Our service for today was through Greenworks again and our task was to help clean up a river that was blocked by a fallen tree and branches. It was freezing cold this morning and slightly rainy so the thought of going into the freezing cold river was not very appealing. There were a few brave souls who hopped in a kayak to help grab the branches from the opposite side of the … [Read more...] about Day 5- Asheville, NC
Archives for March 2017
Today our #AtlantaBears worked at the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency. Although this was not our first day with the organization, it was still impactful. Yesterday our group learned about how ACSS helps individuals in Atlanta who are facing homelessness, poverty, job loss, and other situations that would create a need of support in career building. ACSS gives these at risk … [Read more...] about 42 Regular
Today was our last day of service with Habitat! Over the last four days, our group of 12 has grown so much. Through reflections, physical labor, constant encouragement, and lots of laughs, this group of 12 individuals became a team. I have enjoyed getting to be a trip leader for such an awesome group. I am so sad our trip is almost over, but I am very excited to bring what we … [Read more...] about NOLA Day 4
My name is Collin (Boyuan) Cheng, this is my first time join the Bear Breaks Program of MSU, and it is such a wonderful volunteer experience in my college life. We volunteered after school activities with children from Bright Futures House on yesterday. I am in the group played Volleyball with the Children, after have a long day in classroom they look pretty tired and very … [Read more...] about After school program with middle school students in Atlanta-Collin (Boyuan) Cheng
By Jordan Ford Today was a beautiful day in Chicago. Yesterday's snow was still on the ground this morning but the air was crisp and the sun was out- the mini blizzard had passed. We arrived St James food pantry this morning with expectations. Our group had worked at food pantries earlier in the week, and we learned something each time. When we began handing out food at … [Read more...] about Transformative Service