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Mission Memphis Day 14: WriteMemphis
The Experience One of the most intimidating things I can think of would be to write a poem and then read it to a group of strangers. It makes my heart race just to think about it. That’s why it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged creative writing, creativity, interviews, poetry, poverty, students, teens, volunteering, writing
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Mission Memphis Day 13: St. John’s Soup Kitchen
The Experience When I first reached out to St. John’s United Methodist Church (also known as St. John’s Midtown) about volunteering this past Tuesday, LeeAnne Cox told me that Tuesdays at the soup kitchen are organized by students from Rhodes College. She … Continue reading
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Mission Memphis Day 12: LaunchMemphis
The Experience One of the goals I had for Mission Memphis was to show the wide range of volunteer opportunities in our community. In general, I think many people have specific ideas about what constitutes a typical experience for a … Continue reading
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Mission Memphis Day 11: Memphis Empty Bowls Project
The Experience Let me just tell you. I LOVE the Memphis Empty Bowls Project. By first year standards By any standards, I’d call it a huge success. They had at least 60 volunteers with more waiting in the wings, the tickets sold … Continue reading
Mission Memphis Day 10: Overton Park Conservancy
The Experience Overton Park Conservancy hosted A Magical Night in Overton Park, which was a nighttime fundraiser held in their formal gardens. I was intrigued by the event invitation, which said, “Prepare to be bewitched by one of our city’s … Continue reading
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Mission Memphis Day 9: Sunny Meadows
The Experience Growing up, we always had a dog. Tonka was with us the longest (about 18 years), and she was incredibly smart. All of our dogs over the years came from adoption groups. My dad always said that these … Continue reading
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Mission Memphis Day 8: Meals on Wheels with MIFA
The History My relationship with MIFA started a long time ago. As December approached in my junior year of high school, my family and friends would ask what I wanted for Christmas. Something about that idea bothered me. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, generosity, gratitude, kids, meals on wheels, perspective, philanthropy, Santa, seniors, volunteer, volunteering, youth
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Mission Memphis Day 7: Memphis Union Mission
The Experience From the minute I walked into the Memphis Union Mission, I knew I would have a lot to write. The Memphis Union Mission provides a range of services including day shelters, emergency shelters and affordable short-term housing. I … Continue reading
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Mission Memphis Day 6: Caterpillar Club at Memphis Botanic Garden
The Experience I signed up to volunteer with the Caterpillar Club at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. The Caterpillar Club is a program for toddler and pre-schoolers that encourages creativity, singing, and cooperation for young kids. The “Guest House” was adorable, … Continue reading
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Mission Memphis Day 5: BRIDGES USA
The Experience Sometimes I wonder about who our future leaders will be. I think about our high school students and I try to envision who they are and how they will shape our world. Are they passionate? Are they inquisitive? … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, potential, team building, teenagers, tolerance, volunteer, volunteering, youth
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Confessions of a Volunteer 