1. My Year, My Words….

2. North Carolina Campus Compact North Carolina Campus Compact, launched in 2002, builds the capacity of colleges and universities to produce civically-engaged graduates and to strengthen communities. National Campus Compact is a coalition of nearly 1,200 college and university presidents — representing some 6 million students — who are committed to fulfilling the public purposes of higher education. As the only national association dedicated to this mission, Campus Compact is a leader in building civic engagement into campus and academic life

3. AmeriCorps-VISTA AmeriCorps-VISTA(Volunteers In Service To America) AmeriCorps VISTA provides full-time members to community organizations and public agencies to create and expand programs that build capacity and ultimately bring low- income individuals and communities out of poverty and feeding the hungry.

4. What do VISTAs do? VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more.

5. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Service-learning in New Orleans(secured donations for fundraisers) Working with L.E.A.D. Developed a partnership with G.O.T.R. Recruited volunteers to work with 2 nd Harvest Food Bank Extended invitation that was accepted by Congressman Mel Watt for MLK day.

6. Service-learning in New Orleans

7. Volunteering with 2 nd Harvest Food Bank

8. Political Figures visit MLK Senator Kay Hagan Congressman Mel Watt

9. A few numbers! Recruited 40 volunteers for service learning Nearly $7000 of in-kind donations for service learning Bojangles donated breakfast items for MLK, Jr. Fun Day Developed a partnership with Girl On the Run and recruited 4 student volunteers.

10. Professional Development Attended the National Conference on Citizenship, Washington, DC - Exploration on how civic innovators are guiding societies that are informed, engaged, giving and trusting) Attended the“Making a Difference: Policies, Practices & Partnerships” conference in Greensboro, NC – Discussion on eating smart and moving more as well as building strategic partnerships and how to lead community change.

11. A look into the future….. Developing more partnerships with literacy programs Community garden for local food banks Developing a partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Health Department

12. My next steps…. To secure more permanent employment with non-profit in health awareness and promotion Currently in contact with members of the Food Policy Council and Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Health Department Working with the Public Health Department has given me insight on numerous ‘food deserts’ and how poverty contributes to obesity.

13. Thanks Yous! Benardo Dargan – for his leadership and perspective, and guidance Pat Taft – for civic engagement Leigh Davis – for being a part of SCC Dr. Downey – for his support and guidance