Partnerships And Supporters
National and local partners
NSOUL partnerships is a collaboration of National and community leaders, educators, authors, youth, and elders who come together to create a positive change in our communities and worldwide. We provide and support events for each other on services for audiences around the world. See some of our partners and organizations we support below.
Project Success Utah
Project Success is a grassroots, not-for-profit Community Learning Center located in the heart of Ogden. Our motto is “Keeping Hope Alive,” we work with youth and families to help keep dreams alive and imagine a world where they can contribute and participate in its positive growth and prosperity. We do so by opening doors of opportunity to celebrate arts and culture, support and celebrate academic foundations, and promote health and wellness.
National Association of Black Storytellers
Welcome to NABS… the place where you can hear, feel, and see the authentic voice of Black storytelling. While here, visit Our Story, the Gallery, Resources, and our Blog. For a one-of-a-kind LIVE storytelling experience in which all FIVE of your senses…and BEYOND…will elevate, titillate, and jubilate.
Story Crossroads
Story Crossroads aims to gather and unify people across generations and cultures to celebrate stories and promote creative communities that thrive through strengthened communication, preservation, and empathy. As humans, we are already hard-wired for stories, and thus, we encourage people to learn quality storytelling techniques to appreciate an art often overlooked for its everyday usage in the home, at school, within the community, and in the workplace.
The Jenar Charity Foundation
JENAR Foundation is a (501) (c)(3) non-profit foundation that helps fight diseases such as malaria & HIV/AIDS, fight poverty, and help provide educational materials for under-served children and adults in Nigeria. The Foundation’s aim is to aid in three areas: Medical, Education, and Agriculture.
Utah Division Of Arts & Museums
Utah Arts & Museums seeks to advance Utahns’ quality of life
through arts and museum experiences and cultural opportunities. We are a
service organization offering a variety of professional development opportunities and grants to serve our constituents. We serve schools, local arts agencies, organizations, community centers, performing groups, museums, and individuals across Utah.
Author & Storyteller, G Louise Beard
G. Louise Beard was born in Baltimore, Maryland. The second of five children, she earned a B.S. in Special Education from Coppin State College. Later, she and her family relocated to Ogden, Utah, where she earned an M.E.D. in Secondary Education from Weber State University. An avid reader, G. Louise spent her early years dreaming of becoming a
writer. However, the necessities of life, marriage, raising a family, teaching, and becoming a minister/pastor’s wife took priority and kept the dream at bay. Now in retirement, she is taking advantage of the opportunity to fulfill her
dream of becoming a published author; G Louise Beard is the author of the books Right Next Door, Mail Ordered, Nightmare, and NOW.