Author Archives: graberhannah

It’s week nine here at camp and things are starting to wrap up. Numbers have been low, and so has morale. There are still some little victories that make the days interesting and meaningful, even when we’re all feeling tired … Continue reading →

This week’s blog is going to serve as a collection of musings and reflections regarding the pursuit of nonprofit work as a career, if that’s alright with y’all. Unrelated to my time at HFF, the fellows attend bi-weekly “learning sessions” … Continue reading →

Today was one of my favorite days of the fellowship so far because I got to hang with kids after serving lunch on a whim. I would be happy to spend time with the campers anywhere, anytime. BUT, field trips … Continue reading →

I can’t believe the fellowship is more than halfway through; it was been a whirlwind. Though, week five has brought a front of frustrations and minor complications. Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving every minute of my time with the … Continue reading →

Due to the holiday, week four of camp was extra short; it was only 2.5 days long. While I’m grateful for time off to spend with my family, I can’t help but think of how my convenience is other families … Continue reading →

Hello, and welcome back to my five loyal readers! This week is significant to me because I am starting to feel confident with the names of the campers. Granted, it’s only been about eight days since I met them, but … Continue reading →

The introductory periods have waned and the ‘meat’ of the program has begun—literally. A part of my day-to-day responsibilities involve preparing and serving meals to the children at camp! I was hired by HFF to assist with operation, planning, and … 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 →

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 →