• Blog: We Are Not the First to Trek These Tracks

    Published On: July 8, 2026Categories: BlogTags: ,

    Some believe that to succeed, one must work tirelessly to carve a new, original path, better than any before. But what if true success comes from using wisdom built by decades of learned experience? From continuing the paths already paved by the work of those who came before us?

  • Blog: The Power of Relationships

    Published On: July 1, 2026Categories: BlogTags: ,

    When I first read this quote, I thought about how relationships influence nearly every aspect of our lives. Whether in our personal lives, classrooms, or workplaces, strong relationships are built when people feel respected, understood, accepted, and appreciated...

  • Blog: Erika, Behind the Screen

    Published On: June 17, 2026Categories: BlogTags: ,

    From a young age, I knew I wanted to help people, but the path to do so has never been clear to me. I recently graduated from USC Lancaster, where I spent two years passionately involved in 15 clubs and organizations, but constantly switched my major...

  • Blog: First Week Complete, Now What?

    Published On: June 10, 2026Categories: BlogTags: ,

    Before beginning my internship at the Arras Foundation, I thought I had a clear picture of the career path I wanted to pursue. As a recent Exercise Science graduate from South Carolina State University, I was drawn to physical therapy and occupational therapy because they combine two things I am passionate about: health and helping people...

  • Summer Grow Series 2026

    Published On: June 2, 2026

    June 17, 2026 / Battle of the Generations: Workplace Habits, Technology, Communication Styles & Generational Stereotypes Join us for a fun and interactive Lunch &...

  • Blog: Balancing Work and Fun

    Published On: August 4, 2023Categories: BlogTags:

    Our internship ended in a whirlwind. Over our last two weeks, my peers and I conducted 5 "A-Talks" community engagement sessions, and they were all beneficial...

  • Blog: Leading by Serving Others

    Published On: July 1, 2023Categories: BlogTags:

    One of the most impactful things that I have done as an intern with the Arras Foundation was volunteering with Lancaster Promise Neighborhood for one of their community cleanup days...

  • Blog: Cooking Up Connections at Southern Dish 101

    Published On: June 28, 2023Categories: BlogTags:

    On Monday, June 26th, the remote Arras interns from the University of Chicago joined us in South Carolina for a week to engage with local interns and staff and to better understand the community...

  • Blog: Emerging As A Leader

    Published On: June 22, 2023Categories: BlogTags:

    Throughout the ten weeks of our internship with the Arras Foundation, the interns are collectively reading a book called “True North” by Bill George and Zach Clayton. The book is about...

  • Ten Local Educators Receive Arras Foundation Horizon Education Grants

    Published On: March 22, 2021Categories: Press ReleaseTags: ,

    Ten educators were awarded Horizon Education Grants by the Arras Foundation in March 2021, during the Spring award cycle. Horizon awards are designed to help foster innovative teaching and learning in the local area.