This week, I heavily focused on ETSS’s two annual events: Youth Summit and Evening of Promise. Youth Summit is right around the corner, taking place on Thursday, August 9^th, which means this week and next are focused in on the details. I recently started working directly with the youth department, and this was my first full week of meetings with them. I met the team, learned where we are in the process of getting ready for Youth Summit, and what all still needs to be done. We are still trying to confirm busing, which is quite stressful given the short time period before Youth Summit. We are also trying to get donations of school supplies so that we can give out a backpack full of necessary back-to-school items for each student attending Youth Summit. I am editing some visuals to post on our social media platforms as well as set up throughout Ohio Dominican University’s campus on the day of our Youth Summit. Much coordination and confirmation need to take place in the next following weeks, but I am so excited to see everything come together! I am most excited to see all of our summer camp kids all on one place, learning, celebrating, and playing together.

For Evening of Promise, I am still reaching out and requesting donations for our auction, specifically focusing now on restaurants in the Short North. This week has also brought about many donation pickups, which is nice to see the tangible items we have thus far.

Next week, we have our second happy hour fundraiser of our Summer Special Series! On Wednesday, July 27 from 4-8PM, ETSS will be at North High Brewing. $1 will be donated to ETSS for every beer purchased. All are welcome to come and enjoy the space with us!