Seven University of South Carolina students are current participants in the 2008 Non-Profit Protégé Program. Community Service Programs offers this program in conjunction with the United Way of the Midlands. These top notch upper class students were matched to work with one of seven organization leaders from the Babcock Center, City Year Columbia, Habitat for Humanity, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Leukemia – Lymphoma Society, Salvation Army, and United Way of the Midlands. Throughout the spring semester, Non-Profit Protégés arrange weekly meetings with their mentor. Participants have opportunities to attend board meetings; experience staff and committee meetings; visit with potential financial donors; and witness the action packed world of being a non-profit leader.