Former St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Volunteer Becomes Children’s Program Coordinator

One of the latest team members of the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center is already a familiar face at the Detroit-based provider of free, personalized educational support for children and adults.

Jessica Chapman, who began working full-time for the organization recently, is the new Children’s Program Coordinator.

Chapman first came to the attention of staff, including Children’s Program Director Melissa Gush, when she worked as a service learning student from Wayne State University. That was in 2012 and Chapman has worked periodically as a volunteer ever since.

"As a dedicated tutor, she expressed a desire to help our students reach new potential," said Gush. "As Program Coordinator she has brought new potential to our program as a whole."

Gush added that Chapman’s education and energy has already made her a classroom favorite.

"She continues to find new ways to help educate our students," added Gush.
Chapman is also continuing her education and expects to graduate from Wayne State this fall, earning a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Spanish.

She previously conducted field research in South Africa, where she studied different animals, insects and plants and different methods of conservation. Chapman has also completed a missionary trip to Saang, Cambodia. Chapman’s experience with SVSF has also included attending the organization’s Windows Of Opportunity exhibit, even when she could not volunteer.

About St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center
St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center began in 1844 as St. Vincent’s Academy in Detroit, a kindergarten for orphaned children. The organization evolved through the years and moved to Farmington Hills, establishing an adoption/foster care residence for children. In 2006, when policies and the economy changed, the Center closed its residential doors, but wanted to continue to fulfill its mission of serving at-risk children and adults. Identifying the significant need, the Center returned to Detroit and its roots of education, and now provides free, personalized educational support for children and adults. These programs are designed to help build self-sufficiency skills for academic and employment success, personal achievement and dignity. Visit http://www.svsfcenter.org to learn more.

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