Lessons Learned: Catching Up With Our Emmaus House Fellows

As our Emmaus House Fellowship program wraps up next month, we couldn’t be more proud of all that our fellows have done and accomplished these past six months.

This six-month, cohort-based program seeks to develop the next generation of leaders by allowing young adults to learn about community challenges and add their voice to community-driven opportunities.

Each of our fellows pursues a different focus, and as they prepare to take the knowledge they’ve gained and apply it to their own lives and impacts, we wanted to check in to see what the past six months have meant to them.

Laurel looks forward to developing more targeted outreach strategies that connect community members to vital resources and opportunities. Inspired by local collaborations like the Rick McDevitt Youth Center's "compost bucket program,” she also plans to explore partnership opportunities, organize job opportunity events, and continue to advocate for policies and programs that address the needs of underserved communities.

Marcus plans to organize housing fair projects and workshops for people who need assistance finding housing or filling out housing applications. He also plans to collaborate with organizations that provide housing support, creating informational sessions that educate community members about their rights and available resources.

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