Weinland Park Elementary School

College Mentors for Kids, Inc., is a national non-profit organization that pairs elementary- and middle school aged students in respective communities with a university student mentor at local universities.

The Playground, The Hub,  and The League: At SIMPLR we are on a mission to empower the innovators of tomorrow by immersing them in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) based activities that are inspirational and fun!

The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University's multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art.

Through exhibitions, screenings, performances, artist residencies, and education programs, the Wexner Center acts as a forum where established and emerging artists can test ideas and where diverse audiences can participate in cultural experiences that enhance the understanding of the art of our time.

In its programs, the Wexner Center balances a commitment to experimentation with a commitment to traditions of innovation and affirms the university's mission of education, research, and community service.

Penny Harvest is a year-long service learning program that is run in elementary schools. Student voice and leadership is the force that drives this program. A group of 10-25 student leaders typically meet once a week during lunch or after school and are facilitated by a trained staff member. During meetings, student leaders develop and implement their plans for engaging their school in activities that will benefit their community. Across the year, student leaders collect spare change, gather input from peers, conduct and share research on community issues and facilitate a school-wide vote to determine how their school can best address the community issues that matter most to them. At the conclusion of the program, student leaders have the opportunity to demonstrate their learning by showcasing their work at a community event and sharing their story with other students and adult community leaders. Thanks to our generous donors, See Kids Dream provides all professional development, curriculum, program materials, online resources, community events and Penny Harvest collections processing and logistics at no cost to schools. Additionally, See Kids Dream staff provides ongoing direct support to staff facilitators throughout the year.

JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them.