As a student at the Clinton School of Public Service, Natalie Ramm’s efforts in her final Capstone project helped secure a major grant for Monroe County Children in Trust.
The grant writing efforts were part of Ramm’s Capstone project with MCCIT, a multidisciplinary collaborative composed of teachers and administrators from the Clarendon-Holly Grove School District, attorneys from Legal Aid of Arkansas, health professionals, nonprofit directors, faith leaders, and members of the local community.
By researching best practices in medical, legal, and school environments, Ramm developed a strategy for addressing adverse childhood experiences and improving health in Monroe County.
Ramm’s work included developing an organizational guide featuring recommendations for implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability.
The Arkansas Delta Endowment for Building Community, a fund of the Arkansas Community Foundation, awarded MCCIT with a $40,000 grant over two years. The grant was used to create and fund a much-needed project coordinator position for the organization.
The Clinton School Impact Minute is a recurring segment with Little Rock Public Radio, highlighting the Clinton School’s field service impact.
Since 2004, Clinton School students have completed nearly 700 field service projects with more than 300 organizations in Arkansas alone, creating immediate and long-term impact for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies across the state.
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