The most rewarding aspect of my workday is the moment I realize I have gained a patient's trust. It's a special flavor of success to see the fearful toddler hiding behind mommy's legs become an enthusiastic chatterbox while I take…
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…
I am a planner. I like to know not only my next direct step, but also the next 10 steps I need to take to reach my goal. And ever since I was a teenager, I knew that I wanted…
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…
“As Travolta says, just stayin' alive” I overhear this amusingly misattributed quote from one of the regulars who hang out at the public square known as the "hub," the transportation and shopping nexus at the northern edge of Mott Haven,…