Winter is coming and the homeless population lives on the street in the cold. They have nowhere to go for warmth. I look in my closet and I have many warm coats and scarves. Half of them, I have not worn in years. I plan to donate some of my
The children at Early Head Start love being read to I have been unemployed since July and in that time stared to feel down about ever finding a job. I also questioned whether I would feel passionate again. It excites me that I am more passionate now than
The office/play room downstairs. This space allows the family to search for jobs online while letting their little ones play. I do not know if I could ever look someone in the eye who has nowhere else to go and tell them I cannot help them. This is
The front of their soon-to-be new home Habitat for Humanity is committed to helping those in need, in a very tangible and practical way. When I arrived there to volunteer, I was greeted by Amy, the volunteer coordinator as well as one of the construction managers. Amy and
SRVS: The Family Answer for Disability For the last five years, I have had the pleasure of working with the special needs population. And for the last five years, I have been full of joy and can not picture myself doing anything else. I love being part of
If money were not an issue and I had unlimited financial resources, I would commit to helping the poor and powerless each day. This was the thought that was at the forefront of my mind when I started my day volunteering at St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen. While my heart was
During my Odyssey week, I had the privilege of learning more about the MidSouth Food Bank. The Food Bank has three major target populations: children, families, and seniors. The Food Bank has several initiatives for each target population in order to ensure they are consuming nutritious meals on a regular
Today, my heart overflowed with excitement all day, as I was surrounded by smiling teachers and children. My odyssey at Porter Leath Early Head Start taught me many things; I learned what is it have joy, the importance of investing in young children, and how to be a good role
Today, I learned it is okay to admit and ask for help. When I arrived at Refugee Empowerment Program (R.E.P.) I was immediately able to talk to another volunteer about his experiences volunteering with R.E.P. It was lovely to meet and connect with someone who is till new to volunteering
As my Odyssey week approaches, I have an overwhelming sense of excitement. Excitement to serve the community in Memphis. Excitement to come alongside others who call Memphis home and desire to leave a mark on this city. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a desire to