UMD Activation Academy : Leader of Friends of Guilford Run 2

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

UMD Activation Academy: Sentinel Swamp

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....

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Michelle Grover, Fred Marquis, and Sonia Kinkhabwala

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.

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Nancy and Abby talk about their work and the people in the Sturzl Center

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.

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Jill Buckley and Molly MacWade

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...

UMD Activation Academy Storytelling

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...

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Jeffrey Kruck and Debra Yakabouski

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.

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Mike Watts and Humza Rahman

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

INTERVIEW 4 OF 4 – CALVIN HOLLAND III DEVOTES HIS LIFE TO SERVICE TO OTHERS, AS DID MANY OF HIS ILLUSTRIOUS ANCESTORS.

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...

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Emily Rushing and Fred Bennett

One Small Step partners, Emily Rushing (70) and Fred Bennett (76) discuss the changing landscape of news, media literacy, social issues, and being Christians who value diversity and racial reconciliation.

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Frank Reteguiz and Shaun McCurdy

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.

A Conversation With Michael and Hope Coleman

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.

Nell Schneider #3, 7/12/21

Nell Schneider (6/18/1930-) talks with her grandson, Matthew Harrison, and her daughter (Matthew's mother), Sue Harrison, at her Glendale Wisconsin home. During this interview, Nell discusses her graduation from high school, taking and teaching college courses at the University of...

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Crayton Robey and Tom Ciano

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.

Jessica Quintal Alverez & Jennifer Eid Ammons

Colleagues Jessica and Jennifer work on the Mobile Medical Van community outreach program for Providence Health in Sonoma County, California. In order to gain the trust of the homeless community they serve, they take a personalized approach by getting to...