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Our Story
NYN (Nevada Youth Network) was founded in 2013 and incorporated as a 501(c)3 in 2015 (EIN: 46-5026122). The founding board members saw fit to create an organization whose purpose is to foster the growth and independence of young people of color within their communities.
Nevada Youth Network operates a youth center in partnership with the Southern Nevada Housing Authority where we provide homework tutoring and extracurricular activities to the young residents of Sherman Gardens Annex.
Our Community-Based Model is based on the following three principals:
- Provide educational and recreational support to low-income youth
- Empower youth and young adults to make informed choices related to their physical, mental and socio-emotional well-being.
- Increase service and resource capacity of community organizations who directly serve youth.
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Our Team
Michael Flores
FOUNDER
Michael founded NYN in 2013 after the Southern Nevada Housing Authority approached him to start a community center. He is a government affairs and community outreach professional and received his Master’s Degree in Urban Leadership and is currently working on his PhD.
Gloria Flores
CO-FOUNDER
Gloria has worked with Michael since day one to provide support and guidance to the young residents of the Sherman Gardens Annex. She received her degree in sociology and works for the Department of Family Services.
Brooke Jordan
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Brooke was introduced to NYN years ago and was hired on as the Executive Director in 2023. She has a diverse background serving youth with disabilities and providing resources and support to families in under-resourced communities, and is in the final year of her Master’s degree.