Monthly Archives: June 2019

My time at CND these past two weeks has been spent helping the staff prepare for Summer Day Camp to start on the 24th. I have been assigned the task of making sure all of the binders for the counselors … Continue reading →

This week, I have been participating—primarily—in training and orientation sessions that will prepare me for my time with the kids for the next eight weeks. During the training, the facilitators have been encouraging the staff to reflect on the academic … Continue reading →

After just nine days working at the GIAC, I’m surprised at how “settled in” I already feel. I finally figured out which keys unlock which doors, I’ve answered a few phone calls, and yesterday I only had to ask once … Continue reading →

Being approximately halfway through my second week with Big Brothers Big Sisters, I am finally beginning to settle into “the grind”. That is, the 9-5 very ADULT lifestyle. This routine feeling of getting up, making lunch, going to work, going … Continue reading →

This week was the first official week of summer camp for SON Ministries; a week full of surprises, old and new faces, and adjustments. During our fellow meeting at the Columbus Foundation this week, I learned lessons from social profit … Continue reading →

As my second week of this fellowship comes to a close, I am overwhelmed with admiration of the volunteers that make Ohio Wildlife Center function. All of the wildlife camp counselors, most of the education staff, and the animal care … Continue reading →

Today, I got to attend the Franklin County Community Agency Networking Meeting hosted by Buckeye Health Plan, and I will always be surprised at the magnitude of social services and public health nonprofits located in Columbus Ohio. It was a … Continue reading →

Welcome to the beginning of my blog! My name is Ladan Barnes and I am a 2019 Summer Fellow with the Columbus Foundation. During my time as a fellow, I will be stationed at the Non Profit,  Lower Lights Ministries. … Continue reading →

Hi! I’m Kelsey and my internship this summer is with the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center in Worthington, Ohio. I’ll be spending the coming weeks organizing, planning, and assisting the MAC’s summer youth camps, where kids from around the area … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Soncerrae Davis and I am a recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Arts Management. I will be spending my summer this year working for Community for New Direction in their Youth … Continue reading →