Meet Grace!

Meet Grace!

It is always hard to say goodbye to our AmeriCorps members after we get to know them and work with them for close to a year. Last week Phoenica’s term with HIP ended. As much as we wanted to keep her at HIP forever, we know she is off to a better and brighter...
Afterschool Meals Volunteers Needed!

Afterschool Meals Volunteers Needed!

Looking for a fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunity this fall? Well look no further! HIP is looking for volunteers to help with our Afterschool Meals Program.   HIP serves a healthy snack to youth at the Lake City Library who take advantage of the Library’s...
Duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh, Vanman!

Duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh, Vanman!

Anders is one of our eight Summer Corps members who served at the Lake City Court meal site. Here he writes about a typical day for him during the summer. Wow! I can’t believe how quickly these 10 weeks have gone by. I’ve had an absolute blast serving kids and parents...
A Woman Named Charity

A Woman Named Charity

The Fuel your Future program has given me a unique opportunity to have an impact in my own neighborhood. In college, as I studied international political economy, I day dreamed about becoming an international journalist or NGO director, working to solve some...