Kat Franchino

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Epilogue: Kat Franchino

2014-06-20T12:48:32+00:00June 20th, 2014|

I always forget how hard moving somewhere new is until I move somewhere new. I arrived to Memphis in late April and have experienced a whirlwind of emotions and experiences since then. While finding the closest grocery store remains easy enough, it’s surrounding myself with that strong, supportive community that

Week 19, Day 7: URBAN Development

2014-06-17T21:29:33+00:00June 17th, 2014|

Amidst the Harleys and Yamahas of Memphis’ Bike On Beale Street is another type of bike. Every Wednesday for more than a year, a dedicated team of Urban Bicycle Food Ministry bicyclists can be found weaving in and out of the crowds, distributing freshly wrapped burritos, socks, toiletries, and other small

Week 19, Day 6: SRVS-ing the Memphis Community

2014-06-17T21:26:26+00:00June 17th, 2014|

Day 6 started at 10 a.m., which allowed me to sleep in a little later. I don’t know why I feel the need for more sleep. As of late, three-hour naps have sneakily worked themselves into my daily routine. That aside, I headed out to explore my sixth nonprofit to

Week 19, Day 4: Volunteer, 100% Certified

2014-06-16T14:25:48+00:00June 16th, 2014|

Each summer growing up, I volunteered to plant and harvest produce at a community garden. The harvested goods were then donated to local food pantries. Since then, I’ve had a keen interest in gardening and locally grown foods. One of the best ways to learn more about locally grown foods

Week 19, Day 3: Helping ReStore The Community

2014-06-15T12:30:56+00:00June 15th, 2014|

My dream of becoming a human GPS ended suddenly and tragically today and it’s nothing short of a miracle that I made it to and from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore given the number of wrong turns that occurred. Enough of that. After apologizing for my tardiness, I met Amy

Week 19, Day 2: A SOUP-er Opportunity

2014-06-14T10:13:34+00:00June 14th, 2014|

Another up and at ‘em day with Volunteer Odyssey! By 7:30 am, I found myself getting a crash course in Soup Kitchen 101 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Soup Kitchen by the kitchen manager, Ron, his assistant, Martin, and a volunteer, Lynn. Lynn is a champion sandwich maker. This experience

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