Living In The Grey
They (who is the proverbial “they”, anyway?) say that if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere in the world. I feel confident that I’ve made it in NYC; in my own way and…
5 Things I’ve Learned About NYC
1. Some of the best food is from a food truck One of my community members, Ale, introduced us to an amazing food truck, King of Falafel and Shawarma. With pretty inexpensive prices, and occasional free samples, King of Falafel is…
Serving The Silenced
Philadelphia is loud! From the trains and buses to the shouts of vendors and the face past crowds, Philadelphia was a kaleidoscope of bright lights and sounds, or in other words utter chaos. Coming from a small town in upstate…
5 Rules for Life on the Rez
Here are my five pieces of advice for future volunteers serving on the Navajo Reservation in St. Michaels, Arizona. 1. Don’t drive on the dirt roads for at least three days after it rains. …
A Year of Growth
Mercy Volunteer Corps has helped me to grow and to 'Come Alive' in many different ways. I have learned so much by doing this year of service, and recommend that everyone consider a volunteer year. This year I have learned how to…