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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 9

This week was quieter in terms of events and programming at Zora’s House, which gave me space to focus on presenting and planning. One highlight was presenting the Library Project to the ZH staff. It felt rewarding to share the categorization system … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 8

This week, I continued my work on two core projects at Zora’s House: organizing the library and developing a program evaluation report. Both are behind-the-scenes efforts, but they play an essential role in supporting the mission and impact of the … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 7

Last Saturday was a big success at the Columbus Book Festival. I had the opportunity to meet so many people in the community, plug Zora’s House, and introduce attendees to the incredible services and programs we offer. One of the most … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 6

This week at Zora’s House gave me valuable insight into the inner workings of nonprofit development, programming, and team collaboration. One of the most impactful experiences was attending a meeting focused on impact evaluation and assessment. I’m learning how essential data … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 5

Though this week was shortened due to the holiday, it was still filled with important insights into the inner workings of Zora’s House and how growth happens behind the scenes. I can’t believe I am already halfway through my internship! … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 4

This week at Zora’s House was a beautiful blend of connection, celebration, and critical reflection. I had the opportunity to attend the final game of the Zora’s House softball team, and what a team it is. Comprising staff members, current … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 3

Though this was a shorter week due to the Juneteenth holiday, I was still able to make meaningful progress on several ongoing projects at Zora’s House while continuing to deepen my understanding of the organization’s internal structure and long-term vision. … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 2

This week at Zora’s House, I continued to engage in a variety of projects that highlight the crucial role nonprofit organizations play in supporting and empowering women of color. My work provided me with hands-on experience in both community engagement … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Zora’s House Summer 2025 Internship – Week 1

Hi! My name is Asia Bender, and I’m a Ph.D. student in Arts Administration, Education, and Policy at The Ohio State University, specializing in Cultural Policy and Management. As someone who’s new to Columbus, I was intentional about finding a … Continue reading

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