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Volunteer Spotlight: Five Questions for Joei

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

One of the interesting things about More than Me is that we have always operated through a broad network of volunteers. Although we can no longer say that we are a volunteer-run organization, most of the day-to-day grant writing, event … Continue reading →

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The Stories Behind the Statistics

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

I like data. I want to have numbers to back up the things I see and the assumptions I hear. If you have ever heard Katie speak, you have seen how real, emotional, and moving the stories of girls in … 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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We Did It!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Over the last week, we have seen people from all over the world rally around the idea that girls deserve an education. More than Me is proud to announce that we are the 2011 Global Giving Facebook photo contest winner! … Continue reading →

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We Need You To Vote

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

More than Me has always been about teamwork. We need you to tell everyone you can about our current Facebook contest. Our core team is in Liberia, but getting the word out here is tough. Here is our desperate plea: … Continue reading →

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A Walk In West Point

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

West Point is an assault on your senses. It is loud, the air smells of sweat and cooking oil, and it is full of people running in all directions. The kinetic feel to the place is exhausting, yet energizing. You … 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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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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Feeling Good, Feeling Great: More than Me on Great Nonprofits

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

If you have a good restaurant experience you might write about it on Yelp. If you want to check out reviews of plumbers you might go to Angie’s List. And if you want to find a worthy non-profit, one that … Continue reading →

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