to a member in crisis. It sums up a sense of understanding and belonging that I’ve longed for my entire life, and only just...
by Natalie Hensel | Sep 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hi there, Natalie here! I’ve been at NEW for just over a year, joining as a Financial Consultant. I’ve served our community the best way I know how: bookkeeping and consulting for mission driven organizations. But before NEW, I managed one of the ticket offices...
by Will Jones III | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’m tired, y’all. And it’s not just new parenthood that’s making me tired (although, having a child is L I T E R A L L Y exhausting). I’ve been tired. I stay tired. For years, I’ve felt like I’m swimming, doggy paddling, in a giant ocean. I get a gasping breath and...
