ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Dear NZ Community,
Our work with young people has always been important. At this moment, we see our government diminish the dignity, respect and humanity of many of our young people. We see the people that we value being erased, resources pulled, and basic safety questioned. We matter more than ever right now.
We are digging deep to embrace new initiatives that create a safe space for our youth to connect to their community, support conversations to process the challenging issues facing their society, create programs to heal, imagine, and shape our culture, and offer opportunities that will help them navigate their transition into adulthood. We continue to strive to build equity, justice and collective liberation in everything we do.
As we strategize and prepare for this unknown, we take a lot of comfort in knowing that over 25 years, we have built a resilient community. We have engaged youth, board and staff who deeply embrace our mission, and valuable partners who align with our efforts. And we have all of you, the community who has built us, shaped us, and continues to champion us.
With much gratitude,
Lori Roddy
Executive Director, Neutral Zome