Who is Nate?

The Nate Howe Adventure Fund is named in honor of Nate Howe, nephew of board members Jessica and Meg Howe. 

Nate had an adventurous spirit and loved the outdoors. The summer before his eleventh birthday, Nate received a scholarship that allowed him to attend a camp he would not otherwise have been able to attend. He enjoyed sleeping in cabins, going on adventures, making new friends, and discovering the magic of camp. The experience profoundly inspired him and he never stopped talking about that summer. 

Nate’s life tragically ended in 2016, soon after he took that camping trip. This fund is a fitting memorial to support the kinds of adventures and learning that Nate loved. Nate's family wanted to honor him and give other children the same opportunity Nate did. 

How Are Students Picked?

The NHAF scholarship is based purely on need. Student names are submitted to the Nate Howe Adventure Fund board by school staff.

How Much Does Each Trip Cost?

Trips are subject to change and will be updated. Trips can cost anywhere from $50/student to $400 per student. We also pay for buses for trips which vary in cost.

Is My Donation Tax Deductible?

NHAF is a registered 501(c)(3), so donations are tax deductible. You will receive a confirmation of donation as well as a receipt for tax purposes.

How did the NHAF respond to Covid?

The Nate Howe Adventure Fund believes that all children deserve adventures, especially in times of disruption. In response to school trips being cancelled after in-person learning was also cancelled, the fund made the decision to partner with a local bookstore to provide education through books.

Together with Frugal Bookstore, the NHAF purchased a book for every student in the Lower and Middle Schools. While students missed the traditional camp experience, the NHAF’s hope was that students could still experience adventure - through a book - that summer. Neighborhood House serves a diverse student body and was glad to be able to partner with this local bookstore to provide the students with books that depict diverse characters, or are authored by people of color to further highlight the importance of representation in the books NHCS students read. 

About Charter School of Inquiry

The Charter School of Inquiry promotes a safe and supportive community for children and families by infusing heritage and culture of people of African descent, embracing the concept of Ubuntu and promoting academic growth through challenging student-led investigations.

Their students are empowered to value themselves, their heritage and others, while uplifting our community and cultivating curiosity.

CIS student population:

• 100% are racial/Ethnic minorities

• 19% receive Special Education services, such as IEP or 504 Plan

• 7% receive English Language Learner (ELL) services

• 93% meet the federal definition of Economically Disadvantaged (participation in one or more of the following state-administered programs: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Transitional Assistance for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC); the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) foster care program; and MassHealth (Medicaid)

About Neighborhood House Charter School

Neighborhood House Charter School combines rich and structured learning with extensive social/emotional programming to help all their students succeed in school and in life. They strive to develop scholars who seek knowledge, embrace effort, act thoughtfully, and commit to the common good.

Many children come to NHCS with significant needs. They don’t give up on them. The goal is that all of their students thrive at Neighborhood House, graduate from high school, and pursue post-secondary education on the path to achieve life success.

NHCS student population:

• 89% are racial/Ethnic minorities

• 24% receive Special Education services, such as IEP or 504 Plan

• 12% receive English Language Learner (ELL) services

• 34% meet the federal definition of Economically Disadvantaged (participation in one or more of the following state-administered programs: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Transitional Assistance for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC); the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) foster care program; and MassHealth (Medicaid)