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DAY FOUR OF SERVICE IN MEMPHIS
Service at Hope House teacher assist, Dorothy Day House helping two families move, Room In the Inn dinner #3, Mid-South Foodbank
Clarissa Dreiling - Today, we moved people into housing. We met so many different people and families whose lives were so much more drastic than ours. We moved furniture for them and helped bring their homes to life. When we met the people we were helping, it became easy to see the difference we were making for others and how much of an impact we can have in our communities. The past few days, especially yesterday, it was hard to see the immediate impact we would have at the farm, but today we got to see first hand how we were helping. After volunteering at the Dorothy Day House, my group sorted food at the food bank. I wondered who this food would go to. At the food bank, we didn't see the direct impact we had on the community, but it was easy to see how we were making a difference. After our service, my group was able to eat BBQ and experience Beale Street. We listened to live music, walked around, and most importantly spent time with one another. Experiencing Beale Street was really fun because it’s one of the biggest components of Memphis culture. Today was a really fun day filled with friendship and hope for our communities.
Mr. Andy Colella – My first Immersion as a part of the RJ community has been quite remarkable. The experience is at times fascinating, at times heart breaking and at times hopeful. I would like to tell you a story of hope from my day today. I took a small group of students to Hope House, the daycare and preschool serving the children whose parents are living with HIV. Hope House provides no-cost child services. I spent the morning working with Ms. Morgan in the infant room. We played and chased around 3 infants and talked about their lives and the struggles their parents are working through. These “littles” were full of life! (and drool and a few stinky diapers). Ms. Morgan is a wonderfully brilliant early childhood educator. She was kind, attentive, silly and very well prepared to help these infants grow. Knowing the quality of the care these children are receiving warmed my heart and filled me with hope. I could envision their parents leaving their children in her care with confidence knowing that they are loved at Hope House.
Max Halker - This morning we went to the Dorthy Day house and helped move two families into permanent houses. It was very eye opening and a very powerful experience. It was great to make a firsthand difference in these people's lives. Then our small group went to the food bank and helped sort food to be given to families in need. It was different seeing what happens on a bigger scale and behind the scenes. This experience was impactful to see just how many meals that they were giving out and to see that it was not enough to feed everyone was heart breaking Then we went to dinner at an amazing barbeque restaurant and explored Beale Street. It showed how much everyone loved their city. I saw this when we were listening to live music, and it was clear the passion everyone had and how welcoming everyone is. Overall, the day was amazing, and I cannot wait to see what the rest of the trip brings.
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Mr. Andy Colella – My first Immersion as a part of the RJ community has been quite remarkable. The experience is at times fascinating, at times heart breaking and at times hopeful. I would like to tell you a story of hope from my day today. I took a small group of students to Hope House, the daycare and preschool serving the children whose parents are living with HIV. Hope House provides no-cost child services. I spent the morning working with Ms. Morgan in the infant room. We played and chased around 3 infants and talked about their lives and the struggles their parents are working through. These “littles” were full of life! (and drool and a few stinky diapers). Ms. Morgan is a wonderfully brilliant early childhood educator. She was kind, attentive, silly and very well prepared to help these infants grow. Knowing the quality of the care these children are receiving warmed my heart and filled me with hope. I could envision their parents leaving their children in her care with confidence knowing that they are loved at Hope House.
Max Halker - This morning we went to the Dorthy Day house and helped move two families into permanent houses. It was very eye opening and a very powerful experience. It was great to make a firsthand difference in these people's lives. Then our small group went to the food bank and helped sort food to be given to families in need. It was different seeing what happens on a bigger scale and behind the scenes. This experience was impactful to see just how many meals that they were giving out and to see that it was not enough to feed everyone was heart breaking Then we went to dinner at an amazing barbeque restaurant and explored Beale Street. It showed how much everyone loved their city. I saw this when we were listening to live music, and it was clear the passion everyone had and how welcoming everyone is. Overall, the day was amazing, and I cannot wait to see what the rest of the trip brings.
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