Feel the Power of Being Able to Help Others Today, we got up very early and went to one of the food distribution places. We sorted out food into bags and handed them to people in need. Each of their smiles was just like a rose, fire, and light which refreshed me, warmed me and lit me up. Their smile reminded me of a short story I had read before. A family lived a really … [Read more...] about Chicago: Feel the Power
NOLA Day 2: By Maddie Stowe Today was another great day of community service and touring a new part of New Orleans. We started out the morning eating breakfast then heading to Grow Dat Youth Farm to learn about sustainable urban gardening. We spent the morning harvesting collard greens and kale along with transplanting young cucumber plants into the ground. Grow Dat was … [Read more...] about An “Incredible” Day
First Day in NOLA By Jounee Rodney As I listened to Jeanette (founder of Garden on Mars) and Burnell (store owner of Burnell’s grocery store) speak about the vision they had for the Lower 9th Ward, it opened my eyes to the reality that one person really can make a difference. Jeanette has five gardens that she regulates on her own with the help of volunteers from different … [Read more...] about Inspiration From the 9th Ward
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
Crafting a Service Story As the videographer for the Chicago Bear Breaks trip, I’m viewing the majority of the trip from a completely different angle, which has provided me an opportunity to see the story of the trip unfold in a unique way. I expected to get great city skylines in the footage, and I’ve gotten a little of that, but what I also have seen is a group of diverse … [Read more...] about Service Through a Different Lens