Author Archives: kathleenquinn1

It feels as if I blinked and the ten weeks passed. To try and sum up my fellowship would be impossible, but if I could use one word to describe my experience it would be nourishing. According to Merriam-Webster, nourish … Continue reading →

  As week 10 is quickly approaching, my heart has been filled with lots of lasts. As I reflect on the past ten weeks, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of those who have invested in me to maximize … Continue reading →

The poor, the sick, and immigrant populations are the most vulnerable in any community. With diminutive funds and frequently little to no support, many are unable to receive medical care nor health education. Catherine Nelson Black used her civic power … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago one of my co-workers mentioned she was in the process of granting a ‘Gift of Kindness‘. Curious, I asked her what a Gift of Kindness specifically was. She explained that a Gift of Kindness is a onetime grant given through the Columbus Foundation … Continue reading →

As an International Studies major, I enjoy being surrounded by people of various cultures, getting to know their background, and hearing personal stories. At the beginning of my fellowship, I had a chance to accompany my supervisor and co-worker in … Continue reading →

“Weeks fly by at LifeCare” is a statement I hear often around the office, and it is so true. After reflecting on all that I have accomplished this week, it’s easy to see why the weeks go by so fast … Continue reading →

“To take care of those nobody else pays attention to” are words of Catherine Nelson Black, who founded LifeCare Alliance in 1898. Throughout the last few weeks, I have been able to observe the daily logistics and operations of LifeCare, … Continue reading →

At the heart of every Non-Profit organization I have volunteered at, interned with, or worked for is one central core. There is one specific, essential piece to every Non-Profit that is needed to make it operate effectively. This entity is … Continue reading →

Week two has come and gone in the blink of an eye. This past Wednesday morning, the group of summer fellows gathered at the Columbus Foundation to exchange how our experiences have been going so far, what we have learned, … Continue reading →

Week one with LifeCare Alliance left me overwhelmed and consumed, yet enlightened, opportunistic, and in awe all at the same time. From the first day, I was busy learning all that LifeCare Alliance has to offer. From the moment I … Continue reading →