Monthly Archives: November 2011

Can You Really Skip These Investments? by Dana Bright

Posted on November 28, 2011 by YNPN Chicago Blog

In a recent edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), Aaron Hurst, founder and president of the Taproot Foundation, identifies what he sees are five areas in which nonprofits dedicate large amounts of resources towards but with little return … Continue reading →

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Emily Post Addendum – Public Transit Edition by Katie Anthony and Divya Mohan Little

Posted on November 19, 2011 by YNPN Chicago Blog

YNPN Chicago Board of Directors Speak! Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and similar public transit systems are tricky to navigate and often quite crowded.  Let us help! Things You Should Have Learned in Kindergarten Do not stare.  Yes, we know that … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of an Advocate by Kathy Chan

Posted on November 14, 2011 by YNPN Chicago Blog

Kathy Chan is an Ex-Officio Member of YNPN Chicago’s Board of Directors For over eight years, I’ve been lucky enough to work at at organization that allows me to combine my personal passion for women and children’s health with my … Continue reading →

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Engaging Youth by Sarah Cummings

Posted on November 7, 2011 by YNPN Chicago Blog

Working with youth isn’t easy, especially when you are trying to engage them in something new to them. It is a challenge to have students show up on time for a program, much less become really engaged in the work … Continue reading →

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