By: Thad DeGuzman I came to New Orleans knowing nothing about the culture and tradition except for what I see through social media and television. During our stay, we met so many people who are trying to make a difference by helping to rebuild the community, provide services and educate people. These who all victim of a devasting event are all working together to pick up … [Read more...] about Coco
Hello friends, I spent this last week in Dallas, Texas for an immersion trip with Bear Breaks. Before the trip, I was extremely nervous. I had no idea what to expect and I felt even more on edge and ill-prepared because I was unable to attend the pre-trip meetings. Thankfully, all that worry was for nothing because I had the best time. My group was filled with some of the … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks takes Spring Break to Dallas, TX
By: Sarah Simmons This is my second time being in New Orleans to serve the people that were affected by Katrina. My first time I went to New Orleans I was a sophomore in high school. I helped build houses for people whose houses were destroyed by Katrina. During that trip, I learned that people were still affected by Katrina, even though it has been years since it happened. … [Read more...] about Second Impression
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
Today was another great day of 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 placed right in the middle of City Park and … [Read more...] about An “Incredible” Day