Three Woofs for Neighborhood Advocacy

Three Woofs for Neighborhood Advocacy Groundwork Center and Norte recently wrapped up the 2021 Advocate Academy. This year’s academy was slightly different […]

After years of being asked, “how can we start something like Norte in my town,” Norte is finally ready and willing to […]

Last January, I decisively told myself that I didn’t know what I would do for Summer 2020. This is definitively unlike me. […]

I witnessed confidence grow in my daughters that I had yet to nurture in other ways. My girls became experts at navigating […]

Norte is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA to join our team for 2021. The ideal candidate will be passionate about happy, healthy, strong communities […]

Norte recently welcomed Wes Sovis to the Norte Staff as their Donor Relations Specialist. The youth-focused organization also added three new members to […]

Russ Soyring has served as the City Planner of Traverse City since 1986. His impact on the community is far and wide. […]

  The temperatures might be in the teens outside, but here at the Clubhouse and Wheelhouse, we’re gearing up for spring and […]

Eleanor Brockway walks daily, and it’s by design. Winter Walk Wednesday or not, when the temperatures hover around zero, it can take […]

Real winter is finally here, let’s get out there and enjoy it.   I love to ride a bike. I don’t love […]

We applaud the City of Traverse City for continuing to improve on a decade of improvement. Ten years ago, the City didn’t […]

Jim Boardman riding his tricycle in Elk Rapids, shortly after moving into the area in May of 2020.   Our thoughts have […]

Norte is very proud to call the Civic Center home. It’s a perfect fit, actually. Each year we submit a report to […]

We’re seeking 2021 Summer Interns to join Team Orange. We have both paid and unpaid, full and part-time internships available.  Submit Applications by 5 […]

Each spring and fall, we’re fortunate to spend three hours a week with some amazing kids. The young riders who participate in Youth […]

Although we’re recognized for our work getting kids on bikes, Norte is a firm believer in the power of walking. When we […]

Accelerate your advocacy efforts with Norte’s fourth annual Advocate Academy The partnership of Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities’ T.C. Mobility Lab, and […]

Before we get too far into the New Year, let’s reflect on the accomplishments of 2020. Specifically, on Norte’s advocacy efforts, which never stopped. […]

Norte’s Executive Director describes the joy of walking and talking with friends and mentors at the Grand Traverse Civic Center. I have […]

Norte is committed to continued hard work, persistence, and engagement to find solutions. As I reflect on 2020 and look towards the […]