A Trio of New Interns at HSP

Over the past couple of weeks, HSP has been very fortunate to welcome several new members to our intern team. These bright, young people will be working with HSP staff to fulfill the needs of the impoverished seniors, children, and families enrolled in our programs. HSP would like to take this opportunity to introduce them.

Tricia

First up we have Patricia Arenz, who joined us a couple of weeks ago. Patricia is an English major at Elmhurst College with a concentration in writing. Patricia says she decided to apply for an internship at HSP in order to gain experience in a professional setting, as well as learning about the ins and outs of non-profits. When she graduates, Patricia hopes to work in editing and/or as a journalist. In her time here at HSP Patricia will not only be flexing her writing skills, but is also lending her assistance communicating with past HSP supporters helping to set up food drives for the needy seniors and families we serve.

Abe

Second we would like to introduce you to Abe Park, a recent graduate of Wheaton College. Abe joined HSP this Monday after moving back up to Illinois from his native South Carolina. Abe says he was attracted to the internship at HSP because he is very motivated to help those in need. Professionally, Abe hopes to travel using his writing to tell the stories and call attention to people in need around the world. While at HSP, Abe will be working with Tricia and working with past supporters setting up food drives, and will be assisting HSP staff on a number of other projects.

Christine

Last, but not least, we have Christine Petrowich who, like Patricia and another member of our intern team Melinda, is an English major with an emphasis on writing at Elmhurst College. Christine is also working towards minors in Philosophy and Music. She said she is joining HSP because she is interested in learning more about working in a non-profit, and she wants to gain experience writing in a professional environment. Christine will be contributing to HSP in a number of ways, including interviewing and writing “updates” about the impoverished seniors served by our Senior Citizen Project.

Everyone at HSP is excited to have these three, and the other members of our intern team, with us, not only learning new skills and gaining valuable experiences, but helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of local seniors, children, and families in need. Please join us in welcoming them to HSP!