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…
As the pandemic continues to unfold nearly a year after reaching the United States, we all continue to feel burdened by COVID-19 in one way or another. Unfortunately, as in most situations, those on the margins of our society have…
Every Holy Thursday I hear the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, and I just love it. The humility of Jesus, the intimacy of washing another’s feet, and the shock of the disciples remind me of the…
My time with Mercy has been a sum of gorgeous peaks and challenging valleys, as, I suppose, all of life is. It took me several weeks to settle into the flow of Baltimore and to feel established in my service…
Born and raised in upstate New York, my first exposure to Philadelphia was through Mercy Volunteer Corps where I completed a volunteer year at my service site, Mary Howard Health Center. Mary Howard is a federally qualified health care center…