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Service ROTC?
Posted in August 10th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
Would you have joined an Americorps Program that was the equivalent of ROTC? I think I probably would have. Well there is a potential future piece of legislation that could do just that. The Roosevelt Scholars Act would help fund education in Mission Critical Fields. This would include engineering, information technology, foreign languages and public [...]
Where to turn?
Posted in August 5th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
This year has been a tough year for every day people. The main family income earners are regularly losing their jobs. Looking around any community it’s clear to see the kind of damage that is going on. Where do these people turn? If you’ve never navigated social services, our friends at First Helping have plenty [...]
I’m on a Stove
Posted in July 28th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
This amazing video comes to you directly from CKGU. I don’t want to say too much about this because it’s totally worth watching. But feel free to check out some of the cool things that we’ve currently got going on at CKGU here. But maybe the future of CKP is actually SNL. Share on Facebook
Where did you grow up?
Posted in July 27th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
Today I was reading the Washington Post and I came across a pretty startling article. The Pew Charitable Trust has released a study that says that growing up in neighborhoods that are low income acts as an indicator for future growth earnings. This comes as particularly shocking news to me. The study shows that even [...]
Project 100
Posted in July 23rd, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
Project 100. This video asks a pretty interesting question. What would you do with $100. I can think of about 25 different things that I’d like to do. The only stipulation is that they ask that you think about giving to a charitable cause before you spend the money. They believe that giving money, regardless [...]
Away from the city
Posted in July 21st, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
A guest blog from our Affiliate Program Manager, Ariel Gold: It’s no secret; I prefer to spend my time in the city. I’ve been living in DC for almost ten years with no end point in site. If I want produce, I just go to my local farmers market. However, I recognize that not everything [...]
Joint Gleaning Program
Posted in July 20th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
This past Tuesday, the Campus Kitchen at Johns Hopkins University went on its first gleaning trip. I’ve been working on CKJHU’s communications since we got it started this past year, and this summer I’ve been assisting our founding coordinator as many of our other members have gone far and wide for their summer breaks. We [...]
Posted in July 13th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
These are some encouraging words from someone who has worked with the Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee: The Work and Education Release Program at the Natural Bridge Juvenile Correctional Center gives many kids a chance to learn new skills that can help them to be successful in their futures. People in this program are [...]
Guest Blogger: Feeding Our Future from CKNU
Posted in July 9th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
Word from CKNU, intern Leezia, tells us all about Feeding Our Future and operations currently in Evanston: This summer, CKNU will take part in the Feeding Our Future program by providing free, nutritious meals to youths who generally qualify for reduced-cost lunches during the school year. We also deliver meals to senior citizens, low-income families, [...]