Tag Archives: Katie Meyler

Katie’s Story, Our Story, and Why You Need to Vote

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

In the last week, More than Me has gone from number 11 out of 100s of groups in the CHASE Community Giving Facebook contest to number eight. It is amazing to see so many people inspired by the prospect of … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Everything!/ Diversity Is Complicated

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

More than Me is comprised of a very diverse group. Our team includes people with multiple degrees, and people who finished high school at age 25. We have all rallied around the idea that we can work for something more; … Continue reading →

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Letter from Liberia: Unfinished Feelings

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Katie Meyler

I’m sitting at my computer with four former child prostitutes and an 11 year old girl that spends her weekends begging with her blind father who lost his arm and eyes during the war. We are at a western restaurant … Continue reading →

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She Is My Promise

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Katie Meyler

I wrote this poem after three nights with close to no sleep. Thankfully, Abigail is “home” now. She ran away because she stole $1 to eat, and she was embarrassed. When I asked Abigail what she wants, she told me … Continue reading →

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Love from Liberia

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Katie Meyler

I am on emotional overload right now; this is the case most of the time -probably a personality disorder- but it’s especially bad when I first arrive back in Liberia. Yesterday, I met with Susan at her home in West … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage Video: Driving through Jersey Edition

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Katie, More than Me’s founder, left for Liberia today. She sent this short departure message: Stay tuned for a message from both me and Stephanie as we prepare for our trip to Liberia to register 100 girls in school. Tweet

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Tales of a Summer Intern

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Meredith, More than Me’s summer intern, wrote this post about her time working with us this summer. Thank you, Meredith! “Ok, ok, ok, Ooooh-kay” – These words nervously left my mouth countless times over the course of my internship- usually … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Tweet

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

About once a week, sometimes more, I see a link or get an email about “How to Engage Donors Using Social Media.” At this point, I generally pass on reading these articles because social media is the life blood of … Continue reading →

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More Than Just A Barbecue

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

More than Me’s summer intern, Meredith Zafian, recently attended our latest event in New Jersey. We are looking forward to working with Meredith, a graduate student at Indiana University, and welcome the drive and experience she brings to the More … Continue reading →

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For your viewing pleasure

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Katie teamed up with Video Trekker Films to make a short promo piece. It is always fun to hear More than Me’s story straight from the source, as well as see the energy of the kids in West Point. Check … Continue reading →

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