A Path To Friendships
When I first began my year of service at Faithful Fools back in August, I knew it was not going to be a typical year as most of the Fools programs had been stopped due to Covid-19. Nonetheless, my experience…
Good Things Happen In Community
This year, with all the limitations of life during a global pandemic, I feel very grateful for the constant companionship of two wonderful community members. Although we all struggle with the many difficulties of doing a year of service during…
Unexpected Gems in Charm City
I had a lot of expectations coming into the year. I got my position here in Baltimore pre-pandemic and I had a few blissful days of dreaming before COVID regulations set in. I expected to be exploring Baltimore’s attractions and…
Little Moments in Sacramento: Spirituality, Service, and Community
Biking with God It’s 7:50am and I take a right onto 19th Street, a quick right onto C Street, and then a left onto the Sacramento Northern Bikeway. I pass under the train tracks above me and see the graffiti…
Christmas Hospitality in a Time of Social Distance
This winter season, I have been thinking a lot about hospitality, especially hospitality in the time of COVID-19. Since November, I have been working at the Winter Weather Shelter run by my service site, Operation Safety Net (OSN) in Pittsburgh,…