Contact: Sharon Ho

Step Ahead Program

The Step Ahead program, sponsored by RSVP, gives Rice staff the opportunity to learn how to use computers for basic tasks such as word processing, email, and Internet. Classes are held in Fondren Library, Monday through Friday, 11:00am-12:00pm. We are greatly in need of volunteers to help teach the classes; it's only a one-hour weekly commitment for the semester. Volunteers are also needed to help restore and format computers to give to some of the staff. Neither fluency in Spanish or in-depth knowledge of computers is necessary to participate. If you are interested in helping, please contact Gina Upperman (upperman@rice.edu).

Star of Hope Shelter Reading Incentive Program

Star of Hope serves the homeless men, women, and children of Houston by providing shelter, training, and reintegration opportunities. Stars of Hope is a Rice group that works with the Women and Children's Transitional Living Center to provide mentorship and tutoring to the always energetic and enthusiastic kids spending 6-12 months at this center. We'll do art projects, have a reading incentive program, and math activities with the kids who range from 6-17. For more info contact Smita Das (das@rice.edu).

Spring Fling

Spring Fling is a festival for underprivileged children in the Houston area, with fun booths centered on learning. Volunteers will be needed for planning the event as well as working with the children by volunteering at the booths or serving as guides. It will be held on April 16th from 12pm-4pm.

Crossroads At Rice

Crossroads is a mentoring group working with youths (11-15) in various Houston communities. We will be holding an outing for them on campus, giving them a tour as well as hosting a BBQ. It will be held on early October and will last from 11am-1pm.