Blighted homes: "Any dwelling considered unfit for habitation because it's "dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin infested, or lacking in facilities and equipment required by the housing code."" Blighted homes are no new thing. They exist all over the world due to a variety of reasons; from abandonment, lack of funds for upkeep, or natural disasters. In New Orleans, there … [Read more...] about Empathy and Service in New Orleans
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Immersing yourself into something new can be scary. Learning the history , culture and way of life of others that may be totally different than yours. Serving along side others and lending a helping hand. Reflecting on yourself and your service while fully diving into the experience. These are a few few characteristics of Bear Breaks Immersion trips. After going on my first … [Read more...] about Take A Chance
My name is Cady Goble. I am a graduate student, finishing up the first year of my Masters of Science in Plant Science with the William H. Darr College of Agriculture. I was one of a few lucky students who got to spend my fall break working for (and learning from) the kind people at Growing Power, in Milwaukee. I have a history of working in both the education and … [Read more...] about Growing and Serving with Growing Power, Milwaukee
Being a freshman here at Missouri State University has been intimidating, to say the least. Albeit, it has been a wonderful experience and I have enjoyed every moment so far. As a freshman, I'm enrolled in a UHC-110 class, and I was required to read this year's common reader novel "The Good Food Revolution", by Will Allen. This book, in a way, sparked a small fire in my heart, … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks FA 2017- Milwaukee
Life has been hectic since the beginning of the school year - different obligations pulling me in all directions. I signed up for this Bear Break trip in the midst of all of the insanity of school, knowing that by the time it came, I would have been exhausted. At the time it felt like a huge sacrifice to give up my Fall Break Holiday and the few bucks that the trip cost. I knew … [Read more...] about St. Louis Bear Breaks