TOPS student, Finn, and TOPS intern, Taylor, spent time volunteering at Colony Cats on February 21st to get their community service hours in. Finn and Taylor loved petting the cats and getting to know our little, furry friends. After they were done volunteering, they stopped at Panera on High St. and Lane Ave. to reward their hard work with some refreshments.
**If you still need community service hours for this semester please email breehl.11@osu.edu
“Best Buddies Advisory Board in Central Ohio is a group of diverse community leaders who [are] outstanding representatives…advancing the mission of inclusion through one-on-one friendships and leadership development programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).” (BestBuddies.org).
To read the entire article, click the following link: https://www.bestbuddies.org/ohio/best-buddies-in-ohio-welcomes-alex-rogers-to-best-buddies-advisory-board-in-central-ohio?engageddonorid=6078ede9-8b0a-465e-918e-8b823e3f815d&utm_source=Engaged+Donor&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=website
TOPS is proud of you, Alex Rogers!
On February 27th, TOPS students had a blast spending time with a therapy dog. Here is what Ziyue, a TOPS intern, had to say about this experience,
“On a dreary, rain-soaked day, the presence of a furry friend breaks through the gloom and warms us to our core. Her name is Cascade, a therapy dog from Buckeye Paws. With her infectious smile and gentle demeanor, she effortlessly melts away our worries and stress, leaving us feeling refreshed and renewed. As she pads her way into our lives, Monday suddenly becomes infused with a vibrant energy, and we find ourselves grateful for the simple joy of spending time with such a lovely creature.”
If you want to learn more about Buckeye Paws, click on the following link! https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health/buckeye-paws
It is an online survey to aid in a research project that will only take about 10-15 minutes
… As long as you are an Alumni from the TOPS program!!
If that is the case please take the following survey:
https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/EF3hmu8q
Thank you!
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is looking for people to write handwritten thank-you notes to people who have made contributions to this foundation. Volunteers write the notes but are provided with supplies.
For more information please click on the following link:
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3217322.jsp
Elizabeth, Carly, and Taylor volunteered on February 15th at Mid-Ohio Food Collective in Grove City. They had a blast working together, listening to music, and helping people in need. Just on Tuesday, the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in Grove City served almost 1,000 people! That’s amazing! Elizabeth, Carly, and Taylor are thankful to have been able to participate in giving back to the community.
After their hard work, they went to Panera on Lane and High to relax and spend some time socializing.
For more information click on the following link:
A webinar that discusses: the importance of filing taxes for people with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities, family members, and supporters
Saturday, February 25 2023 at 11:00 AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yz5jg0SUQTWQ3VJudvWLLw
Over Spring break OSU students have the opportunity to travel out of state to serve the community. For more information click on the following link:
https://buckiserv.osu.edu/applications
TOPS social event on February 11th at Rockin’ Jump was a BLAST!!