NPST 404

"Learning for Life (L4L) is a research-based, multi-faceted community and college partnership that links students to a network of services, supports and opportunities. This collaborative work fortifies students for college success and removes any challenges that they may encounter in keeping college a central priority in their lives. The L4L staff team includes networks of peer mentors/advocates called Navigators, who are supported by Lead Navigators, three Educational Support Facilitators, a Data Specialist, an Assistant Director and a Director. The L4L community is about resilience and excellence, moving side-by-side with students to meet the challenges in becoming a college graduate." They also have this statement located on the home page. I think this is a shortened version but does not really explain who is involved. "We’re about Resilience and Excellence. Begun in 2012, L4L is a network of resources at RIC that links students to a  wi...

Hello everyone! Over the weekend I volunteered at RIC to watch the children while their parents attend the organizational event. I was hosted by a graduate student and she also does her internship at Learning 4 Life. The event was from 9-12pm and it was held in the ballroom. Students were given school supplies and there were "pop-up" stations where they learned new tools and tricks on ways to self organize their life! The good part was that we had a lot of tools to use with the children. I also had my daughter with me and that helped the time go by :) We played games and colored with the kids. I gave them an incentive to help clean up after too lol. Candy works magic with misbehaving children.! I included a picture of the kids dancing to the YMCA from a kids youtube video.  

  A non-profit organization, is commonly known as an institution tat does not make profits. The organization receives funding from various sources and then provides free or reduced resources to communities. Non-profits are dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. They are tax exempt or charitable, meaning they do not pay income tax on the money that they receive for their organization. They can operate in religious, research, or educational settings. Some examples of these include, American Red Cross, Human Rights Champaign, Community Action Agencies and the YMCA. Some characteristics of a non-profit are the importance of a mission statement and a vision statement. Nearly every nonprofit has an executive board with community leaders who oversee the organizations daily operations. These volunteers help the organization work, financial responsibilities, and staff members who share a commitment to the mission. Lastly, by l...