Monthly Archives: June 2012

Learning about starting a social enterprise

Posted on June 24, 2012 by davidtheman1027

I have updated the Streetcard and currently working to translate into it into Spanish.  I passed out some of them at our booth during ComFest and gave some to the vendors.  I believe this Streetcard will help those at risk … Continue reading →

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Process vs. Product

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jamie

I was talking with one of my roommates recently about a class that she took on Community Art. She described the process vs. product dilemma: do we focus more on what we are learning as we make the art, or … Continue reading →

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Hunger & Health

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Melissa Papic

Giving drugs without food is like washing your hands and drying them in the dirt.” Haitian Proverb I studied health services administration in my undergraduate degree and will be pursuing a graduate degree in public health starting this fall, meaning … Continue reading →

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Working in the South Side

Posted on June 21, 2012 by amseir01

I was quite unaware of the OSU campus bubble I lived in until prior to this fellowship. Before last week, I gave myself a lot of credit for being the adventurous one out of my circle of friends. I was … Continue reading →

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Finding the Upside of Down (syndrome)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by alfredyates

After a week and a half (I must apologize for the tardiness of this post, as blogging is a challenging new adventure for me) of working with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, affectionately noted as DSACO (di-SAH-co), I … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought

Posted on June 20, 2012 by opollack

Hi!  My name is Owen Pollack and I am the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (W.A.R.M.) Summer Fellow.  My primary responsibility is to serve as a leader of one Lunch Club site, maintaining and improving the standards, attendance, and positive relationships … Continue reading →

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King Midas and the Touch of Gold

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Stephanie L. Parker

Sometimes, I compare myself to the mythical king of Greece. The one that turned whatever he touched into gold — King Midas. However, I am far from being magical and I’m not a big fan of gold. Since I’m from the present … Continue reading →

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A Falling Leaf Affects the Farthest Star

Posted on June 20, 2012 by lizdelfing

I have completed one week and started a second week at the Broad Street Food Pantry, and it has been a great experience so far! So happy to finally begin and get the ball rolling. A quick overview of my … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Collaboration

Posted on June 19, 2012 by taraeveritter

One of the lessons emerging from my work at Local Matters is the importance of collaboration. I naively assumed that I would have to know everything and be an idea powerhouse to be a successful Fellow; however, it’s quickly becoming … Continue reading →

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(614) Day and Pride!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by kathrynmeghanbrown

At first I was a little disappointed that right after graduating from THE Ohio State University I would be starting work the following day in Columbus, Ohio.  So many of my friends had weeks or months off before starting the … Continue reading →

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