In two short weeks I will be on my way to Dallas, Tx with the rest of my service team. For a week we will have the opportunity to work with two amazing community organizations serving the children and families in Dallas who are facing poverty and/or homelessness. Dallas and Springfield are two extremely different cities, especially demographically. Dallas is nearly 8x … [Read more...] about Connecting Dallas to Springfield
I can't believe there's less than one month until all of the trips start! I'm so excited to serve, learn, and explore the great city of Chicago. I'm also nervous because I still have a couple of things to plan and think about before the trip. But, I have some awesome advisors that have really helped me figure out where I want to serve and how I want to run my trip. I'm most … [Read more...] about Spring Immersion Trips are Just Around the Corner!!!
It’s crazy to think that spring break is around the corner. This week I had a meeting with my graduate assistant and faculty member that will help me guide this trip. Talking about our plans made me reflect about the trip I attended last spring and all the new outlooks I have gained from that. I cannot wait for my trip participants to see the culture of Asheville and how the … [Read more...] about Coming for you soon Asheville!