Everything else I do, photography, wood working, cycling--all seem to be complimentary of this overarching mission--social justice. It's im

I've been feeling all sorts of nostalgia lately, especially since my last blog post corresponds with my last month of service with Good...

I just went on my second-to-last retreat with Good Shepherd Volunteers, our silent spirituality retreat.

I've been passionate about justice work ever since I took my first criminal justice class in my junior year of high school. My teacher reall

The first few days on the job at Barbara Blum Residence, I remember feeling lost. I started out as a youth development counselor...

I've been thinking a lot: contemplating what I've learned this year and reflecting on what I thought this year would be; comparing where...

One thing I have noticed recently is that my mindset is heavily influenced by others throughout the day. They can be good experiences...

I was under the impression growing up that women made the money in the house and dads stayed at home. My mom worked a 9-5 job doing...

Let's just say I've never thought of myself as a minimalist — and that's what I thought simplicity was: a lack of resources and physical...

I've been at my service site for four months now, and I've already learned so much about trauma-informed care, the juvenile justice system..

I grew up on a street where I knew every single one of my neighbors. My best friends were only a few yards away, and there were block...

The world of social work is a difficult one, and as such reminders to take care of ourselves are everywhere. In my interview process I...

For my year of post-graduate service, I work at Rose House, non-secure placement, a rehabilitative home for adjudicated girls ages 13 to...

In GSV, the tenet of community is practiced and strengthened consistently. We talk about how we can support our community members and...