Author Archives: mimre1

As one of my peers wrote in their blog, I am left wondering where the time has gone this summer. It seems like the summer began and ended before I could truly process my project in its entirety. Have you … Continue reading →

Today marked the first day of the last week of camp. Looking back, there are many lessons that I’ve learned about myself and about life. If not for the children I met, I would not have learned these lessons. When … Continue reading →

Our Columbus Foundation Fellow meetings have been immensely thought-provoking for me. Yesterday, there were many moments that inspired me to think deeper about my summer in its entirety and many situations I’ve found myself questioning throughout the summer. One of … Continue reading →

Yesterday was the day we’ve all been waiting and preparing for: the annual fundraising event. This year, SON Ministries took a risk and completely changed the format of the event. In previous years, the “Open Your Heart” fundraiser has been … Continue reading →

This week has been quite long if you ask me. I’m not sure if it’s because we’re coming off a very short holiday week or because I’ve felt stressed – but I made it through. I absolutely love coming to … Continue reading →

One of the most unique things about SON Ministries’ Summer Lunch Camp is the opportunity for children to create and run their very own restaurant, to which they invite others to be guests at. It is hands down one of … Continue reading →

My time with SON Ministries this summer so far has been quite the whirlwind – but that is to be expected when you’re around 100+ children under the age of 12 every day. But, I think this whirlwind is exactly … Continue reading →

This week was the first full week of summer camp and it was quite the week. When I wasn’t working on my marketing project, I was helping with the group of kindergarten through 2ndgraders. Compared to my work last summer … Continue reading →

This week was the first official week of summer camp for SON Ministries; a week full of surprises, old and new faces, and adjustments. During our fellow meeting at the Columbus Foundation this week, I learned lessons from social profit … Continue reading →

My name is Mary Imre and I am one of the Summer Fellows with The Columbus Foundation this summer. I am placed with Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries – an organization dedicated to combating poverty in the Hilliard area through … Continue reading →