UPDATES

Jan 1

Team Spotlight: Maya

By 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, 2020

Team Spotlight: Alyssa

Alyssa 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, 2020

Team Spotlight: Sameera

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “It's so rewarding to be able to help students learn academically, all while forming a bond...

Aug 12, 2020

Team Spotlight: Farah

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “If anyone reading this is on the fence about becoming a volunteer, this is a sign that you...

Aug 12, 2020

Team 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, 2020

Team 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 12, 2020

Team Spotlight: Rhea

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “I personally believe knowledge is one of life's greatest gifts, so being able to pass on...

Aug 10, 2020

Team Spotlight: Jonathan

By 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, 2020

Team Spotlight: Stephen

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “We have a responsibility to our global community and local society to welcome refugees. I...

Jul 23, 2020

Team Spotlight: Paranjaya

By 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, 2020

Team Spotlight: Melina

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “Even though I was born in the United States, my family is from Mexico and they taught me...

Jul 17, 2020

Team Spotlight: Dominic

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Dominic began volunteering in elementary and middle school where he was encouraged to manage...

Jul 9, 2020

Team Spotlight: Afrah

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “Our students have suffered a [great deal] and it’s important to sympathize with them,...

Jul 7, 2020

Team Spotlight: Colleen

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant “I feel that FORA is like a modern day settlement house, wanting to improve the lives of...

Jul 2, 2020

Team Spotlight: Susan

Having 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, 2020

Team Spotlight: Sally

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Sally is the Senior Math Mentor for FORA. Before working with FORA, she gained plenty of...

Jul 1, 2020

Team Spotlight: Iman

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Iman is the Confidential Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer for FORA. Previously...

Jun 6, 2020

Team Spotlight: Eliza

By Adrianna Nehme, Communications Assistant Eliza has always striven to be a lifelong volunteer. Throughout high school, she frequently...

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