Stories from Mercy Volunteers in Detroit, Michigan
Devarsh is a Mercy Volunteer serving at St. Frances Cabrini Clinic in Detroit, MI. The clinic provides a holistic approach toward meeting the primary health care needs of economically disadvantaged residents of Southwest Detroit and beyond. They offer education, prevention,…
My name is Israel Scott and I am the Mercy Volunteer at St. Frances Cabrini Clinic. Detroit, MI is a city filled with history, culture, and art; but it is also the poorest big city in the country. With nearly…
John Duns Scotus, a medieval philosopher and theologian, coined the term haecceity. Pronounced hah-chay-ah-tee, it is a term that represents or symbolizes the ‘thisness’ of something, the uniqueness of each thing that exists. Each aspect of God’s creation is unique…
One of my favorite things about Detroit is the downtown area. On the drive towards downtown, you get to enjoy the amazing skyline, and once you arrive, the immense buildings and beautiful architecture will captivate anyone who lays eyes on…
Dear Future Volunteers, I hope you find meaning in these words and they are able to speak to your heart, as this experience has spoken to mine. When I was discerning what to do after I graduated college, there was…