by Christopher Ives   Red Cloud Indian School honored the hard work and dedication of volunteer staff during the week of March 9-17. The week, which coincides with the national celebration of AmeriCorps Week, highlights and recognize the 32 volunteers from across the country who support everyday operations at the school. Volunteers were surprised with […]

By Kathleen Gerace, Maryknoll Lay Missioners alum   In a way I was multi-tasking. While unpacking , one part of my mind was deliberating where to put this & that and muttering disgustedly, “ Why have you accumulated so much stuff? And all these books…it’s a sickness, that’s what it is,” while the other part […]

By Jen Coe, Lasallian Volunteer 12-13 Place of Service: Martin De Porres, Queens, NY   Jen Coe is from Monte Sereno, CA. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2012 with a B.A. in Psychology.    I try to make it to weekday mass before work. One day recently, father spoke of self-possession. “We […]

By Earl Carlos, Amate House Service Site: Saint Anthony Hospital Born in the Philippines, Earl Carlos grew up in Miami, Florida, went to middle school and high school in Oahu, Hawaii and graduated from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. The Theology major enjoys playing tennis, running, playing guitar and singing on the weekends. He is […]

By Sarah Degrandpre, YSOP   Sarah DeGrandpre is the DC Program Director for the Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP).  She served as YSOP’s DC AmeriCorps Fellow from 2008-2010.  A native of Freeport, Maine, Sarah graduated from St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT in 2008 and has lived in DC for over four and a half […]