Bonner Leaders @ LC

A Glimpse of Who We Are and What We Do!

Historical Background

The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

The mission of the Bonner Scholars and Bonner Leaders Programs is to transform the lives of students and

members, the life of their campuses, their local communities, and the

world through service and leadership.

The Bonner Program consists of approximately 20 students who work within the community at various sites for a two year period

Students also participate in regular training and reflection activities sponsored by the campus, their community partners, and the Bonner Foundation

Contribute 900 hours of community service to local non-profits Attend various conferences & trainings throughout the country Adventure-based, experiential activities to explore leadership and

entrepreneurial risk-taking Developing awareness of social justice issues, where respect and

understanding for cultural diversity is nurtured Opportunities to participate in community-based research (CBR) projects

with faculty and community partners

AND WE HAVE FUN TOO!!!

So what do we do???

Current Bonner Family

• Bonner IV’s• Jessica Slater• Abe Garang• Vincent Milone• Latoya Scott• Laura Davis• Kristin Bell• Heather Morris• Chevy Booker• Anel Coss• Tiffany Nious

• Bonner V’s• Shannon Lynch• Dianna Borow• Angela Massino• Jessi Pugh • Kathryn Napoli• Conor McFarland• Maddie Coultrip• Anahi Martinez• Hannah Sizemore• Brett Schwartz

Senior Interns: Tyler Curtis and Katie Goode

Orientation 2008Welcoming in the new members of

our Bonner family!

Meetings Each week we meet to

discuss our service experiences, up coming

events, and current events and topics.

Where we Serve

College Hill Neighborhood School

YMCA

Red FlagEELCYMCAYWCA Boys and Girls Club Health Clinics Astride with Pride (Equestrian Therapy) Daily Bread (Soup Kitchen) SARP Center for Aging Head Start Challenge Sports Exchange And More…

All Over Lynchburg…

SERVICE PLUNGES

@ Lynchburg GrowsSeptember 2008

Wrapping Christmas Presents for the elderly in the Lynchburg community.

In Westover

December 2008

DiversitySpiritual ExplorationInternational PerspectiveCommunity BuildingCivic EngagementSocial Justice

Common Commitments:

Spiritual ExplorationExplore personal beliefs

while respecting thespiritual practices of

others.

Advocate for fairness, impartiality and equality while addressing systemic social and environmental issues.

Social Justice

Community Building"We establish and sustain a vibrant community of place, personal relationships, and common

interests" (Bonner Foundation).Meeting the needs of members in our

community.Daily Bread – Homeless and Hungry

Boys and Girls Club/YMCA - YouthLynchburg Grows - Special needs work

training, hunger, environmental awarenessAlzheimer Association - Seniors

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Participate intentionally as a citizen in the

democratic process, actively engaging in public

policy and direct service.

Civic Engagement

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVEDevelop international understanding that enables Bonner Leaders to participate successfully in a global society.

Bev in St. Lucia

LOVE146 VISION:The abolition of child sex slavery and

exploitation. Nothing less.LOVE146 MISSION:

ABOLITION & RESTORATION! We combat child sex slavery & exploitation with the unexpected and restore survivors with

excellence.

Thank You Bonners for always having my back!

DIVERSITYRESPECT THE MANY

DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS OF DIVERSITY

IN OUR PUBLIC LIVES.

I believe it is my duty and privilege to build and serve my community and to make society itself, a better place!

Bonner Leader’s Pledge