January is National Mentoring Month
Now, more than ever, having someone who cares enough to show up for a child who needs them is
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Oasis tutors are helping children stay on track with summer reading
Encouraging kids to keep reading in the summer is critical to academic success. Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring is partnering with the St. Louis County Library to make this happen.
Oasis tutors prove that finding right volunteer fit can lead to lasting path of purpose
Once Oasis tutors discover the impact they can have on a child, they are ready to come back year after year.
Oasis Receives $75,000 Senior Corps RSVP Grant to Expand Intergenerational Tutoring Program
RSVP funding will bring Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring to more students and older adults in 2019-2020.
World War II Veteran Keeps His Tech Skills Sharp With Oasis Connections
Oasis centers across the nation are thankful to the men and women who have served our country and continue to have an impact in their communities.
Empowered older adults are asking themselves “What’s next?”
Oasis Institute President Paul Weiss says Oasis is leading the way to shift the narrative about older adults from a population in need of service to simply people who can be empowered to serve.
Oasis impact on community motivates donors to give
Tom and Ann Stafford give to Oasis because they love the classes and want to ensure that tutoring thrives in their community.
Making a difference in many ways for many years
Scott Decker was a bright and inquisitive second grader who needed some one-on-one time with the right adult. Oasis tutor Jerry Swinehart was the man for the task.
National Senior Corps Week is a great time to honor RSVP Oasis Tutors
Glenda Gauss was reluctant at first to try Oasis tutoring. Twelve years and 40 children later, she can't imagine not being part of the program.
With one-on-one Oasis tutoring time, students get a reading boost and a new friend
Oasis tutor Gerald Johnson has discovered when he meets with students, reading improves and something else happens: new friendships form.