A Calling to be Present
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…
Serving in the Spirit of Mutuality
Breathe in, pause, breathe out, and focus on the present. Remember why you’re here. These are the things that pass through my mind dozens of times daily as a volunteer. Each day begins with oatmeal, quiet music, and opening up…
The Beauty of the New York City Subway
The New York City subway system is completely unparalleled. During its peak, it carried over six million people daily. Even now, during the COVID era, it carries over two million people every single day. It travels to over 400 stations…
When Lola Gives You Lemons: Warmth, Kindness, and Southern Hospitality
I have always heard of the classic “southern hospitality,” but never lived anywhere long enough to experience it. Even being from northern Virginia, though many people in college liked to tell me I was from the south, was nothing like…
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…