Today while serving with the Friends of the White River, an organization that is dedicated to the upkeep and the preservation of the White River close by Indianapolis, there were a lot of things that us participants could have taken from this day, but for me I got a really big lesson in passion. Being a Missouri State student I hear “Follow your passion, find your place” … [Read more...] about Follow Your Passion, Find Your Place: Indianapolis
6:12 a.m. That's what time my alarm went off this morning. I can't remember the last time I've woken up that early (it was probably high school, like 2 years ago). My initial thought may or may not have been, "Sweet Jesus, why me?" But then I remembered that today started our first time on the job with Habitat for Humanity. Although I may not have leaped out of my … [Read more...] about Blistered Hands and Sturdy Foundations
So today, our group went to the Atlanta Center of Self-Sufficiency down. The center itself was nestled in a huge skyscraper but once we walked inside, it was very welcoming. The staff greeted us with open arms and I started to relax a little. I didn't really know what to expect, the center was focused more on the homeless so I thought there would be more people that were in … [Read more...] about ACSS – An Eye Opening Experience
Today marked the beginning of a new experience for me. After a ten hour long drive and a good night's rest (on shag carpet, of course) Bear Breaks Atlanta began our first service and education experience. We began the day beautifying a chemical free park and playground in the Old Fourth Ward, followed by a tour along Atlanta's newest public transportation system, the Beltline. … [Read more...] about Day One in Hotlanta
After an early breakfast at Camp Hope, our first day in New Orleans began with an hour car ride to the Whitney Plantation. Once we arrived, we were given a tour of the church, slave cabins, three memorials, and the Big House. Throughout the tour, our tour guide told us about the history of the Whitney plantation. We learned about the family that owned it and the slaves who were … [Read more...] about #HolaFromNOLA