The MLK 25 Challenge
January 24, 2011
On Jan. 17, volunteers all over the country celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Day by participating in various service projects for schools and nonprofits.
Volunteers Give Back on MLK Day
January 20, 2011
(Natalie Torentinos is FLOC’s Recruitment and Outreach Assistant. She is currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA member.)
Leaders in Action Students Learn Vital Wilderness Survival Skills
January 18, 2011
(Lydia Hastings is working at FLOC’s Outdoor Education Center as the Marketing AmeriCorps VISTA. She originally joined the OEC staff over the summer as the Kitchen Coordinator.)
OEC’s Land is Full of History and Silent Pleasures
January 11, 2011
(Lydia Hastings is working at FLOC’s Outdoor Education Center as the Marketing AmeriCorps VISTA. She originally joined the OEC staff over the summer as the Kitchen Coordinator.)
The Spirit of the Season
December 21, 2010
I love the holiday season! The smells, the sounds, picking out that perfect gift, and spending time with the ones you love.
Composting Program Teaches Students about Self-Sustainability
December 17, 2010
(Lydia Hastings is working at FLOC’s Outdoor Education Center as the Marketing AmeriCorps VISTA. She originally joined the OEC staff over the summer as the Kitchen Coordinator.) Composting. While a lot of people have heard of this concept of taking raw, organic materials and creating
Tutor Spotlight: Anuradha Sivaram
December 14, 2010
(FLOC is recognizing outstanding tutors who have shown enthusiasm and commitment to their student(s) in a series of articles called “Tutor Spotlight.”)
Is There an Inspired Teacher in You?
December 9, 2010
The Inspired Teacher Certification Program is now accepting applications for the 2011 cohort!
Meet FLOC’s Photographer!
December 7, 2010
For Love of Children would like to welcome Emily Watt to its dedicated group of volunteers!
Emily, 17, is taking photographs of FLOC’s tutoring programs and special events this year. She is a Maryland native and attends Blake High School.
Crouching Tutor, Visible Success
December 3, 2010
(Jennifer Doak tutors in the Tuesday Night Reading program and volunteered to blog about her experiences.)