Being The Change In Detroit
I am happy to report that I have undergone some positive changes since my last blog post. Where I previously saw social justice mainly as a protest against the current injustices of our society, I now see it more as…
5 Great Reads For Volunteers
As volunteers begin their year of simplicity, community, compassionate service, and spirituality many turn to written resources for support. Mercy Volunteer Corps staff compiled a list of our top 5 favorite books that we feel are perfect reads for anyone…
Together We Are Strong
The other day, my community and I were in the middle of a five-hour drive from Phoenix back to St. Michaels. We were in a giant van that we have affectionately nicknamed Fat Albert. Karen was asleep and I was…
What If You Could Break The Norm
What if you could break the norm? I mean really, truly break it: stop job searching, stop your 9-5 lifestyle, stop stressing about student loan payments, just stop. If you really could stop everything what would you do for the…