Friendship and finger-knitting helped this mentor and student create success

By |2019-12-02T16:33:46-05:00March 1st, 2018|National, Tutoring, Volunteering|

Oasis tutor Kathleen Eicher came along at just the right time three years ago for a young girl who was struggling with reading and learning how to be a good friend.

Looking to lose weight? Think less about diets, more about lasting lifestyle changes.

By |2019-12-05T21:41:22-05:00January 11th, 2018|Health, National, Volunteering|

Most people associate weight loss with dieting, but for lasting results, developing healthy habits that you can actually stick with is the proven approach. 

With one-on-one Oasis tutoring time, students get a reading boost and a new friend

By |2019-11-22T18:36:00-05:00November 14th, 2017|Meet our tutors, National, Tutoring, Volunteering|

Oasis tutor Gerald Johnson has discovered when he meets with students, reading improves and something else happens: new friendships form.

Building community via technology drives this Pittsburgh instructor

By |2019-11-26T20:18:23-05:00May 8th, 2017|Libraries, Technology, Volunteering|

Volunteer Harvey Schoenman believes in the importance of staying in touch with loved ones. He helps others keep connected by organizing Meetups and teaching technology classes in metro Pittsburgh.

Tutoring yields a lasting friendship and the motivation to keep going

By |2019-11-26T20:32:58-05:00May 4th, 2017|Meet our tutors, National, Tutoring, Volunteering|

This Oasis tutor and her first grade student formed a bond that is still going strong 19 years later. Their connection has made both of their lives better.

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