New Beginnings Hi my name is Kaylan Butler and I am the trip leader for Atlanta Bear Breaks. Ending off a great week of service with the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency’ annual job fair. After working with the clients all week to getting them prepared to get jobs. This is the end results to see all of the clients hard work pay off ! https://youtu.be/etSdgZrn6gY … [Read more...] about A New Perspective
Hi, my name is Ashton Stropes. I am a freshman at Missouri State majoring in Cell and Molecular biology and this trip has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Job Fair My bear breaks group is volunteering in Atlanta at the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency to help the displaced individuals in Atlanta create resumes and apply to jobs. Today, we had the … [Read more...] about ATL Job Fair – Seeing Results
Introduction My name is Lauren McDowell and I am a sophomore acting major at Missouri State. I am currently on the Atlanta Bear Breaks Trip with the focus on self-sufficiency. The Prevalence of Mental Illness The last two days I have had the privilege to lead two presentations to the clients at the Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency (ACSS). Yesterday our presentation became … [Read more...] about Teaching Each Other
Hello, my name is Aimee, I am a member of the 2018 Atlanta Bear Breaks Immersion trip. Overview of Volunteering Activities Today started out with arriving at the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (http://www.atlantacss.org) and dividing into two groups. ACsS offers employment readiness and job placement opportunities for homeless individuals. One group finalized … [Read more...] about Atlanta Immersion Trip Day 3
Background Hi, my name is Lauren McDowell and I am a sophomore acting major at Missouri State. I am on the Atlanta Bear Breaks trip with the focus on self-sufficiency. Atlanta vs. Springfield Before arriving at Missouri State last year, I didn’t know how big of a problem homelessness and poverty were in the community. Being in Springfield for over a year now has made me … [Read more...] about Bringing Understanding to Springfield