Michael O’Neill is one of our longest-tenured volunteers, as he began tutoring at FLOC 13 years ago. While living in Washington, D.C. in 2000, Michael had some free time during the weekends and began to search for organizations he could volunteer with.
On May 1, 2013, For Love of Children hosted our annual “Beyond the Classroom” Fundraising Luncheon. Board members, staff, volunteers, donors, partners and students gathered at the Renaissance Hotel to enjoy a delicious meal and respond to the call to action to support FLOC programs.
On the weekend of February 22-24, our Leaders In Action students joined us at the Outdoor Education Center for our annual Survival Overnight.
This past week at FLOC was the last week of tutoring for most of our volunteer college students. With the college semester coming to a close, students are wrapping up school and heading out to start their summer internships.
A couple of weeks ago as I was waiting by the door to let students in for workshop, two eleventh grade students approached me with a request to facilitate a Middle School workshop.
On April 1, 2013, fourteen 11th grade Scholars students and four FLOC staff set off on a five day journey to explore colleges and universities in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The Harpers Ferry Half Marathon is just around the corner on Saturday, May 11. Don’t miss one of the most challenging and beautiful half marathons in the country!
Last week a small group of tutors participated in a focus group about the Neighborhood Tutoring Program’s Elementary Reading Curriculum.
It’s never too early to start thinking about the 7th Annual FLOC Book Festival! Luckily, First Book DC didn’t think so, either! FLOC is the recipient of a generous gift from First Book DC to purchase books from the organization’s online store.
Do you love what you do? Now’s the perfect time to share your passion for your job with a high school Scholar.
