Author Archives: mthendricks

THANK YOU to the Columbus Foundation and to the Homeless Families Foundation! I am so thankful for all of the opportunities that the summer fellowship program has provided me over the past 10 weeks! I have learned so much… about … Continue reading →

Each summer, the Homeless Families Foundation helps families prepare for their children to go back to school. HFF’s goal is to provide each elementary school student with 2 new outfits and a backpack full of supplies. Middle school and high … Continue reading →

I’m happy to report that my transportation study is essentially complete. I reviewed all of the information – and my related recommendations – with the Homeless Families Foundation’s executive director on Monday. And I’ll be working to create an abbreviated … Continue reading →

THANK YOU to the Columbus Foundation for this morning’s learning session on career opportunities related to the non-profit sector. It was extremely helpful to hear from a  panel of highly successful professionals and to learn about how they got to … Continue reading →

Great news… the Homeless Families Foundation has a new website! Check it out to learn more about all of the work that is being done to assist families and children. Warning: You will be inspired to help out! Tomorrow night … Continue reading →

My transportation feasibility study continues! This week, I’ve been working to collect more information on all of the various transportation options that should be considered. In doing this work, I am constantly reminded that our children are very precious cargo! … Continue reading →

First, I’d like to say THANK YOU to all of the community non-profits who have taken the time to meet with me or to speak with me on the phone. I have been learning a lot, and I am very … Continue reading →

Time flies when you’re having fun… I can’t believe this is week 3! This week, I continued reaching out to community partners. Related to student transportation, I’m in search of general expertise, mapping software, routing software, confirmation of safety requirements, … Continue reading →

My second week here at the Homeless Families Foundation was filled with new learning. Related to the transportation feasibility study, I was researching online mapping tools, safety requirements (related to child transportation), and ever-changing vehicle regulations (primarily related to 15 … Continue reading →

I am very thankful for this opportunity to work with The Homeless Families Foundation, and my Summer Fellowship is off to a great start! Earlier this week, I was able to tour The Dowd Education Center… WOW! I was really … Continue reading →