Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Class 19 Member Spotlight: Patrick Houston

Name: Patrick Houston

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.

Patrick is serving as a member of the NCCC FEMA Corps team Hickory 4 at the Vinton Campus. He first learned about AmeriCorps NCCC from his sister who served at the Denver Campus in 2008. He chose to participate in the NCCC FEMA Corps program because of his longstanding interest in disaster response and recovery work.

Patrick graduated from Faith Tabernacle School in 2011 and was working for a furniture company and volunteering on a political campaign prior to joining NCCC FEMA Corps. After his service term ends he hopes to attend the Community College of Philadelphia obtain an associate’s degree. Then he plans to attend Temple University and earn a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or business administration.

Patrick is a big fan of the outdoors and has volunteered in the past to restore the environment. He is looking forward to continuing to positively impact himself and others through his service in the NCCC FEMA Corps program.

Fun Facts about Patrick:

Q: What is your favorite movie? The Patriot

Q: What is your favorite book? The Green Collar Economy

Q: What is your favorite candy? Snickers

Q: What is your favorite food? Chicken patties

Q: One place in the world you really, really wish you could visit? Peru or any South American country

Q: What do you like to do in your free time? Exercise