Northwest Service Academy Testimonials
Our members live and continue our legacy of service every day. Here are recent stories and testimonials:
NWSA helps Portland's Community Watershed Program earn the first national Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award for Campus-Community Collaboration
"President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter announced on June 3, 2008 that Portland’s Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is the inaugural winner of the US-National Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award (JRCPA) for Campus-Community Collaboration." To read more click here...
NWSA helps Pacific University “green” its office practices
"NWSA congratulates Laura for securing a full-time position with Pacific University as the Sustainability Coordinator!" To read more click here...
NWSA members rehabilitate educational trail at Mt. Hood National Forest
"Two NWSA members working with different districts of the Mt. Hood National Forest decided to work together on a service project to help their small rural communities." To read more click here...
NWSA LINKS member experiences the rewards of environmental service
"It was an extremely rewarding experience – witnessing the enthusiasm and energy with which the volunteers threw themselves into the work, getting caught up in the enthusiasm, and being able to see firsthand the amazing transformation of the landscape.” To read more click here...
NWSA placements with Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA) help Calypso Organic Farm
"With tools in hand, volunteers were directed on lining the pond, clearing brush and trees around the constructions site, hauling materials, and building fencing. During the volunteer event, the Field Team hosted a celebration of food and community at the farm with a raffle and “slow” food buffet." To read more click here...
NWSA LINKS increases the capacity of Aprovecho, a non-profit research and education center
"I would personally like to thank Erika Johnson and Mindy Crouchley of the LINKS program for their continued support of Aprovecho." To read more click here...