Getting Settled
Along with our returning students, we have welcomed five new learners to VU homework assistance. We have a waiting list with lots more kids on it, and we are continually […]
Giving the Gift of Time
“We couldn’t do it without you.” That sentiment has never been uttered more sincerely or appropriately than on April 16 at the VU volunteer appreciation dinner. All VU volunteers–from […]
New Year’s Appreciations
Instead of resolutions, VU is focusing on appreciations. So many folks helped us out in 2013 with volunteering, donations, and services that we have to express our gratitude! The VU board […]
100 Students? No Fooling?
100 students receive VU homework assistance last night! Volunteers work miracles. Of course that’s an April Fool’s untruth, but I sure wish we could help that many students in our program. As we […]
Scared of the Dark?
When it gets dark so early in late fall, I just want to stay inside after work. Fortunately, VU students are not afraid of the dark or deterred by it one […]
Web of Support
At the risk of jinxing it, I have to acknowledge the fabulous run we are having at VU. We have had an average of about 14 students per day and […]
And Away We Go
VU is now well underway for the 2012-13 school year. It’s really great to see familiar faces return after the summer break–and I mean my fellow volunteers as well as the […]
Volunteers Love Leap Year
Leap year is popular among those who born on February 29, but it’s also a great event because it gives volunteers one more day to work with the students at […]