Trip Leading I could probably write a short book about this experience, but I'll spare you all in this post. This was a challenging but fantastic week for me. As trip leader this year, I viewed this week much differently than last year as a participant. There is so much behind the scenes preparation, planning, and scheduling; even executing those plans was challenging. Shout … [Read more...] about Learning to Lead: Community Revitalization in New Orleans
Getting Dirty I must admit, I am not exactly the type who enjoys “roughing it.” My idea of “roughing it” usually includes a place with a clean shower, restroom, and just slightly out of my comfort zone. I must admit, this past week in New Orleans has pushed my boundaries; however, I think this is for the best. I have learned to share a one toilet and two showers with 50+ … [Read more...] about Last day, different organization
“Hello this is Kate with Green Light New Orleans...” Hey, my name is Kate Weiser. I am a freshman at Missouri State and I chose to spend my Spring Break with Bear Breaks. My first Wednesday in New Orleans felt like I was already living like a local. Waking up, taking the early morning commute to Uptown, catching some coffee at Café Rue de la Course and heading to the … [Read more...] about Growing a Future of Sustainable Service
Tourists or Servers My name is Ashley Herrera and I decided to go to the New Orleans trip because I am interested in the culture and I also wanted to learn about the impact that hurricane Katrina left on the city. It is day 4 of our trip and today started off a little different. We woke up earlier than usual and got ready to start our day. Since today was our free day … [Read more...] about Thursday, Day 4: Experiencing New Orleans in a Different Light
On a whim, after stopping at a levee, a car of college kids volunteering in NOLA stopped at a small store in the Lower 9th Ward on the recommendation of a friend of Alex’s. That store, Burnell’s, we would find out was the only store in the entire ward, and it would change our lives. The Lower Ninth Ward Market Burnell Cotlon introduced himself to us, and we quickly learned … [Read more...] about Burnell’s Story