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
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
Mother Teresa says, “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Exactly, that’s also the goal what we bears pursuing during this amazing Spring Break in the Peach State-Atlanta, GA. Actually, this is my second time to join the Bear Breaks Program at MSU, which is a really awesome platform to provide great chances for students to explore … [Read more...] about Bears Volunteer at the Peach State- Yawei Yang
It was inspiring to visit the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency today. One aspect of the ACSS is the transitional program that they have that helps people with getting a job called Workforce Development. They offer employment readiness and job placement to homeless individuals, CareerWorks is their cornerstone program. CareerWorks includes a three-week employment readiness … [Read more...] about Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency- Mimi Abdulazeez
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Center for Civil and Human Rights was an engaging cultural experience in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The various sections provided a comprehensive view of issues concerning … [Read more...] about Giving Voice to the Voiceless – Lauren Barrett