Help fulfill my AmeriCorps Dream!

Hi, my name is Celeste! I recently graduated from University of Oregon in 2014 with a major in Planning, Public Policy, and Management with a special focus in Non-Profit organizations. I wanted to spend some time post graduation serving others, so I was excited to learn that I was accepted into City Year, one of AmeriCorps largest programs. One of the things that makes this such a special program is that it is highly competitive-only 1 in 4 applicants get in.  Another thing that makes my journey unique is that I have decided to look outside my community in Oregon, and applied for the program in Columbus, Ohio. I will spend 1700 hours over the course of 10 months serving a school to help fight the drop out crisis plaguing our schools, by bridging the gap left in so many classrooms by tutoring and giving special attention to students that need extra help. I will work early mornings to late nights serving students. I am proud to be part of a prestigious program.

The only problem is that it pays very little- and there is no relocation stipend. I've already saved up a huge amount to help with my move, but I need just a little more to ensure that I get to Columbus safely and can pay all deposits on a place to live. This program is so special to me already and I am excited to be serving others while on a team of my peers, I just need help to make this a reality. Thank you so much for all your contributions and support.