Jul 16, 2021Team Spotlight: RebeccaBy Caroline Mancini // Rebecca began volunteering in college through various service-based immersions during her breaks. Her volunteer...
Jan 1, 2021Team Spotlight: MayaBy Nicole Ring, Intern “One of my favorite memories is when telling time just "clicked" for my student and she decided that we were only...
Oct 14, 2020Team Spotlight: AlyssaAlyssa is an eighth-grader from Maryland who loves to play soccer and spend time outside with her friends. Alyssa is also a big Wisconsin...
Aug 18, 2020Team Spotlight: SameeraBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “It's so rewarding to be able to help students learn academically, all while forming a bond...
Aug 12, 2020Team Spotlight: RheaBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “I personally believe knowledge is one of life's greatest gifts, so being able to pass on...
Aug 12, 2020Team Spotlight: FarahBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “If anyone reading this is on the fence about becoming a volunteer, this is a sign that you...
Aug 12, 2020Team Spotlight: Nireet“Each day is a new opportunity for both myself and my student to learn! I look forward to tutoring each day because I enjoy watching my...
Aug 12, 2020Team Spotlight: Noah“In the midst of Coronavirus, with education disparities being at the forefront of issues for countless students across the U.S., I...
Aug 10, 2020Team Spotlight: JonathanBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “Many years down the line, I would love to eventually open up a free health clinic. I'd love...
Aug 10, 2020Team Spotlight: StephenBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “We have a responsibility to our global community and local society to welcome refugees. I...
Jul 23, 2020Team Spotlight: ParanjayaBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “The decision to commit [to FORA] was a no brainer. When my family and I came to the United...
Jul 23, 2020Team Spotlight: MelinaBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “Even though I was born in the United States, my family is from Mexico and they taught me...
Jul 17, 2020Team Spotlight: DominicBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Dominic began volunteering in elementary and middle school where he was encouraged to manage...
Jul 9, 2020Team Spotlight: AfrahBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “Our students have suffered a [great deal] and it’s important to sympathize with them,...
Jul 7, 2020Team Spotlight: ColleenBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “I feel that FORA is like a modern day settlement house, wanting to improve the lives of...
Jul 2, 2020Team Spotlight: SusanHaving come from a family of educators, Susan’s work for FORA feels like a natural progression of the education work she has always been...
Jul 1, 2020Team Spotlight: ImanBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Iman is the Confidential Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer for FORA. Previously...
Jul 1, 2020Team Spotlight: SallyBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Sally is the Senior Math Mentor for FORA. Before working with FORA, she gained plenty of...
Jun 6, 2020Team Spotlight: ElizaBy Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Eliza has always striven to be a lifelong volunteer. Throughout high school, she frequently...