Agency Details:

Passages Northwest

Passages Northwest is dedicated to educating and motivating girls and women to develop leadership and courage through the integrated exploration of the arts and the natural environment.

Description:
Passages Northwest is dedicated to offering programs to all girls and women. For those who find the costs a barrier, full and partial scholarships are available. Our programs include Girls Wilderness Programs, Girls Rock! Programs, Alumnae Programs, and Partnership Programs.

History:
Our organization was started in 1996 by Annie Lareau and Jane Bierman Seibel in response to the research being done by women such as Carol Gilligan and Mary Pipher around girls' and women's psychology. The founders wanted to provide girls and women with opportunities to develop their own voices and self confidence through the medium of the arts, natural science, and the physical challenge of outdoor sports. Since then, we have served over 4,000 girls and women, are led by a dynamic staff of eight and nineteen Board members, have completed a five year strategic planning process, and have been profiled by publications such as the Seattle Post Intelligencer and Seattle Woman magazine. Passages Northwest inspires girls and women to develop physical courage by backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, and for many, simply getting outside for the first time. We also teach creative or expressive courage by helping girls and women find and use their own voice through the arts, such as storytelling, writing, theatre, and art projects. Finally, we instill inquisitive courage by fostering a love for learning about the natural world through hands-on science projects and environmental education.

Contact people:

Heather Nygaard, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Erica Nixon Mack, Program Director, (phone), (email) Ileana Ruelas, Office Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 206-286-8551

Address:

139 - 23rd Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.passagesnw.org

Directions:

We are located in the Central District on 23rd Ave South, between Yesler and Jackson. Look for a light blue house on the West side of the street.   Nearest Bus Stop: 48, 4, 8, 14, two minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on November 16, 2009