College Corps: Community Service on Wiyot Land

Seth Beres, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

The Humboldt Bay region is and has been the ancestral home of the Wiyot people since time immemorial. The College Corps team was honored to be welcomed into their sacred space to assist in the tribe's efforts to heal and restore the land and its people. A team of 5 College Corps fellows assisted The Tribe in several key areas including: cultural restoration, ecological stewardship, community development, and energy sovereignty. The wisdom and experiences gained from tribal leadership were invaluable to the College Corps team and we will take the lessons learned into our communities wherever we go.

College Corps: Creating Communities Through Collaboration

Malcolm Ridings, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

An informational and interpretive poster that showcases the work we did for Jefferson Community Center. As well as showcasing what the Jefferson Community Center.

College Corps: Food for People's Impact on Food Insecurity in Humboldt County

Petrita Rodriguez, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

College Corps has provided more than 100 full time students to work with nonprofit community partners around Humboldt County. Food for People is one of those community partners and from an intern's perspective, it is not difficult to see just how big of an impact “the largest food bank of Humboldt County” makes on the residents of Humboldt County. With a variety of pantries and different programs that provide food for seniors and children that are from the low-income community that impact grows and even more so with the changing economy.

College Corps: Increase in Queer Knowledge

Madison Culp, College Corp Undergraduate Student

Other

The Queer Humboldt interns decided to do a study of how many queer icons they have memorized. Based off this activity, we have measured how much queer knowledge has been accumulated over the year. To check out what kind of activity it is, please find us in the College Corps area under the Queer Humboldt table!

College Corps: Market Watch - Northcoast Growers Association

Fiona Connors, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

Serving 450 hours this year at the North Coast Growers Association has been an incredible learning experience and allowed us to get involved in grass roots movements. Currently, the Market Match program which allows Humboldt County recipients of EBT to use those funds at local farmer's markets is in jeopardy due to budget related issues. This program is critical for supporting our local community including both farmers and recipients of EBT benefits.

College Corps: Mental Health Matters In Elementary Schools

Ruth White, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

My project is based on what I've observed during my time in local elementary schools through my work in the College Corps program. It quickly became very clear to me that both teachers and students alike needed more mental health support.

College Corps: Our Service At Arcata High

Jazmin Pacheco-Vasquez , Other Undergraduate Student

Other

Through our service in College Corps, we bridge the gap between the lack of support for students and staff. With this experience we now understand both perspectives of the student and the staff when it comes to the pressures of the school system. In our time serving the importance of a positive student/staff relationship has become that much clearer. Work at our sites has not only brightened our perspective on the school system, but as well our career paths. As psychology majors, we have a goal to help and understand people's relationships. So with this hands-on experience, it has further confirmed what area we wish to study in.

College Corps: Potawot Community Food Garden

Erin Clear, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

The United Indian Health Services Potawot Community Food Garden aims to supply Native American communities with fresh, organic and locally grown produce in an effort to reduce food insecurity while educating clients about the importance of maintaining a connection to the land. College Corps Fellows joined the Garden’s mission to get nutritious food into the hands of those who need it most. Fellows learned a variety of food crops, methods of planting them, and organic ways to manage pests and weeds. After working at the garden, fellows recognize the need for sustained volunteering and help from the community to keep the project running, especially though the summer when students are on break.

College Corps: Senior Voices

Katie-Hope Hennessy, Other Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Senior Voices is a book project where the residents of SilverCrest, Eureka share their life stories in a book. You’re invited to learn more about how this project unfolded.

College Corps: Six Rivers Charter High School Battling Chronic Absenteeism

Kaelyn Trapsi, College Corp Undergraduate Student

Other

With the implementation of Rule School at 6 Rivers Charter High School, we have begun to see improvement in the attendance of the student. Continuing forward we are hoping that the issue of attended will only continue to improve.