Written by Elise Reed When I was assigned to this trip I became so excited and ready to learn new things and meet passionate people! Children are my passion and thinking about all the fun and heart-filling things we will be learning and doing gets me anxious about leaving. Most of the time when people think about service, they don't think of it mostly as exciting but … [Read more...] about The Excitement is Building!
Last year As a freshman last year, I had the opportunity to go to Asheville, North Carolina to focus on health and wellness. In the week that I was there, I created strong strong friendships with my fellow bears and I also created lasting connections with the citizens of Asheville. And while each act of service had either a direct or indirect impact on the community, the … [Read more...] about Same Trip, New Role: Exploring Asheville with New Eyes
Written by Lauren Johns Fall Break Immersion The day I received the email about my acceptance to a Bear Breaks venture in Oklahoma City, I was ecstatic. I always admired those people who visited foreign countries and spent months rebuilding and contributing to the healing process, whether the damage be from a natural disaster or merely the poverty line. This was … [Read more...] about Shining a Light in Oklahoma City
Impacts of Asheville Last year I led a trip to Asheville, North Carolina focusing on Health and Wellness. We aimed to understand the impact the community has the on individuals health. Our group worked with three different organizations while we were there: Haywood Street Congregation, YMCA, and Asheville Greenworks. Haywood Street served a congregate meal to individuals … [Read more...] about Immersion Trips: The Bigger Impact
By: Kate Weiser Today I am always running through the day, juggling my responsibilities, and barely making time to catch my breath. I know there are a lot of people out there in the same situation. I have tried many outlets of my stress-- swimming, running, talking, writing, petting dogs, yoga, and retail therapy (sorry bank account). I seemed to keep getting burnt out … [Read more...] about Is Community Service the Key?