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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Seeing order through the chaos
Last week, my supervisors checked in with me about my goals for the Fellowship. Although my largest goal is to see the co-op succeed, one of the reasons I applied to this Fellowship was to learn more about non-profit organizations … Continue reading
New Streetcard
I have attached the 2011 Streetcard and 2012 Streetcard so everyone can see the changes I have made to this document. It is a resource pamphlet for individuals that are homeless or at-risk of being homeless. It provides locations in the city of shelters, free food, medical care, identification vouchers, etc.
After looking at the organizations that fellows where fellow are working it may be especially important to Liz, Amber, Stephanie, and Michelle.
Immersed in the Community, Becoming a Researcher
New Start-Ups I read a recent article in the New York Times about high school students that created an entrepreneurial club focusing on technology start-ups. The students discuss how new start-ups can be risky and fail. They explained the process … Continue reading
DSACO up and running: full steam ahead
After an uneventful week without power until Thursday and internet until this past weekend, DSACO is again running on all cylinders and busier than ever! In addition to finalizing details for our Golf Outing Fundraiser in collaboration with Buffalo Wild Wings … Continue reading
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
As my work with WARM and the Kids Lunch Club continues, I realize how many hats non-profit employees wear. WARM (http://www.warmwesterville.org/) has only three full-time employees, meaning they must fill multiple roles and accomplish numerous responsibilities. Recently, I found myself … Continue reading
Say R-E-A-D Alouuuud!
This morning I had the honor and pleasure to be the Read Aloud guest at my organization’s Freedom School! After blogging and tweeting of other’s experiences for the past two weeks, (click here to read about that aspect of my … Continue reading
“Wannabe” Graphic Designer
Week four. Day 20. I already feel like I’ve been at the Guild for months! I feel like this because there’s so much going on around me. Kids are at SYEP camp at Camp Mary Orton. ACES started its new Pre-K program … Continue reading
Cars for Good- Please vote!
Happy Friday everyone! The Ohio Association of Foodbanks is a finalist for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good, which is a giveaway of 100 vehicles to 100 non-profits in 100 days (and I’m 100 percent sure you want to help!). TOMORROW, … Continue reading
Gathering Information & Identifying Best Practices
First, I’d like to say THANK YOU to all of the community non-profits who have taken the time to meet with me or to speak with me on the phone. I have been learning a lot, and I am very … Continue reading
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