More than 30 Years of Engagement for Ohio's Public Good

AmeriCorps Student Resource Center Campus Snapshot: University of Akron

My daily responsibilities involve stocking 3 grab and go cupboards around the university to spread the Campus Cupboard outreach further while also getting students connected to the walk-in space to privately shop in person when they need gap assistance for food and/or hygiene. Through my engagement with students on campus I will occasionally help students … Read more

Campus Compact seeks Evaluator for Engaged Scholars Initiative

Campus Compact is pleased to invite evaluation consultants to submit proposals for the Engaged Scholars Initiative (ESI) being carried out over the next year. Up to $20,000 in funding is available to conduct an evaluation of the Engaged Scholars Initiative. Project Title: Engaged Scholars Initiative Program EvaluationProject Start Date: January 2020Project End Date: January 2021 … Read more

Ava Carvour Pack the Mac

A Fearless VISTA Leader Gives Back

As the VISTA Leader with OCC I was encouraged to dig deep into the history and mission of the AmeriCorps VISTA program and to engage with the issues that confront low-income students on campuses across the country. With that fire in my heart, I felt deeply connected to the work and to the VISTA members … Read more

PIF student presents a grant check

A New Generation of Philanthropists

Ohio Campus Compact’s Pay it Forward (PIF) initiative is developing a new generation of philanthropists through an innovative course-based service-learning program that engages Ohio college students in hands-on philanthropy, grant-making, and volunteer service while providing community nonprofits with much needed assistance during difficult economic times. Each PIF course receives real dollars to award nonprofit agencies. Students typically … Read more