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H2O – Help To Others

H2O - Help To Others Logo. Illustration of Earth with white block letters that read "H2O" across the middle. Around the earth reads "Help To Others • City of Lakewood • Youth Volunteers".

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Summer Service Camp

A service-oriented summer program for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders who are Lakewood residents.

Home Alone

H2O's program where high school leaders teach safety skills to kids aged 9 to 12.

Overview

H2O, Help to Others, is a service-learning Program for high school and middle school Youth. It is a collaborative effort of the City of Lakewood Department of Human Services, Lakewood City Schools, our community Supporters and, the amazing youth of Lakewood.

This program is dedicated to strengthening and enriching this community by engaging youth in LEARNING, LEADING, and SERVING. Youth are given the opportunity to be active contributors to their community while building and strengthening civic and social responsibility.

Mission Statement

H2O connects Lakewood youth with volunteer opportunities to develop a strong desire to SERVE the community. Nurtured by a culture of kindness, they LEARN valuable skills while helping others. The GROW into more engaged citizens empowered to make an impact in the world.

Connect

Emmie Hutchison

H2O Coordinator
emmie.hutchison@lakewoodoh.gov

Amy Chodzin

H2O Assistant Coordinator
amy.chodzin@lakewoodoh.gov
(216) 529-4169

High School Service

H2O offers service opportunities for high school students that are designed to meet their interests and schedules. They can volunteer for one of our original events, sign up for service trips to agencies, or connect with a local organization looking for volunteers. The program is flexible and allows for single event sign-ups, frequent participation, or commitment in larger projects. H2O staff members encourage community involvement and track and report hours to support student growth and development. Volunteering during these years is a great way to gain experience for jobs and/or college and to develop lifelong civic engagement.

Middle School Extracurricular Program

H2O’s Middle School Program meets roughly twice per month and pairs high school aged mentors with middle school students for various service activities. Meetings take place after school and last until 4:15 PM.