South African Group Instills Song, Rhythm in Hearts
As a new employee at For Love of Children, I had no idea what to expect on my first day of workshop training with my future students.

FLOC Students Meet First Lady Michelle Obama
(Natalie Torentinos is FLOC’s Recruitment and Outreach Assistant. She is currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA member.)
Urban Gardening: Maximizing Use of Small Spaces
(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 MLK 25 Challenge
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
(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
(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
(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
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
(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
(FLOC is recognizing outstanding tutors who have shown enthusiasm and commitment to their student(s) in a series of articles called “Tutor Spotlight.”)