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Alchemy at the Memphis Public Library

2015-05-04T12:04:49+00:00

Note from Volunteer Odyssey: We're featuring a series of guest bloggers who'll share their volunteer experiences in the community. Today's post comes from Herman P Markell - an extremely dedicated volunteer at the Memphis Public Library.  Alchemy at the Memphis Public Library by Herman P Markell Everything that follows is

Together We Rise!

2015-04-01T13:08:35+00:00

Today I was impressed by how much can be achieved when you believe in your ability to do something. Believing in a solution can lead to a solution, and that’s how I imagine Dorothy Day felt about poverty. In 2006, Memphis’ Dorothy Day House of Hospitality opened its doors to provide

Have A Heart!

2015-03-30T19:07:22+00:00

Located in the lower level of Brinkley Plaza, you’ll find an organization that provides hope and opportunity for children in developing nations. At International Children’s Heart Foundation (ICHF), staff members plan and organize medical mission trips to cure and care for children with congenital heart disease. Before last week, I had

Spread The Love.

2015-03-27T12:17:05+00:00

It’s the fourth day of my Volunteer Odyssey, and I continue to be impressed with how our city’s charitable and nonprofit organizations provide education, awareness, and funding for human rights initiatives. Today, I visited the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) and learned more about their efforts to support the independence of

Life: A Great Bundle Of Little Things

2015-03-26T12:57:23+00:00

                    It’s easy to overlook those small moments of joy in life when you’re constantly working toward something bigger and better. Rather than appreciating what you have, you wish for more and remain dissatisfied. Unfortunately, there have been too many times when

Art For The Heart!

2015-03-25T10:16:12+00:00

The second day of my Odyssey Week made me flashback to fun summers at camp! At the Carpenter Art Garden, children are invited to explore and discover new things through ongoing art and garden projects. This once empty lot serves as a wonderful meeting spot for the children and adults

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