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Our Friends—Liking, Laughter, Longings and Loss: A benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters

April 20, 2018 by Paul Clark

  It was after doing that training that Barrie first had the inspiration and vision for what has evolved into the Story Choreography Project, which has produced 18 authentic theatre productions over the last thirteen years the first one hitting…

A Little Brother pursues his dream

March 21, 2018 by Paul Clark

  Over the course of their match, Nate has been an amazing Big Brother for Edgar— helping him apply for jobs, teaching him how to drive, getting him out of a jam with the police when he drove with just…

AmeriCorps Week 2018

March 21, 2018 by Paul Clark

  The goal was to have members engaged in service projects to share the impact AmeriCorps members have all over the country each and every day. To really showcase what our members are doing and convey the positive impact they…

Bowl For Kids Sake 2018 Photo Blog

March 13, 2018 by Paul Clark

What a swashbuckling event it was! With teams of pirates from all walks: Peter Pan pirates, peg-legged, eye-patched, hook-handed pirates—mateys and tricorn-adorned captains. Dagger-wielding, gold-hoop hanging pirates. Oh, and thanks to Johnny Depp—there was no shortage of “guy-liner-ed” eyes—or faux…

A ‘Great Story’ from Americorps’ Project MARS

March 9, 2018 by Paul Clark

  Jill is one of my favorite students— but she’s also one of the most reluctant learners I have ever encountered! She has low self-esteem and has conditioned herself not to try at anything—no matter what it is. Jill has…

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