Serving in a Preschool
This year, I'm spending my days as a preschool aide at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries (MNM) in Philadelphia. As I sat in traffic on my way home from work, typical for Philadelphia, I reflected on the past 8 months and compiled…
More Than Clients
This year, I am completing a year of service with Mercy Volunteer Corps in Savannah, GA. (Savannah, Georgia - What could be better? I ask myself this every day!) In the process of applying and committing to this organization, I…
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…
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…