Written by Lauren Johns Fall Break Immersion The day I received the email about my acceptance to a Bear Breaks venture in Oklahoma City, I was ecstatic. I always admired those people who visited foreign countries and spent months rebuilding and contributing to the healing process, whether the damage be from a natural disaster or merely the poverty line. This was … [Read more...] about Shining a Light in Oklahoma City
Impacts of Asheville Last year I led a trip to Asheville, North Carolina focusing on Health and Wellness. We aimed to understand the impact the community has the on individuals health. Our group worked with three different organizations while we were there: Haywood Street Congregation, YMCA, and Asheville Greenworks. Haywood Street served a congregate meal to individuals … [Read more...] about Immersion Trips: The Bigger Impact
By: Kate Weiser Today I am always running through the day, juggling my responsibilities, and barely making time to catch my breath. I know there are a lot of people out there in the same situation. I have tried many outlets of my stress-- swimming, running, talking, writing, petting dogs, yoga, and retail therapy (sorry bank account). I seemed to keep getting burnt out … [Read more...] about Is Community Service the Key?
Hi, I'm YiKen and I'm the Director of Marketing and Fundraising this year. I'm excited to take on this new position and learn more about the behind the scenes operations for Bear Breaks. Initially, I was hesitant to start this position because I had no experience in marketing or had any knowledge about designing things for social media. However, I decided to try it out because … [Read more...] about New Position, Same Love for Bear Breaks
Summer, It has been a year ago today since you took your life-- June 24, 2018. A year ago today I sat in my room crying, confused and asking God why. I remember exactly when we met. We were at our first pre-meeting for our Missouri State spring break service trip and you would NOT shut up. I honestly thought you were one of the leaders of the trip because of your … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to a Friend I Lost to Suicide