The Neighborhood Care Center prides itself on its unique approach to impacting the community, and a local college student is getting an immersive experience of that firsthand this summer.

On the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday, Ella Bateson told Regional Radio her summer internship has been quite the eye-opening experience. She has learned a lot about how much deeper the care center's impact is in the community.

According to Bateson, the Neighborhood Care Center operates mostly on volunteer support and she was pleasantly surprised by not only the enthusiasm of the volunteers but many of those who came to the Care Center for services. 

Director of Communications for the Care Center, Mandi Ries, indicates there have been some lessons learned for Bateson this summer that can sometimes go against your instincts. She has enjoyed hearing her talk about her positive experience with them.

Bateson indicates her experience with the Neighborhood Care Center has given her a new perspective on community involvement and a desire to be involved when she finishes school.

She will be a senior at Eastern Illinois University starting this fall.