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New College Projects2014 Intern Projects
Creating livable communities to combat low health outcomes for Walker County – Ryan Cummins Partner – Walker County Health Action Partnership Getting children mentally, physically, and socially prepared for school – Mary Caroline May Partner – Jasper Area Family Services Center, United Way Success by Six To plan Community Meetings that will help Walker County find a common vision – Amy Ackerman, Ainsley Stewart Partner – Walker Area Community Foundation, Senator Greg Reed, Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, Bevill State Community College, Walker County Commission, City Councils throughout Walker County Connecting non-profits with resources to support and maximize their effectiveness – Katy Turner Partner - Nonprofit Council of Walker County Identifying career opportunities and researching career readiness initiatives in our state – Summer Upchurch Partner – Walker County Center of Technology, Bevill State Community College 2013 Intern Projects Expanding raised-bed gardens at West Jasper Elementary – Bryant Cooper Partner - McDowell Farm School, West Jasper Elementary School, Whole Kids Foundation Produced literature and submitted grants for a community garden – Lizzie Ernstberger Partner - Capstone Rural Health Center (CRHC) in Parrish, Honda of Jasper, Awesome Foundation Created strategic plans for agricultural-education instructors – Jackson Harris Partner - Walker County High Schools, FFA Developed literacy campaign for 2013-14 faculty workshops – Cameron Lyons Partner – Jasper City Schools 2012 Intern Projects School Gardens – Brianna Adams Partner – West Jasper Elementary School, Honda of Jasper Teaching good nutrition and modeling healthy eating on a small budget – Katie Jernigan Partner – Walker County Coalition for the Homeless, Salvation Army Coordinating Garden Fest, raising awareness for the WC Community Garden – Kaylyn Vollmer Partner – Walker County Community Gardens, Walker County Chapter Farmer’s Federation 21st Century Afterschool Program – Laura Metcalf Partner – Jasper City Schools Raising awareness of Shape Up Walker County – Rachel Puckett, Laura Freeman Partner – Walker County Health Department, WATCH 2020 2011 Intern Projects Tornado Long-Term Recovery Committee of Walker County – Sarah Watson Partner – Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) of Walker County Creativity Camp for Children with Autism – Kelsey Kimberly Partner – The ARC of Walker County, Director of Children’s Services English Camp for elementary, non-native speakers in Jasper City Schools - Amelia Brock and Abbie Hyche Partners – Walker Area Community Foundation and Jasper City Schools, |
