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Some higher nonprofit power must have read my blog post last week and responded in-kind: this week has been FAST PACED to say the least! On Monday, our brand-new AmeriCorps members started at City Year Columbus- so our office gained … Continue reading →

This week has been long. Monday seems like it was SO far away. This week, work was not as fast-paced as usual. There has been so much going on in our office- the new AmeriCorps members start on Monday, and … Continue reading →

After having the opportunity to briefly speak with the Columbus Foundation Governing Committee earlier this week, one question has continued to prod at me: “What would you, as a young person, offer as advice (to older generations of leaders)?”  My … Continue reading →

The time here is FLYING by- how are we already more than halfway done with the summer? This week has been no exception in terms of diverse projects and interesting content at City Year Columbus. Although I worked remotely this … Continue reading →

This week, we welcomed the new 2018-2019 service year AmeriCorps members! Needless to say, it has been a busy week at City Year. It has been exciting to witness City Year Columbus corps members at the very end AND the … Continue reading →

“I couldn’t do anything other than this work- I believe in the nonprofit cause”. This week, I reflected on Kelsie Fields’ response to a question asked by a Columbus Fellow in a session on nonprofit development. Regardless of a role … Continue reading →

This week at City Year, I had the opportunity to observe our mission in action. Between planning for City Year Columbus’ 25th Anniversary celebration and watching City Year Columbus Executive Director Tasha Booker speak about the impact of City Year … Continue reading →

How has another week gone by already? Last week wrapped up quickly with the City Year 2017-2018 AmeriCorps graduation, and the office has been far quieter since they left. While it was wonderful to celebrate the accomplishments of the corps … Continue reading →

Hello all! My name is Megan Simmons, I am a rising senior at The Ohio State University. I study Political Science and Public Policy Analysis, with minors in City and Regional Planning and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. This summer, … Continue reading →