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Story of a college senior about how community service helped him built confidence

A 13 year old’s life during the covid 19 pandemic of 2020

One Small Step partners, Jeffery "Logan" Kruck (37) and Debra Yakabouski [no age given], connect over their small town experiences, exchange stories from their differing careers, and analyze the tension in our political system.

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Benolken (54) and Steve Fernlund (68) talk about freedom of speech, healthcare, and the importance of contributing to your community.

A cop's story about training young children to be community leaders

His first time volunteering at Sentinel Swamp. He previously volunteered at A Wider Circle. Biology major, unsure if he wants to go pre-med. Stemmed from his interest in environmental science as a kid, which stemmed from his love of animals....

Othel Owen Sr. (57) talks to his son Othel Owen Jr. (13) about his family, about growing up in Chicago, and about the importance of their father-son relationship.

Crayton Robey (50) interviews his friend Tom Ciano (66) about his experience during the AIDS epidemic, being a caretaker to his partner Tom Morgan and their relationship to Fire Island Pines.

Small town guy raised to be passionate about his community, helps others, and making an in pact on anyone that he can. At a young age, he incorporated entrepreneurship and altruism by helping to mow lawns and show bel snow...

Michelle Grover (53) shares a conversation with her father, Fred Marquis (82), about his work on the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail and the legacy of the trail. Their new friend Sonia Kinkhabwala (22) also joins the conversation.

Philip Herzog (25) interviews his coworker Bambie Wurzburger [no age given] about her journey through addiction, recovery, and impact at Cross Lines Distribution Center.

Archive Oologah interviews Rebekah Askew, a high school English teacher. She discusses her time at Oologah and the importance of English.

One Small Step conversation partners Frank Reteguiz (32) and Shaun McCurdy (41) discuss their time working in the military and in law enforcement, and how it shaped their perspectives.

Michael and Hope Coleman talked about how they met, their decision to move into a home that could accommodate large numbers, and the importance of giving back to their community.

Nancy and Abby work together at the St. Norbert College Sturzl Center. Abby reflects on her experience working at the office, meeting another student, Adam, and how his life had an impact on the her.

Friends Jill Buckley (48) and Molly MacWade (69) talk about Stewpot Community Services and the way different faith organizations were able to get together to serve communities in need. They lovingly remember the former director of Stewpot, Matt Devenney, and...

INTERVIEW 4 OF 4 - Calvin Holland III devotes his life to service to others, as did many of his illustrious ancestors. Calvin had a difficult youth but always had the solid teachings and love of his grandmother and his...

Humza Rahman (30) interviews his friend and coworker Mike Watts (73) about his time at Loaves & Fishes, his artistic explorations, and his many “sides.”

Laila Deffenbaugh was interviewed by Madison Watson and Jamie Marrara for Archive Oologah. She discusses the importance of asking questions and the benefits of a small town.

Interview about my dads community service

She is very passionate about preversing the environment, both in community service with Scholars in Action and in her studies as an Environmental Science and Policy major. Her AP Environmental class in high school and her experience of one of...

Suzy & Rebecca both work for Providence Health in Napa California, but met because of their love of volunteer work they love to do in their community. One of those community outreach programs Providence works with is the Napa Resource...

One Small Step conversation partners Elena Dillard (40) and Theresa Gossman (42) discover the many common threads between them. They talk about having Alzheimer's in their families, their spiritual journeys, motherhood, and their experiences with addiction and forgiveness.

Mentee Shyra Moran (40) speaks with her mentor Angela Morrison (64) about their shared experience with Greek letter organizations, Angela’s leadership as the first Black president of the Junior League of Lafayette, and words of wisdom from mentor to mentee.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Leah Okimoto was born in upstate New York, and after having to move to several places across the country, she settled in Marlboro, Massachusetts, where she cemented her childhood. In New York City, she pursued...