“What did one beet say to the other?” “I dunno, beats me!” ¡Hola! Salaam! Bonjour, namaste! These are words I get to use every day—with a smile and perhaps a slight bow, a handshake, or a hand over the heart—as…
As a year-long volunteer addressing racial, economic, and social injustices, my main focus in Philadelphia and at Sanctuary Farm is advocating for social justice. To be an effective advocate I believe it is important to both educate myself on the…
As I reflect on the encounters that have filled these first few months in my new home, it is often the smallest moments that remain the most profound. They are easy to overlook, and perhaps difficult to recognize. Yet, when…
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…
So far my experience with Mercy Volunteer Corps in Pittsburgh has been a good one. My service site is with AJAPO (Acculturation for Justice, Access, and Peace Outreach), a refugee resettlement agency. I do enjoy the work and I feel…