My husband and I recently had a house fire where we lost everything. This can be easily described as one of the worst things someone can go through. While of course we are devastated, I truly have only seen goodness…
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Now recruiting, Project MARS’s ‘You are so brave’ uplifts a child
“My Little has made a BIG impact, whether we are doing math, which he dreads, or playing UNO, which I am not the best at,” Project MARS member Kinsley Odom said. “He struggled hard at the beginning of the year,…
Changing work into a game breaks down a child’s walls
Looking back on my time at Martins Creek Elementary School, one day stands out clearly, a day that taught me the quiet power of patience, creativity, and connection. Among the many students I worked with, there was one child who…
Project MARS members serve a school to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Project MARS/AmeriCorps members performed a host of “to do” tasks at Francine Delany New School For Children on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January. After they finished tidying up, they wrote letters of appreciation to all the school staff.…
A tiny student steels a Project MARS member’s nerves for challenge ahead
My first day at Ira B. Jones, I was quite nervous. I was new to Asheville, AmeriCorps, Project MARS. After getting some introductions out of the way, this little girl walked up to me in the hallway. I call her…
