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
Today, we started off our morning by helping the organization, River Link clean up invasive plant species along a stream in a park in order to keep the plant vegetation healthy. We also worked with the organization ABCCM, who focuses on helping homeless veterans. This was a neat organization to work with because they focus on finding veterans housing. Once a veteran is … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks Asheville
Today on Bear Breaks Asheville, we went to Malvern Hills Park to assist River Link in removing invasive species from the trail and creek area. We spent two hours digging roots, cutting harmful roses and transporting the brush. The local residents walking by were very vocal about their appreciation of our help in the community. Although it was a chilly morning, our whole group … [Read more...] about River Link & ABCCM
What a trip it has been so far and it is only Tuesday! Yesterday we didn't get much service in since we were getting our tour of Children's Hospital Colorado and our volunteer orientation. Our group is taking turns being split up between craft parties (available to patients and their siblings) and Creative Play (available only to siblings of patients.) Each day we have some … [Read more...] about Day 2 Serving in AuROARa
By: Libby Casey Today we went to La Casa Norte, which was on the North Side of Chicago. La Casa Norte is shelter for youth homeless that will help provide emergency housing, transitional housing, and a place to stay around the Chicago area. La Casa Norte’s mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They “provide access to stable housing and … [Read more...] about La Casa Norte- Chicago Day 1