Just like that, the DCERP program is over and our time at our placements is finished! I’ve had an insightful and empowering summer at HOPE Village Revitalization, just as I predicted in my Week 1 blog. I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that we’ll be leaving our partner communities tomorrow. It’s a …
Can you all believe that this is our second to last week of the internship?? It’s crazy to see how fast this summer has flown by, DCERP and all of the fellows have been the highlight of my summer 🙂 I’ve really enjoyed everyone’s learning group presentations so far. Each one was different and informative …
While these were small moments in my overall DCERP experience, I really enjoyed seeing DCERP placement representatives in my virtual meetings through HOPE Village Revitalization (HVR)! One of HVR’s community initiatives is to provide sustainable, renewable energy and housing resources. Thus, I have been sitting in on a few meetings and webinars with EcoWorks and …
Compared to past weeks, this week at HOPE Village Revitalization has been pretty chill since some people are still out of town from the holiday weekend. Nevertheless, I’ve still been trying to stick to a consistent work schedule and accomplish my projects virtually. How have you guys been holding yourself accountable for your projects? It …
https://www.blackoutday.org/ Across social media, I have been seeing posts circulating about a national economic “blackout” day in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. #BlackOutDay2020 is a response to the millions of black squares posted on Instagram on June 2, 2020, in support of black lives and black-owned businesses. The campaign challenges everyone to avoid …
If I could describe the HOPE Village culture in one word, it would be empowered. While the HVR full-time staff comprises of only 4 people, this doesn’t stop them from creating sustainable projects that benefit their community. All the staff members live in the HOPE Village, which means that they truly know the community’s needs …
This week I have been helping HOPE Village Revitalization (HVR) prepare for the weekly Farmers Market. This week’s market was especially important because we held a libation ceremony at the end of it to honor those who have died as a result of police brutality and racial violence. The set-up was like a neighborhood vigil, …
My community placement is HOPE Village Revitalization, a community-led, community-driven non-profit organization focused on creating a sustainable, equitable, and healthy neighborhood with a high quality of life for all. They are a relatively new organization, as they broke off from Focus: HOPE last year in order to become more community-centered. Their mission is to move …
Dear Ysabel, You’re thinking what everyone is thinking right now: this isn’t what you expected your summer to be. The world has been flipped upside down by COVID-19, and social distancing has become the new norm. While it’s easy to feel out of touch with your friends and your peers, you are so much more …
