Exciting year ahead…..
As Project CHANGE moves into its 20th year, we have a lot to look back on and even more to look forward to.
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News & Updates
Join Americorps in 2020
Positions are available mostly in June-July but sometimes positions open up during the year- so stay tuned.
Project CHANGE & Kemp Mills Excursion to University of Maryland
AmeriCorps Project CHANGE were part of a special excursion day at Kemp Mills Elementary today where, led by member Diane Rubio, the team accompanied the Grade 4 and 5 classes to the University of Maryland, on a science adventure. The…..
There is Life After AmeriCorps- The Alumni prove it
Today Project CHANGE had a special training and Re-Union all rolled into one. The occasion was to reflect on the last few months of service and what comes next. Founder Judy Lapping ran the team through the process of using…..
The ABC’s of Financial Literacy
Today at training, Project CHANGE was treated to an expert financial manager, Maria McElhenny, former Chevy Chase bank manager and entrepreneur. Maria did not pull any punches and said her passion is to scare young people into facing financial realities,…..
The Good News of the Half Yearly Check Ins
It is always heartening to visit all the members and their Supervisors for their Half Year Check-in and hear the good news of the amazing service delivered by the Project Change members. Of course, there are challenges but not once…..
Meeting with Supervisors Today
Always good to hear the good news and feedback from the front lines of the service- from the Member’s Supervisors, who met today at GBTLA -Project CHANGE offices, to catch up and review the last 6 months. Here are some…..
MYSCORE-Project CHANGE innovating a new Approach
WHY THE APPROACH? Our students these days are used to being tested on a regular basis. Critics would say, they are tested more than they are taught. The teachers and the test givers obtain the students’ scores, share them with…..
When I simply Listen-When Someone truly Listens to me- A Team poem
When I simply Listen I am more conscious of what the speaker is saying I matter I get sleepy I feel I am doing what I am meant to do I seem to lose focus and need to catch myself…..
Learning to Tell Stories that Matter- Noa Baum
In between her book tour and her performances, Noa Baum stopped by Project CHANGE today to share her skills. Since our program believes so much in the power of narrative to help us deepen our experience of service and to…..