It’s been a while since the last time I’ve posted, but I guess that’s a good thing because it gives me more to write about. I’ve just finished up the Award Spreadsheet with all of the journalism awards that City Futures can apply to, as well as sending the complimentary issues to prospective subscribers. We sent over 300 magazines to NYC libraries, so I’m hoping it will be a great success and most of them will want to continue to receive them. This issue is about the sewage problem in NYC and how it is polluting waterways. I haven’t had the chance to read it yet, but from the looks of it, it seems like Jarrett Murphy (the reporter and author) has done yet another great job!

Last Wednesday, one of the City Futures Board Members, Lisette Nieves, sponsored and organized an Intern Lunch for the 6 interns. It was a really great experience and it gave us the chance to meet some of the Board Members, which is definitely an honor considering how successful they all are. Lisette is the Executive Director of Year Up, a training program for urban young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. She is a great role model, as are the other Board Members so I know that they will be great be to keep in contact with. I am so grateful to all of them for taking the time out of their busy schedules to get to know us and share their own stories.

As of right now, I am continuing the search for information on grants to apply to, which is something that I’m finding extremely useful just for my own knowledge. Grants are definitely going to be necessary if I do follow my dream of starting an organization that helps underpriveleged children reach their true potential. I don’t know the particulars yet, but I know there are never enough organizations that cater toward helping children become successful adults. The more I work with City Futures, the more I am realizing the importance of such an organization and have that dream come true.

The end of the internships is drawing near and I’m going to make sure that I gain everything that I possibly can from this experience. I’ve really been enjoying my time at home in New York, but I am looking forward to hearing about everyone else’s internships. Should be exciting!