Project: Customized Employment for Adults with Disabilities Binder #: 163 Major: Elementary Education Passion: Economic Development Organization: Marcfirst, State Farm Executive Summary: My time at State Farm was truly rewarding because I was able to work in areas that were of great interest to me, philanthropy and education. One of my projects dealt with collecting Read more about Brian Yager ’17 CPP 2016[…]
Binder #: 105 Major: Risk Management, Computer Science Passion: Economic Development Organization: Mid Central Community Action, State Farm Executive Summary: During the Community Partnership Program, I was placed in the IT/Systems Department at State Farm and my non-profit was Mid Central Community Action (MCCA). Throughout the internship at State Farm, I was tasked with assessing and Read more about Adam Garcia CPP Intern ’15[…]
Binder #: 101 Major: English-Writing Passion: Economic Development, Education Organization: YWCA, State Farm Executive Summary: During my CPP internship, I worked in the Enterprise Compliance and Ethics (ECE) department at State Farm and at YWCA McLean County. At ECE, I worked in the Business Office, whose focus is on “shared services” for the entire ECE Read more about Tia Patsavas CPP Intern ’15[…]
Binder #: 100 Major: Psychology, Sociology Passion: Other Organization: Marcfirst, State Farm Executive Summary: My summer as a CPP intern was one of the best opportunities of my college career. I loved the 3-2-1 aspect of the program because it exposed us to not only the corporate world, but also to the nonprofit and community Read more about Brianna Piro CPP Intern ’15[…]
Binder # 90 Major: Political Science Passion: Economic Development Organization: Mid Central Community Action Project Title: “Block Party at Catherine St. Neighborhood” Project Summary: The Catherine St. Neighborhood party aim to create a community event for adults and young adults where they can focus their energies, improve their health, and work on team building. Funding provided Read more about Nicole Jovicevic Grant Writing’14[…]
Binder #82 Major: Business Administration Passion: Youth, Economic Development Organization: Milestones Project Title: Budget Analysis and Expansion Research Project Summary: The main goal was to examine the center’s economic situation, assess the need for childcare on the West Side of Bloomington, and provide useful information and research for Milestones if they were to expand. Read more about Melissa Seeborg ’11 “Budget Analysis and Expansion Research”[…]
Binder #: 27 Major: Economics Passion: Education & Outreach, Economic Development Organization: Milestones Early Learning Center & Preschool, State Farm Project Summary: For my CPP Internship, I split my week into three days at State Farm and two days of non-profit work in the community. At State Farm, I was assigned to the Marketing/Advertising Department, working specifically Read more about Melissa Seeborg CPP Intern’11[…]
Would you like to help families to relieve their financial stress? RF4F has all the great ways you can contribute! 1. INTAKE VOLUNTEERS: Our intake volunteers work directly with clients on a “by appointment” basis. Duties include: · Determining client needs through interview process · Filling out required forms · Collecting delivery fee (if applicable) · Read more about Recycling Furniture for Families[…]
Are you tired of being stuck in the so-called “IWU bubble”? Do you have a heart full of passion for community engagement but don’t where to start? WBRP provides students tons of exciting volunteering positions, so let’s get started helping our local community grow, one step each time! 1.Economic Development: Adopt a Facebook, Sponsorship Committee, Calendar committee Read more about West Bloomington Revitalization Project[…]
Prairie State Legal Services Project: Brittany Morrison worked with Prairie State Legal Services to conduct a presentation to community stakeholders on “Foreclosures in Today’s Legal and Economic Environment. Prairie State Legal Services is an organization who provides legal services to low-income residents. Brittany’s presentation focused on national, state, and local foreclosure rates as well as Read more about Brittany Morrison: Spring Internship ’09[…]
Over the summer of 2007, as UNITY Center was preparing for future expansion, summer camps, fall programs, marketing and funding, Emily was able to complete a number of tasks and projects. She assisted the Program Director with writing and researching grants for UNITY programs and general operations, completed expense reports for an accounting system, and Read more about Emily Meade: Summer Internship ’07[…]
IWU Junior Dave McGrath is looking for volunteers to help collect surveys for Mid Central Community Action! The survey is collecting information on residential experience living in West Bloomington. We have 130 surveys and just need 70 more by December 31st. We are looking for volunteers for November 23rd from about 12-4 pm. Lunch will be provided! Read more about Volunteers Needed for Mid Central Community Action![…]
Labyrinth Outreach Services to Women is a not-for-profit, 501 ( c ) (3), organization that provides long term supportive services to women from McLean County who have been incarcerated or on probation. Our goal is to collaborate with all available local social service agencies to assist the women to remain free of future court involvement. Read more about Volunteer at Labyrinth Outreach![…]
Assist a local business with social media! Many small business owners need help in organizing and managing a Facebook page and a marketing campaign. Using photos, videos, promoting posts, building fans – your expertise can help a small business to reach new audiences. This is a great opportunity to make a big impact that can Read more about Social Media Marketing Opportunity![…]