Alternative Spring Break a Memorable Experience

“Rocky Top, You’ll Always Be Home Sweet Home to Me” by Allison Lanza, Nashua Community College student “When you’re down to nothing, God is up to something” – I noticed this quote on a bright sunny morning in Tennessee on the way to one of the job sites, and it rang strongly in my mind.  [...]

The Life of a United Way Intern

Guest blogger: Celia Nissen, summer intern. Calling agencies. Editing brochures. Jamming the fax machine. Updating Facebook, Twitter and the blog. Stuffing programs. Meeting with the hotel event planner. Taking pictures. Sending Constant Contact emails. Editing videos. Brainstorming social media contests. Updating databases. Life as a United Way intern is truly a little bit of everything [...]

Youth Venture Summit 2010

Guest Blogger: Alyssa Johnson, Partnership Specialist for United Way of Greater Nashua-Youth Venture New England-Nashua Community College Family. Not a word typically associated with Youth Venture, however after attending the 3rd Annual Summit at the University of Miami in Miami, FL (my 2nd Summit total) I am assured this best summarizes the experience. On a [...]

Alternative Spring Break a ‘Life-changing’ Experience

“I was so honored to be a part of this experience as an Adviser and watch the students grow as individuals and as a group during the course of the week. ” – Alyssa Johnson, United Way-Youth Venture Partner Specialist, adviser to Nashua Community College students participating in Alternative Spring Break