It's in Cristalynne's nature to lend a helping hand. This angel was eager for me to show her how to make a fan. Her grandmother just smiled at her granddaughter learning something new. My team and I were leaving she told me to always keep that
Rock for Love to Benefit the Church Health Center was my introduction to Volunteer Odyssey. I wondered what to expect as I prepped for my day of supervising the children’s play area; then I thought of my countless previous volunteer experiences. I knew that going in prepared to experience, learn
Greetings I’m Cristalynne Dupree or Crista. I’m a Memphis “re-transplant” by choice because I admire the city’s drive for success. I previously lived in Memphis, several years ago. At that time, I was Marketing Administrative Assistant at Wolfchase Galleria. Here I planned our annual Evening of Giving, bringing together Memphis
Today was the last day of the whirlwind that is my Volunteer Odyssey. My final stop for the week was at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality. Every week the shelter hosts “Sundays at Six”, where volunteers and families living in the facility meet for an hour of fellowship, plus
Today I volunteered for an organization Memphis needs. In 2010 Memphis city council approved a mandatory spay and neuter ordinance for cats and dogs. Since 2005 Mid-South Spay and Neuter Services have performed over 31,000 procedures and counting. Despite huge strides, the entire state of Tennessee still experiences pet overpopulation.
If you are in need of a great time, look no further than the Ave Maria Home. When I walked in the door, there was a parade of seniors being led by a gentleman celebrating his birthday in a crown. “I am the king today!” he proclaimed as walked around
To anyone who has ever had the treat of volunteering at the LeBonheur Children's Hospital beverage cart: can we all agree that Gordon is the greatest? I found myself getting emotional this evening preparing to write this blog, reflecting on my day working with Gordon, the staff and families. When
While everyone back home has been curious about my different Odyssey Forward experiences, Urban Bicycle Food Ministry undoubtedly sparked the most questions. “So you're riding your bike around downtown Memphis? Delivering burritos? To homeless people?” Kind of. When Volunteer Odyssey asked if I would be willing to join UBFM on
I went home with a full heart today after volunteering at the Carpenter Art Garden. When I arrived just before three, I met with Erin, the program coordinator. Erin she showed me around the property where every Tuesday, volunteers work with approximately 40 children in the Binghampton neighborhood. She explained
As a recent transplant from the mid-west, I was raised in the heart of land cultivation aka farming. We learned about the responsibilities and rewards associated with caring for a garden, and a lot of our family's produce came from our own backyard. This morning I had the opportunity to