Video: Hearts Broken in Vanceburg
Here’s our video from our alternative break at Glenmary in Vanceburg, KY. I thought it would be appropriate since it talks of broken hearts—in a good way. The trip renewed…
Day 2: More from Glenmary Farms
Megan Blackmer, or Meggie as I call her (she calls me Mikey and is one of the few people I ever let call me that), reflects on her time serving…
Glenmary Farms: Day 1: Building A Home
So we worked in Vanceburg with People’s Self-Help Housing. They were a group of guys–and I do mean guys, real men—workboots and flannel. These are the kind of guys that…
Back from Glenmary
A beautiful time with 6 wonderful students who I feel so much closer to after a week of service in Kentucky. I’ll have a bunch of videos to share and…
Are You Lonely?
What is it like to be lonely? This week while I am surrounded by great students and my colleague Ed, and some new friends, I know I am missing the…
Homeless or Hungry?
I was asking around for someone to speak to our students about the issues surrounding homelessness last year and so I thought I’d ask one of my favorite volunteers, Anna,…
Solidarity or Dignity?
Last year on an alternative break in Cleveland, we were able to do a lot of good work. It was a bit of a strange trip. We helped a neighborhood…
I’m Wondering About Poverty
So I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua 3 times to work with orphans for Mustard Seed Communities back when I lived in New York after being inspired by…
In Vanceburg, Kentucky on an Alternative Break
So for the next five days, I’ll be in Vanceburg, Kentucky visiting Glenmary Farm with some students on an alternative break trip. We’ll stretch ourselves a bit on the trip…