I’m a racist & a hypocrite. My actions AND inactions have caused pain and perpetuated suffering. God have mercy on me, a sinner. Friends, we must lament, repent, pray, learn, & act. I am not an important voice in anti racism (please elevate voices of BIPOC always) & I thought a lot about even sharing anything […]
June 8, 2020
“The need is up by a lot right now, up by around 75%,” Spencer, a volunteer at West Suburban Community Pantry shared that he has been arriving at 5:45am to help with the extra need. He is the only one available from his usual shift group as the other volunteers are over 65 and in a higher […]
May 7, 2020
“Tunamshukuru Mungu.” We thank God. A friend messaged me this after sharing with me that her and her family are well. We do thank God. In the midst- not just on the other side of the HARD. I was thankful for this reminder today. I am grateful for technology that enables me to connect with friends from […]
April 27, 2020
A Wider Family: Images on Volunteerism contains images very close to my heart because they were captured in partnership with organizations I care deeply about doing good & hard work in our world. Our new normal due to the global pandemic has meant the Community House that is hosting the gallery has shut down for […]
April 15, 2020
As Ms. Marion called the after school meeting to order the young women began by grabbing an affirmation from the jar and then reading them outloud, “I don’t give up.” And the group answered, “Ashay.” “I stand strong.” And the group answered, “Ashay.” “I’m a boss.” And the group answered, “Ashay.” “I love myself.” And the […]
March 16, 2020
The students gathered outside of an Econo Supermarket just outside of San Juan on a Saturday morning with pencils in hand ready to work in teams to plan a meal within their designated budget. Mr. Erick Rios is the kind of teacher that draws his students in, as the students arrive they high five and hug him and […]
March 9, 2020
