Giving their time, making a difference

South Dakota

‘We were truly immersed in the Lakota culture. We also got a very unique perspective of the current situation of poverty on the Rez [reservation] and the concrete actions of the U.S. federal government that led up to it. I think it is safe to say that the wisdom we learned from the Lakota people, the experiences that we had, and the viewpoints we obtained, will be a part of us forever.’- Kristianna Sciarra ’09

Washington, D.C.

‘Being in D.C. allowed me to see the affects of homelessness first hand. We worked not only to help people but to bring justice to those who desperately needed it. My trip allowed me to embrace service, gave me new perspective on homelessness and gave me the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of people.’
– Colleen Gibson ’09

New Orleans

‘It was amazing to get to know the people we helped in New Orleans and to know that we truly made a difference down there.’ – Ali Childs ’11

Kentucky

‘This trip was a real eye-opener for me because I had no idea how poor this area was and how different it is from our life up here. It made me realize how fortunate I am to have the life I have, and how lucky I am to be able to help them out in any way I can. The families were so thankful for everything we did, and even though it was freezing, seeing their appreciation for all our hard work made it worth it.’ – Joe Mercadante ’11