Sassafras Earth Education

Native Youth Programming and Services

As a direct result of the US genocide and historic trauma, Native youth face disproportionate learning disabilities, mental health and substance abuse challenges. Sassafras programs positively impact Native youth by providing wholesome cultural identification and connection with nature, and we need to expand our Native staff capacity.

CATEGORY: Strengthening Partner Capacity
LOCATION: Aquinnah, MA
AMOUNT: $35,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2022
WEBSITE: https://www.sassafrasmvy.org

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


GetSET Helps Strong Nonprofits Build Adaptability and Sustainability

After receiving an invitation to join the new GetSET program, Lori Russell, executive director of Aspire Developmental Services, a nonprofit that promotes positive developmental outcomes and educational opportunities for families with young children, was not sure what to expect. Unfamiliar with the initiative designed to strengthen organizations to better meet their mission and thereby attract … Continued