Senior Corps RSVP Volunteers Dennis and Cindy Shelton
Cindy Shelton, Senior Corps RSVP volunteer, was motivated to start volunteering when the couple retired and moved to Manhattan from Salina to be closer to their children. She had known about RSVP in Salina and looked up the Manhattan office. She was happy to get involved and connect to the community. Through the volunteer work, Cindy […]
Meet Senior Corps RSVP Volunteer Velma Osborn
Senior Corps RSVP volunteer Velma Osborn started volunteering in the 1950s, specifically she remembers in 1953 when she volunteered with St. Mary’s Hospital. One of the sisters approached Velma after noticing the wonderful work she was doing and asked if she was interested in adoption. That’s how Velma and her husband were able to adopt […]
Meet Senior Corps RSVP Volunteer Lucille Johnson
When Senior Corps RSVP volunteer Lucille Johnson lived overseas with her husband, she got involved with the local Air Force thrift store. With six children, it was a helpful experience because she was also able to find affordable items for everyone at home. Now that she’s retired she enjoys managing the Budget Shop thrift store in Manhattan. […]
My YVC Experience
By: Dil Ranaweera March 4, 2018. I have just arrived at the local town center. It was leadership day for the Youth Volunteer Corps, some random organization my mother found online as I was thinking at the time. I just wanted to go home, play on my phone. Just sit around and don’t anything today, […]
Meet Senior Corps RSVP Volunteer Marianne
Families that have utilized the tutoring program through the Douglass Center in the past two decades are familiar with Marianne Cullers. After retiring from teaching, Marianne began tutoring a small group of children whose parents worked at the Douglass Center. All five children were all middle and high school level at the time. The tutoring […]
2015 Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance
The annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance is just around the corner. Fathers will dance the afternoon away with their little girl(s) and make a memory that will last forever. We’ve even seen grandpa’s bringing their loved ones. I’d like to share a few things we’ve observed over the years. Little girls dressed in their pretty […]
MLK Day of Service
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’ http://www.nationalservice.gov/special-initiatives/days-service/martin-luther-king-jr-day-service-0 The Flint Hills Volunteer Center is honoring the message of Dr. King by hosting a collection drive during the month of January. We are asking the community to help us with this service project […]
Volunteering during the Holidays
With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season we can sometimes forget about others in our community who might be struggling. You might wonder how you can help or what is available. First, it’s as simple as looking to your left or to your right. Maybe you see a soldier enjoying a meal at […]
Youth Volunteer Corps of Manhattan Has First Meeting!
The Youth Volunteer Corps of Manhattan is starting strong after having it’s first youth meeting on Sunday, November 9th. Youth had fun opening up the meeting with a few games and activities to help them get to know each other, and immediately we were able to see their amazing abilities for teamwork and leadership! […]
Kansas Mentors Coaches’ Challenge – Oustanding Match
2014 Coaches’ Challenge Outstanding Match At the KSU football game on September 27th one of the Schools of Hope matches were recognized as a Kansas Mentors, Coaches Challenge Outstanding Match. Ben a 3rd Grader at Amanda Arnold Elementary School and his mentor Mr. James Griffin, RSVP Volunteer, received special recognition on the field for the […]