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Hope Hollow Week 10: Just the Beginning

Today, my Columbus Foundation Fellowship with Hope Hollow comes to a close. But, in reality, my relationship with Hope Hollow is really just beginning. From the very first day of my fellowship, I knew that Hope Hollow was an unrepeatable … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 9 – Remarkable but Customary

With one week to go, the work that originally seemed far away is slowly wrapping up. Last week, I reflected on some of the professional lessons that I have learned throughout my time with Hope Hollow. This week, I want … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 8 – Professional Growth

It is hard to believe that there are only 2 weeks left in our Columbus Foundation Fellowship experience! This week I would like to reflect on some of the lessons that I have learned while working with Hope Hollow. Throughout … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 7 – Website Design

A significant portion of my fellowship has built up to this week! For weeks, my work with Hope Hollow has been heavily focused on designing our new website. At the start of the week, I had no knowledge of website … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 6 – Filling the Void

To begin my sixth week of the Columbus Foundation Fellowship, at Hope Hollow, I was tasked with running an errand to the Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital to drop off restaurant gift cards and cash for a patient. While … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 5 – The Need to Multi-Task

At the conclusion of my fifth week of the Columbus Foundation Fellowship, I have reflected on the versatility of the non-profit sector. Not only the versatility of the services that non-profits provide for our communities but also the versatility of … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 4 – Writing with a Purpose

Wrapping up my fourth week of the Columbus Foundation fellowship, I discovered a new source of enjoyment, grant research and writing. Hope Hollow’s mission is straightforward and impactful, so writing about all Hope Hollow has accomplished is almost effortless. Prior … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 3 – The Inevitable Setbacks

Heading into my third week of the Columbus Foundation Fellowship, I expected to primarily be working on Hope Hollow’s website. However, life, especially with technology, is full of setbacks.  For those who are unfamiliar with Hope Hollow, it is primarily … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 2 – The Importance of Relationships

As my second week of the Columbus Foundation Fellowship concludes, I find myself reflecting on a point that Hope Hollow’s co-founder, Kevin Clark, has reiterated time and again in conversation: the importance of relationships.  This week, I have dedicated a … Continue reading

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Hope Hollow Week 1: “We Receive more than we can ever give.”

Welcome to all readers! My name is Megan Schmitz and I am a junior at the University of Richmond where I am double majoring in Political Science and Economics. After graduation, I plan on pursuing law school and eventually hope … Continue reading

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