Theo Van Hof is an AmeriCorps Vista member focusing on Community Benefits. He graduated with a degree in Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy from James Madison College at Michigan State University with a minor in creative writing. Theo is from East Lansing, Michigan. He lived in Lincoln, Nebraska for five years and moved back to Okemos, Michigan where he finished high school, college, and currently lives. Theo is excited to be working with the CCED in their effort to combat poverty in Michigan communities. He believes that providing communities with the resources they need to succeed is critical and that people helping people will always be the most effective way to make lasting and sustainable change. Helping people is what drives Theo and he hopes to gain a broader skillset around community organizing and service work. In his free time, Theo enjoys reading, writing, hiking, and watching movies, shows and just about any game that is on