- DPCS is a dynamic catalyst and critical support system for the Tucker Foundation and Dartmouth.
- Its unique mentoring model creates and promotes community-centric activities for people in greatest need (e.g., inner cities and poor rural areas).
- Programs are designed to create transformative experiences for those in need… for interns… for mentors… and for each community service organization involved.
You can become involved in a variety of ways:
- Be a mentor
- Be a member of the Alumni Board
- Give a donation
- Tell others about DPCS
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The Class of 1987 became involved with Dartmouth Partners in Community Service (DPCS) because of the passion and altruistic spirit of our classmate, Ricki Stern. Her father, Michael Stern ‘59, is one of the original founders of DPCS. Our class decided to make DPCS our key project because it represents a tangible way to stay connected to the College on many levels. We are giving back to Dartmouth not only financially, but also with our time and expertise.
As an alum, I have always been involved with Dartmouth. I have acted as a head agent, class newsletter editor, 15th reunion publicity chair and alumni interviewer. But, for the first time, I can directly impact the life of an undergraduate through DPCS.
Classmate Pam Haering served as a mentor and shared these thoughts: “Mentoring Natalie (Allan) represented a wonderful opportunity to reconnect to student life at Dartmouth. I also learned about the often life-changing if not inspiring work students are taking on in the non-for profit sector, while I was able to share a few personal, real-life experiences to provide perspective and hopefully help her appreciate the challenges and opportunities ahead of her.”
The Class of ’87 is proud to have sponsored a fundraiser in September ’03 in New York City. This event not only raised much-needed funds, but increased awareness and excitement within our class for DPCS. To provide more regular financial support to undergraduates who want to become interns in programs of their choice, we have included a “check-off” box with our class dues mailing.
We are hopeful that more ‘87s will become involved with DPCS, either as a mentor, or by introducing a community-service organization as an internship opportunity, or by simply writing a check for an undergraduate who has the Class of ’87 to thank for his or her DPCS experience.
Jessica Benjamin ‘87 December 2004