Yevola Peters: At 86, Still Dedicated to Helping Annapolis Youth and Families
Yevola S. Peters has been working to combat racial and economic disparities and mobilizing people in the Annapolis community for over half a century. At 86, she is serving a […]
K-Pop and Volunteering … How I came to Become a DCTMI Intern
With COVID-19 crippling Fall 2020 plans and in-person schooling, I did not have much luck with my internship hunt. I was grappling for opportunities with big name companies to jump-start […]
The Power of an Hour
By Gabrielle (Gabby) Wszalek We take it for granted the impact an hour can make. We carve out specific hours in our day to workout, meditate, cook, spend time with […]
“Students Learn From People They Love”: Joanna’s Reflections
Growing up I had severe ADHD and I would often find my name always on the red section on the behavior chart… However, in fourth grade, I had a great teacher, a teacher who didn’t believe I was a “bad” child.
Yuka’s Story “Everything you achieve comes from something you attempt”
If you knew me when I first studied abroad in Canada, you would be surprised that since I came back from Canada, I have studied abroad in Ireland for a […]
CivicFest 2018: Here comes the sun!
After several days of heavy rain and overcast weather, Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park came alive during CivicFest 2018! Last Saturday, DCTMI was joined by over 30 nonprofits – from […]
Let’s Get Civic
#letsgetcivic By Cassondra Meadows Lets get civic! It sounds great and catchy, but is it more than just a phrase to sling around? Absolutely. Being civic-minded means thinking about our […]
It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village By Rob Sanford “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Coretta Scott King (2000) I remember […]
Leaping Over Hurdles to get Volunteers in Schools
Leaping Over Hurdles to Get Volunteers in Schools By Erika Heddesheimer The expectations placed upon teachers in our current educational system are overwhelming, especially at schools where a majority […]
Northstar Tutoring
Living in a family with low income can be difficult for any child, especially if the child wants to be successful in school and in a career. There are many […]
