Community Partner : Greater Homewood Community Corporation ( GHCC ) Intern : Jessa Wais Site Supervisor : Lottie Sneed
What is GHCC ? Established in 1969 , Greater Homewood Community Corporation is a nonprofit organization whose missio and strengthen vibrant urban communities in north central Baltimore City . Our work centers on the pillars urban living : safe streets , good and diverse quality housing stock , quality schools , and livability . Much like neighborhoods we serve , our programs are interconnected and bolster our holistic approach to fulfilling o
Tasks :
• Assist the planning committee for the Women ' s Empowerment Conference
• Assist in organizing the BMOG Annual Cookout and Outdoor Movie Night
• Coordinate donations for community events including writing request for donation letters and making calls to local businesses
• Door‐knocking and flyering to distribute literature about upcoming community events and campaigns
Interning for the Barclay Community Center has bee rewarding , meaningful work experience I have ever only 2 full‐time employees , I was given a lot of respo of flexibility . Throughout the summer , we organized workshops , all with the similar goal of building a bet community . I really appreciated the opportunity to office and directly in the community . This summer , w new clubs , the bike club and the architect club . We great group of kids together , and in addition to hold office , I was able to lead various field trips . One of m when we took the bike club to a BMX race , somethi including myself , had ever been to . While we organiz events , the highlight of my summer was the Women Conference . After weeks of planning and outreach , group of around 35 women attend . When calling ea feedback , women used words such as “ eye‐opening " transformative ” to describe the conference . It was strong of an impact one event could have . I am excit of the relationships I have made in Barclay , and defi attending the Third Annual Women ’ s Empowermen year . ‐ Jessa