by SOSCS | May 13, 2020 | Volunteer Spotlight
LaShonda Dailey completed her Capstone Project for Eastern Michigan University at SOS this past semester. She truly went above and beyond for SOS. LaShonda created a front desk training manual, resource manual, and hosted a canned food drive, diaper drive and...
by SOSCS | Dec 16, 2019 | Volunteer Spotlight
Chantia Perkins is an AmeriCorps member working with SOS’s housing team. She is a junior at Eastern Michigan University studying international affairs with a minor in psychology. Why did you choose to apply to the AmeriCorps position at SOS? Chantia saw SOS’s...
by SOSCS | Oct 24, 2019 | Volunteer Spotlight
Mike Larson has been volunteering at SOS for 4 years, ever since retirement from being a chemist. He’s volunteered more than 665 hours. “Mike a jack of all trades around here,” said Tracey, SOS’s Food Pantry Coordinator. He unloads the food...
by SOSCS | Aug 30, 2019 | Volunteer Spotlight
As summer ends, we say goodbye to one of SOS’s interns, Sierra. Sierra is a student at University of Michigan. She helped SOS’s Development Department with silent auction prep, marketing materials, and interviews for our 50th Anniversary. She also secured a...
by SOSCS | Jun 28, 2019 | Volunteer Spotlight
Hannah is a musician and draws inspiration from life around her. She grew up in Ypsilanti and wanted to get to know her community better. Through volunteering, she has gained an even deeper appreciation of where she is from. Hannah has already volunteered more than...
by SOSCS | May 28, 2019 | Volunteer Spotlight
Gabby is an Eastern Michigan University student, graduating in August with her Bachelors in Social Work. She interned at the SOS Resource Center during the winter helping clients access referrals and utility assistance. For the summer, Gabby will intern in SOS’s...