La Casa Norte: Today was my second time serving with La Casa Norte. I chose it again because this place always adds something unforgettable to my serving experience. I leave with a new idea, opinion or even a thought that I never had before. Roberto, the volunteering coordinator, started by giving us some info about homelessness in Chicago. There are 11,000 unaccompanied youth … [Read more...] about Homelessness is a Situation, Not an Identity
Expanding My Boundaries. At this same time last year, I wasn't educated enough about homelessness. I believed that "It wasn't my problem, it was theirs." After my trip to Chicago, I started viewing this issue from a new perspective. They are a part of our community, and every community they live in; they are people who simply need our support and encouragement. What I learned … [Read more...] about Homelessness From a New Perspective
Hello guys, I am Batool Alzubi, I am an international student from Jordan. I am currently a student at Missouri State University and I am junior majoring in creative writing. Our morning started by volunteering at the Dream Center, and we ended our night by making tacos and discovering more of Chicago. Dream Center We started our morning by volunteering at the Dream Center. … [Read more...] about Chicago: Day Two of Service!