Lesson time with Johnny! What a great day at the Church Health Center Wellness Facility! I volunteered with Child Life Education & Movement, a wellness program the CHC offers for children between the ages of six months and eleven years. Child Life is a wonderful organization and program
We use the phrase “Home is where the heart is” quite often without really thinking about what it signifies in the lives of people in other situations. Today my eyes were opened as I volunteered with Kate Foster, the Church Mobilizer/Volunteer Coordinator at World Relief Memphis. World Relief helps refugees
Filling eggs for an Easter Egg hunt! So fun! Today was a very special day for me! I volunteered at SRVS, which is an organization that enhances the lives of adults with disabilities, both mental and physical. Upon my arrival, Astrid French, the vibrant and passionate Curriculum Coordinator showed
Me, Gordon and Timorie Stewart! Greetings everyone. What an exciting day! I worked with Volunteer Services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital where I was able to play barista, aka, coffee lady. We went to every floor with a beverage cart offering patients, parents and staff, complimentary coffee,
It's tricycle time! My journey at Porter Leath began with a tour by Angela Meekins, the Development Coordinator. From the moment Angela greeted me with a smile, I knew it was going to be a wonderful experience. Her eyes were bright and cheerful, and her voice was full
My name is Michelle Harp. I am the mother of three children who I have raised and home educated for the last 23 years. My children are my claim to fame. One is in flight school to become an aviator, another just left for Air Force basic training, and my
Hi! I’m Stephanie and I’m a graduate of Jackson State University and Florida State University. I’m happy to be home in Memphis but soon realized my lack of local knowledge. I searched for ways to get involved and meet those who are really making a difference in our beloved city.
Day 7. The final stop on my Volunteer Odyssey journey. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Scott Morris, The Church Health Center provides health care for those who are uninsured. Today Dr. Morris and me it is known as the largest faith-based health center in the country and serves
Day 6. I have driven past The Dorothy Day House of Hospitality numerous times and never even knew it existed. The sign-less large gray house sits on Poplar Avenue with no indication of the wonderful organization that functions inside. Dorothy Day was an activist for people acquiring jobs and places
Where do I even begin? My Volunteer Odyssey experience brought out so many different emotions in me, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Throughout this entire experience, I kept thinking of one word for how I felt: overwhelmed. I was overwhelmed by the kindness of everyone I encountered