Our Legacy of Change

Our Legacy of Change

The Robinson Community Learning Center offers numerous ways for Notre Dame and neighborhood community members to interact with RCLC participants from the Northeast Neighborhood and throughout outh Bend.

The RCLC depends on hundreds of volunteers each year for its programs in the main Robinson Center on Eddy St., the Notre Dame Civic Innovation Lab, and our second preschool at Sunnyside Church.

As one preschool volunteer said: "This ... helped me find a passion I hope to pursue for the rest of my life. You helped me realize just how important early childhood education is ... I learned so much about teaching, hospitality and how to treat people ... Each day, I learned just how smart, strong and kind a preschooler can be. They amazed me every day with their resourcefulness and silliness and I quickly learned how each child has their own set of hidden powers just waiting to be realized ... Each hug, request to hold my hand and laugh created memories I will hold dearly forever." — Sara Robinson, Notre Dame class of 2023, two term AmeriCorps member in the Robinson Center Preschool.