Monthly Archives: June 2019

Week 1 at Cristo Rey Columbus

Hello! I am Liz Webb, a rising junior at The Ohio State University studying Public Affairs with a specialization in Education Policy. This summer I am working at Cristo Rey Columbus High School. Cristo Rey empowers Columbus students from economically … Continue reading

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Week 1 at the Ohio Wildlife Center

Hello! My name is Sarah Elfers, I will be a senior at The Ohio State University this coming fall and I have been given the amazing opportunity to work with the Ohio Wildlife Center as my host site for the … Continue reading

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My First Week

Hi everyone! My name is Katie Brown, and I am a senior Public Health student at OSU. My Summer Fellowship site is with KidSMILES Pediatric Dental Clinic. KidSMILES is a nonprofit that offers comprehensive dental care to families in need. … Continue reading

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Week 1: The Nature of Change

Hi! I’m Kenzie and my fellowship this summer is with the Grange Insurance Audubon Center! I’ll be a senior at Ohio State this fall, studying Geography (specializing in Environment and Society) with minors in Nonprofit Management and History! So this … Continue reading

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Week 1: Initial Experiences

The first week of my fellowship at Ronald McDonald House Charities – Central Ohio is coming to a close tomorrow, and I can tell it is going to be a packed summer, full of diverse experiences, opportunities, failures, and friendships. … Continue reading

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Slow Start to a Fast Summer

Hi everyone, my name is Emily Callahan and I am one of the Summer Fellows for the 2019 Columbus Foundation Summer Fellowship Program! This upcoming summer I will be working with Best Buddies International, helping them to prepare for their … Continue reading

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A New Perspective

With only four days under my belt submerged in the nonprofit world, I feel completely different. I feel constantly energized to learn more about the tremendous impact Big Brothers Big Sisters is having on the community, and seeing the behind … Continue reading

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Ask me about my fellowship!

The staff at Columbus United Way and Siemer (whom share a building) have been extremely friendly and welcoming. They have been giving me a crash course in the non-profit world and about the work they do ameliorate family homelessness and … Continue reading

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Letting go of Comparisons and Expectations

My name is Mary Imre and I am one of the Summer Fellows with The Columbus Foundation this summer. I am placed with Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries – an organization dedicated to combating poverty in the Hilliard area through … Continue reading

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Week One: Introducing Me!

Greetings! My name is Hannah Graber and this summer I will be serving as a Nonprofit Fellow with the Columbus Foundation, spending most of my time at my host site, the Homeless Families Foundation (hereafter, HFF). During the academic year, … Continue reading

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