Brian Yager ’17 CPP 2016

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[…]

Jenn Hart ’18 CPP 2016

Project: Community Impact Measurement Survey Binder #: 161 Major: Business Administration Passion: Neighborhood Revitalization Organization: Mid Central Community Action, State Farm Executive Summary: I worked at State Farm in the Life, Health and Mutual Funds department. In the community, I worked at Mid Central Community Action. My main project at State Farm was to reformat Read more about Jenn Hart ’18 CPP 2016[…]

Jeremiah Lindquist ’18 CPP 2016

Binder #: 157 Major: Economics, Mathematics Passion: Housing Organization: Habitat for Humanity of McLean County, State Farm Executive Summary: In my experience as a CPP intern, I worked in the Strategic Resources Department of State Farm and was at Habitat for Humanity of McLean County for my non-profit. In Strategic Resources, a rather large department Read more about Jeremiah Lindquist ’18 CPP 2016[…]

Adam Garcia CPP Intern ’15

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[…]

Tara Isenberg CPP Intern ’15

Binder #: 103 Major: Accounting Passion: Education, Youth Organization: Milestones Early Learning Center, State Farm Executive Summary: The CPP internship is a great program that throws you fully into the real world in the best way possible. With this internship, I had no idea what “work environment” was most suited for me. Thanks to this Read more about Tara Isenberg CPP Intern ’15[…]

Brianna Piro 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[…]

Landon Hoffman CPP Intern ’15

Binder #: 99 Major: Financial Services & Economics Passion: Housing Organization: Habitat for Humanity of McLean County, State Farm Executive Summary: I interned at State Farm Bank in the Human Resources Support Department and also at Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. At State Farm Bank, I worked on a team of six individuals including myself Read more about Landon Hoffman CPP Intern ’15[…]

Annmarie Gast '15

Annmarie Gast ’15: “Cop on the block Feasability Study”

Binder #97 Major: Political Science Passion: Human Rights, Health and Wellness Organization: Mid-Central Community Action, Bloomington Police Dept. Project Summary: The WBRP’s West Bloomington Neighborhood Plan talks about increasing safety on the West Side by bringing in a neighborhood watch and other safety procedures. Additionally, they talk about revitalizing houses on the West Side and Read more about Annmarie Gast ’15: “Cop on the block Feasability Study”[…]

Brianna Piro '17 at Self Defense Class

Brianna Piro ’17: “Free Self Defense Class for Women”

Binder #96 Major: Psychology and Sociology Passion: Health and Wellness, Human Rights, Education and Outreach Organization: LINC Center Project Summary: In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there will be a self-defense class free of charge available to women interested in learning the importance of protecting onself. The program is intended to help women develop a Read more about Brianna Piro ’17: “Free Self Defense Class for Women”[…]

Grace McCarten and Kira Miller Grant Writing’14

Binder: #91 Major: Sociology/ Anthropology and Environmental Studies Passion: Arts, Neighborhood Revitalization Organization: West Side of Bloomington Project Title: “We heart WestSide Photo Documentary Project” Project Summary: There are a lot of misconceptions of who and what exists on the WestSide of Bloomington. We hope to begin to change perspectives by hosting a pop-up art gallery filled Read more about Grace McCarten and Kira Miller Grant Writing’14[…]

Catherine St. Block Party

Nicole Jovicevic Grant Writing’14

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[…]

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Melissa Seeborg ’11 “Budget Analysis and Expansion Research”

  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”[…]

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Jenny Prochotsky Fall Seminar’14

Binder: #88 Major: Biology Passion: Education and Outreach, Neighborhood Revitalization, Health and Wellness Organization: Mid Central Community Action Project Title: “Community Engagement Meeting at MCCA” Project Summary: Many communities hold meetings for community leaders, to inspire and to get organized about the things that they’d like to do. For the West Side, this meeting needs Read more about Jenny Prochotsky Fall Seminar’14[…]

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Laura Barham and Jillian Bleck Fall Seminar’14

Binder: #86 Major: N/A and Biology Passion: Education and Outreach, Health and Wellness, Youth Organization: Milestones Early Learning Center Project Title: “Sprouting Healthy Spuds: A Program on Nutrition and Healthy Eating for Children” Project Summary: Starting a youth nutrition program in the West Side of Bloomington will directly help the children that need it most. Children Read more about Laura Barham and Jillian Bleck Fall Seminar’14[…]

Matt Hill and Paige Maynard Seminar’09

Binder #: 36 Major: Accounting, Sociology and Economics Passion: Education and Outreach Organization: Farmers Market, Downtown Bloomington Association Project Title: “Farmers Market Operations Manual” Project Summary: Paige and I worked with the Downtown Bloomington Association to compile a Farmers Market Operations Manual. We attended the market, conducted interviews, and spoke with market management to complete the manual. The Market is Read more about Matt Hill and Paige Maynard Seminar’09[…]