• About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Download App
  • Virtual Summit
  • Benefit Hub for Subscribers Only
SWHELPER | Social Work | Social Justice | Social Good
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • News
  • Culture
  • Mental Health
  • Politics
  • Tech
  • Disability
  • Webinars
  • Podcast
Find/Post Jobs
  • Home
  • News
  • Culture
  • Mental Health
  • Politics
  • Tech
  • Disability
  • Webinars
  • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
SWHELPER | Social Work | Social Justice | Social Good
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Manchester Bidwell Replication Project Serving At Risk Youth

Aurelia EmersonbyAurelia Emerson
April 7, 2019
in News, Nonprofit, Social Work
0
ADVERTISEMENT
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on PinterestShare via EmailShare on Reddit

Manchester Bidwell, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a nonprofit center which serves at-risk youth and unemployed, underemployed, and displaced persons. Bill Strickland, MacArthur “Genius” award winner and community leader, established the center.  He believes that environment shapes lives, and the center has thus proven his theory with a beautiful and empowering space to inspire, motivate, and lead those who may feel restricted within the cycle of poverty.

Recent Masters of Social Work Graduate, Josh Nadzam, has been quite busy since his interview with Social Work Helper last spring. Over the summer and into fall, he rallied the community, businesses, and organizations to get involved in innumerable ways to open a replication of the nonprofit Manchester Bidwell center in Lexington, Kentucky. Inspired by Strickland’s 2009 personal growth book “Make the Impossible Possible: One Man’s Crusade to Inspire Others to Dream Bigger and Achieve the Extraordinary,” Josh is well on his way to providing the same opportunity to the disadvantaged population in Lexington. Born into poverty Josh has experienced the lack of basic needs and opportunities similar to those he now hopes to help.

MBRPlogoAccording to the Manchester Bidwell website,

Our philosophy originated when founder Bill Strickland met Pittsburgh Public High School art teacher Frank Ross. Ross mentored Strickland through his teen years, impressing upon him the powers of art, education and community, and helping him obtain entrance to the University of Pittsburgh.

While still in college in 1968, Strickland founded Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild to bring arts education and mentorship to inner city youth in his neighborhood. The MCG Youth & Arts program, as it is now called, serves public school students by offering courses in our ceramics, design, digital and photography studios.

Strickland, who has helped replicate over 8 centers in other cities, visited Lexington recently to speak to many individual donors who have become very interested in this initiative. Through more organized efforts, Josh and a very eager community raised over $18,000 through donations many of which were less than $25 hence embracing the motto, “Every dollar truly counts.”  What started as his own personal dream is now a shared dream amongst over 270 people, including a passionate, selfless steering committee determined to bring this dream to fruition.  Now with the help of so many others in the community, it is no longer about Josh—it is about the movement, the community, and everyone involved.

Some may wonder why Josh wouldn’t replicate Manchester Center where he grew up. When asked why not move back home, he describes what Lexington has became for him: a place of shelter and protection from danger and trouble “a refuge.” The Manchester Bidwell Project just may be his gift — his way of saying thank you to a city that welcomed him with open arms!

Josh continues to accept donations through a wonderful crowd-funding website . Additionally, for more up-to date information on the replication project visit www.mbrplexington.com.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Tips for Making a Presentation That Will Keep Kids’ Attention

Next Post

Dress for Success: Promoting Economic Independence for Disadvantaged Women

Aurelia Emerson

Aurelia Emerson

Aurelia Emerson is a regular contributor to Social Work Helper. She was raised on the east side of Lexington and noticed the lack of progression in her community. Aurelia learned early on the importance of higher education and how it affects my chances of success in life, and she is committed to achieving her goals and encouraging others to do the same. She hopes to work with the younger generation in diverse communities to let them know the importance of education, and their capabilities of progression despite their circumstances.

Related Posts

Journalist Turned Social Worker?
Opinion

Journalist Turned Social Worker?

January 24, 2023
Technology and Entrepreneurship in Social Work
Business

Technology and Entrepreneurship in Social Work

January 11, 2023
5 Ways To Boost Employee Wellbeing
Health

5 Ways To Boost Employee Wellbeing

January 7, 2023
What is High Performance Culture and How to Create It
Business

What is High Performance Culture and How to Create It

January 7, 2023
Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW
News

Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW

January 5, 2023
Sex Trafficking Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Red Roof Inns
Human Rights

Sex Trafficking Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Red Roof Inns

January 4, 2023
Next Post
Dress for Success: Promoting Economic Independence for Disadvantaged Women

Dress for Success: Promoting Economic Independence for Disadvantaged Women

Social Worker Response in the Philippines Relief Effort

Social Worker Response in the Philippines Relief Effort

Leave Comment
ADVERTISEMENT
What Can Be Done To Solve The Foster Care Crisis?

Ending the Therapeutic Relationship: Creative Termination Activities

June 24, 2022
What Feelings Are In Your Heart: An Art Therapy Exercise for Kids

What Feelings Are In Your Heart: An Art Therapy Exercise for Kids

June 19, 2022
Want to Work With Children: 5 Skills and Qualities You Should Be Working On

Want to Work With Children: 5 Skills and Qualities You Should Be Working On

April 7, 2019

Connect With Us

Twitter
FlipboardInstagram
ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram TikTok
SWHELPER | Social Work | Social Justice | Social Good

  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Buy Merch
  • Download App
  • Terms of Service

© 2022 Social Work Helper, PBC

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • News
    • Culture
    • Technology
    • Politics
    • Criminal Justice
    • Social Work
    • Education
    • LGBTQ
    • Technology
    • Disability
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Webinars
  • Virtual Summit
  • Career Center
  • Download App
  • Subscriber Benefit Hub
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Cart

© 2022 Social Work Helper, PBC

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Facebook
Sign In with Google
Sign In with Linked In
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Sign Up with Facebook
Sign Up with Google
Sign Up with Linked In
OR

Fill the forms below to register

*By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Go to mobile version