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

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