This summer I had the opportunity to intern at the Renaissance Youth Center, a youth enrichment organization in the South Bronx, NYC. At Renaissance, kids and teens learn how to play instruments, code robots, play sports, plant trees, and more.…
Bolivia is facing one of the hardest economic crises in our history. As a recent graduate from Princeton, I embarked on this service mission to diversify, through hydroponics, the economy of my country — deeply hit by climate change and…
The “Roots to Rise” initiative in Jamesburg this summer was incredibly successful. At the Jamesburg Public Library, we organized a summer program for students that had two parts: a STEM program and a summer reading program. The STEM program focused…
The generous support of the 1978 Foundation enabled Princeton’s Engineers Without Borders Kenya team to launch construction on a high-impact water distribution project in the Nyabohanse community of Kenya, while also providing an invaluable educational experience for five Princeton students.…
I write to you with deep gratitude and renewed hope to share the impact of this summer’s initiative, Changing Minds: From Bullets to Books, From Shadows to Light, a project born from the dream to transform war-torn despair into empowered…
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My name is Gil Sander Joseph, and I am a recent graduate from Princeton University, where I majored in sociology with a minor in Latin American studies. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, I am currently pursuing a Master's in International Policy…
This summer, I returned to Ishywa Island not just as a visitor but as a former student determined to give back. Building on the success of my transportation project funded by the Class of 1978 Grant, one theme echoed in…
I am delighted to share that this August I was able to achieve the goals I set out to pursue when I applied for the Class of 1978 Foundation grant. This summer, my work centered on two objectives: expanding CPR…
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Thank you so much to the Class of 1978 Foundation for allowing me to have such a fulfilling summer supporting the arts in Appalachian Ohio, specifically within River City Players of Middleport, Ohio. Because of the foundation’s generous award, I…
My recent journey to Armenia was a transformative experience that spanned a variety of activities, each enriching my understanding of both my heritage and the broader impact of community service. During my time there, I engaged in several meaningful volunteer…