Steps to HOPE receives grant for summer internship

Published 10:00 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Genavieve Alapi (Photo by Jessica Powell)

Genavieve Alapi (Photo by Jessica Powell)

 Steps to HOPE has selected Genavieve Alapi to fill the position of summer intern, a part–time position made possible by a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF). Genavieve is a rising senior at Landrum High School and has worked in crisis ministry prior to Steps to HOPE by volunteering at homeless shelters.

 Genavieve lives in Landrum with her mother and step-father. She enjoys running, swimming, and hanging out with friends in her spare time. After high school, Genavieve plans to attend a university and become a neonatal nurse. She describes herself as having “a passion for helping people and hopes to make the world a better place.”

 “I believe my internship at Steps to HOPE is an amazing opportunity that will help me further my goals for the future.”

– Submitted by Jessica Powell

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