Binder: #87 Major: N/A and Biology Passion: Youth, Human Rights Organization: Bloomington Police Department Project Title: “Cops That Care: Officer Friendly Program that Increases Safety of the West Side of Bloomington” Project Summary: The idea of Officer Friendly is important in the West Bloomington community because currently the West Side struggles with violence. Many different Read more about Kelli Sloan and Jenna Noland Fall Seminar’14[…]
Binder #: 35 Passion: Youth, Human Rights Organization: CASA Foundation Project Summary: The CASA Foundation provides appointed adult advocates for children who have been the victims of abuse and neglect in their own homes. My task was to find ways that would provide help in maintaining the program. As I performed further research, it was easy to Read more about Drew Wolschlag Grant Writing’09[…]
Binder #: 17 Major: Sociology and Hispanic Studies Passion: Education, Human Rights, Youth Organization: Heartland Head Start Project Title: “Upward and Equal” Project Summary: I primarily worked with one bilingual preschool class, but also partnered with one of the Family Resource Advisors (FRAs – essentially social case workers) in meeting families’ needs. THerefore, the mixture of social service agency, educative Read more about Hayley Strege Internship’08[…]
Do you like to work with seniors and support their emotional and physical needs? If so, check out what Faith in Action has for you! 1. Drivers 2. Grocery shoppers 3. Friendly visitors/phone callers 4. Assist with seasonal yard clean-up 5. Help in the office 6. Assist with fundraising events Anyone 18 or older can serve Read more about Faith in Action[…]
Are you interested in helping those with developmental disabilities and to promote their personal achievements based on their dreams, desires and abilities? Available positions: 1. Help with outings and community services projects for individuals or families 2. Assist in our Friendsfirst program – a community based recreational program 3. Perform clerical or administrative support tasks 4. Read more about Marcfirst[…]
Nathan Douglas (’15), a double major in Hispanic Studies and Secondary Education, completed a study of the availability of Spanish language services in non-profits and public agencies across the Bloomington-Normal area. The project was developed according to this guiding question: There is a large range of non-profit/public services available in Bloomington/Normal, but what is the depth Read more about Un Momento, Por Favor[…]
Katie Rose, from Park Ridge, Illinois, majored in Political Science. As a CPP intern in 2012, Katie Rose, interned in State Farm’s Learning and Development Department and for the YWCA of McLean County. Katie interned directly for the CEO of the YWCA and participated in their Racial Justice Council. She developed a project on early childhood education practices and Read more about CPP Program ’12: Katie Rose Brosnan[…]