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Community Volunteers Program Launches
On October 13, Princeton AlumniCorps, in conjunction with the Princeton Club of Washington, held our first Community Volunteers outreach event in Washington DC, bringing together over 25 alumni for a rousing discussion around board service and how to best get plugged into the nonprofit sector.
Board Member Spotlight: Margarita Rosa ’74
Margarita Rosa, Esq. ’74 has dedicated much of her life to the pursuit and promotion of social justice. Read about Margarita Rosa’s experiences, impressions and hopes for Princeton AlumniCorps through this interview.
Changing the Atlanta Community: A Profile of Sara Deitch s55
Sara Deitch, in her own right, changed her world and the world of the people she came in contact with; thus fulfilling and building upon the ideas Ralph Nader proposed in the 1989 Washington Reunion…
Oprah’s Angel Network Grants $1 million to PP55 Alum & DSST Public Schools
On September 20, 2010, Bill Kurtz ’91 (PP55 Alum) accepted a check on behalf of DSST schools for $1 million from Oprah’s Angel Network. Kurtz has described Project 55, saying, “My experience as a PP55 fellow was life changing. It provided me the opportunity to transition from Wall Street to seeking educational solutions for underserved students first in the South Bronx, then Newark New Jersey and now Denver, Colorado. My fellow experience taught me a great deal about serving low-income students, educational leadership, and how to work on a team. The mentorship of Pete Milano and Chet Safian was instrumental in my growth and something I will always be grateful for.”
Spotlight on a Board Member & Mentor: Scott Taylor ’75
Read about Scott Taylor ’75 and his decision to be involved with Project 55, how he views Project 55′s service to the Princeton community and other communities, and what advice he can offer for future fellows.
Rob Spackey ’08 Shares Fellowship Experience with PP55 Board
“Most non-profits, I presumed, were well-intentioned, but poorly managed, inefficient, and stale places to work. After an earnest but wholly unsuccessful job hunt, I began to expand my search and found that Project 55 had several unfilled positions. So, I took a chance. I applied, was accepted, and apathetically began what has turned into one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
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