The Value of Service
When I decided to do a year of service at Maryhouse I thought it would be similar to my past jobs working with the homeless population. But, being a Mercy Volunteer at Maryhouse is unlike anything I have ever done…
Lessons Learned: #Growing
There have already been so many ups and downs, realizations, and lessons and I have only been here for 7 months! Wild! Adjusting to different community dynamics as well as starting a new job 3 months into my year of…
Sometimes All You Need is a Cookie
When I left college, I was so excited about not having to be in a classroom. I could not wait to get out into “the real world” (whatever that means, anyways!) and feel like a productive member of society. All my…
Three Words: Year of Service
A year of service...a year of giving back to the ones that need it the most, a year of sacrifices, a year of growth, a year of challenges, and a year of valuable experiences. A year of service is so much…
To Build a Home
If there is one thing I can say I’ve learned in my 22 years of life, it is that I’ll settle into any place I go and find a way to call it home. This privilege is something I’ve taken for…