Experiencing Chicago from a Different Perspective Firstly, I wanted to change my service place because I had been to Chicago once, and I’m eager to have a different experience in other places within America. However, my teacher told me it will be a different Chicago in your second time especially when you go there with a group of diverse people. The fact is, I’m so glad and … [Read more...] about Experiencing Chicago a Second Time
By: Hannah Rockers This week I have had the opportunity to serve in New Orleans with an amazing group of individuals. We have been honored to meet some of the most passionate, caring, and hardworking people I have ever known. Burnell runs a grocery store/laundromat/ barbershop and soon an internet cafe to help support his community which is located in a food desert. … [Read more...] about An Adventurous Week in NOLA
By Meghan Zengel Today we went to Vogel Alcove, a non-profit that provides services for children who are homeless in the Dallas area. This center is vital in Dallas because Dallas is the third largest city in the U.S. for child homelessness. At Vogel, I was pleasantly surprised at how organized and well-thought out this organization was. They have a max capacity if 200 … [Read more...] about All About Vogel Alcove
Housing Opportunities for Women Today we helped out around the office of Housing Opportunities for Women. This organization recently received donations of clothing from several organizations that we helped sort. These clothes went to women in need who utilize their program. I was surprised by how many people donated to Housing Opportunities for Women. I wish that in … [Read more...] about Serving with HOW
What are you learning from others on the trip? On this Immersion Trip, I have discovered just how unique every person in our world is. We are halfway through our journey, and I already feel as if I have gleaned so many valuable insights from the friendships I have formed. We have students from Kazakhstan, Egypt, China, Jordan, and the United States. Aside from the learning … [Read more...] about Chicago: Global Paths Converge