After a late night exploring Chicago, our Bear Breaks gang met for breakfast and to pack lunch at 7am. After so much time spent on our own concerns, it was time to remember why we came. Our first service event was at New Life's Dream Center. New Life is a church that helps with mostly victims of sex trafficking, but also men seeking a new start and children seeking their … [Read more...] about Sex Trafficking: New Life Dream Center in Chicago
Today was our third day together, but our first day of service. And what a day it was! We woke up to a beautiful covering of snow on the ground that turned Chicago into the most glorious winter wonderland. After such a warm winter, this was a welcome sight (for me, at least). After breakfast, we headed to our service project of the day. Today we served at Chicago Dream … [Read more...] about Chicago Dream Mission
In Chicago, we will expose different aspects of homelessness and challenge perceptions of individuals experiencing homelessness. Through hands-on service with other students, we will explore what it means to be an active citizen in our own communities. We will serve with food banks and interact with individuals experiencing homelessness in Chicago to understand the difficulties … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Barriers: Exposing Homelessness in Chicago and Beyond