Volunteer Highlight: Tom Krim August 28, 2019 in Volunteer StoriesTom Krim is a man who wears many hats. Husband. Father. Grandfather. Veteran. Banker. But even with all those roles, Tom still adds one more hat to his repertoire: Volunteer. Volunteering has been a life-long mission for Tom. In college, he was an active member of the Appalachian Project ... Read More
Thank you, Jean. July 22, 2019 in LSA NewsIt’s with a heavy heart to say that Jean Finlayson, a senior LSA volunteer, has passed away. Jean volunteered for over five years in our homework help and the K-3 Enrichment Program. She was an amazing mentor to our children, and a critical part of the LSA family. Below is a tribute to Jean written ... Read More
One Afternoon at a Time April 4, 2019 in LSA News, Program FeaturesChanging lives, one afternoon at a time: a conversation about the After School program at LSA April 3, 2019—Volunteers gathered for a brief talk about the state of our after school and summer enrichment program, how it has evolved and plans for the future. Laurie Dien, Vice President of Programs, ... Read More
High School Volunteer Open House September 24, 2018 in LSA News, Volunteer StoriesTeens Attend Open House for Volunteers High school students volunteer with our programs in various ways, earning community service credit and giving back to the NYC community in meaningful ways. On Sept. 23, the LSA Parent Committee, a group of parents who volunteer to promote service opportunities ... Read More
Geography Workshop April 16, 2018 in LSA News, Program Features, Volunteer StoriesAn introduction to the world... Five high school students from the Dalton School have been introducing children in our after school program to the globe in a weekly geography class. Developed by geography enthusiast Ryan McCormack, the workshop has helped the young participants to expand their view ... Read More
#PayItForward: Motivating Teens to Serve September 28, 2017 in LSA News, Press ReleasesSeptember 27, 2017 -- "Every one of us is part of the community we're in. You're either contributing or detracting from it." This is what Marina Hunt, a graduate of the Spence School, took away from her high school volunteer experience. Marina joined a panel of student volunteers at ... Read More
