I think of equity as a concept that involves removing barriers that keep systems in place that don’t work to help people. The Y’s purpose is to strengthen the community, and we can’t strengthen the community without everyone having equal access to resources. The way that we do that work is by creating strategic partnerships …
The window to the world project started seven years ago focused Typically around the technology and how we can develop ways to seamlessly connect people at a distance. The more we did in research the more we realized it’s the human element that’s missing. I would say this approach is very new what we’re doing …
We visit on a regular basis the rehab center and Phyllis here with our two dogs it gives you a chance to make someone else feel good both of our parents my mother and her father were in facilities in LA last years we realize how dogs could make a difference it’s such fun to …
– We’re at George Washington Elementary School for Chalk Day. We’re out on the blacktop drawing our favorite Nicktoons characters with the kids. – I just love seeing their faces light up, they look forward to it every year. It brings something out in them, they really get to use their creativity and then see …
NATASHA: For me it’s so much more than just community service, it’s a personal mission, it’s my family’s journey. JANELLE: She’s just taken this tragic loss and used it to help the community in such wonderful ways. NATASHA: December 17, 2016, I lost my 25-year-old daughter to an opioid overdose here in Ames. I felt …
I began volunteering officially January of 1985. This is my 35th year. It’s just the feeling I have to be able to make a difference. A smile and a pat on the back and just a listening ear makes all the difference. Joann is just a special person. She’s quiet, she’s gentle, she’s loving, friendly …
Service learning is a powerful teaching strategy. And for HCC alumna Meghan Ross, service learning was an opportunity to find her passion. I heard about Samaritan woman when I was a junior in high school and I went back to my school and decided that, that was the issue that broke my heart and I …
Bring a positive attitude – it is contagious! Often the best thing you can bring with you as a volunteer is a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to get stuck-in Photocopying? I am on it!!! Make sure you and your organization have the same expectations. If you have very different ideas about what your …
The Canada Service Corps platform is still being developed, but there are already ways to participate. There are micro-components offered through Canada Service Corps. There are volunteer opportunities that already exist through the platform, and you really just have to visit the website. All the information is already there, as well as opportunities to contribute …
Well, Governor Hogan invited all state employees in Maryland to participate in a day of service in September and October. At SU, we hardly need an invitation to get involved with our community. So we’re here beautifying City Park today. It’s a great project. So SU takes very seriously its responsibility to the community and …