(pictured left to right: Mercy Volunteers Maya, Olivia, Helena) The most enriching part of this experience so far has been becoming part of the community here in the Valley. Returning to the same summer camp each day has allowed me…
We navigated the paths packed down by people ahead of us, the freezing wind whipping across the open green. It was dark and cold but we could see our goal: a huddle of over a hundred people, a constellation of…
Interacting with the children—whether in the respite center in Mexico, in McAllen, or at the ARISE center in Muniz—demonstrated that love is a universal language. Despite language barriers, the children understood our gestures of friendship and fun, and they responded…
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…
Politics and legislation have interested me from a very young age. The research, diplomacy, working alongside those who share similar values, and the fight for change is something I have always admired. This was enough for me to obtain a…