The United Nations has chosen the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day – a day to stand up and let it be known that affordable, adequate housing should be a priority everywhere. I was excited to learn of this new day of advocacy as the work of Habitat for Humanity and [...]
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One could argue that there has never been a more important time to become an AmeriCorps *VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). VISTAs are individuals who dedicate a year of their life to eradicating poverty—these volunteers pledge to “get things done for America.” As poverty and unemployment rates have climbed sky-high nationwide, VISTAs have worked [...]
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As a new AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader, serving at the Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM), I am just beginning to learn about the work done by the different volunteer centers and more specifically, the work of the other AmeriCorps*VISTA members placed within specific start up and expansion centers across Michigan. Volunteer Centers continually work to promote [...]
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At the end of December, we all take a moment to reflect on the year past and set goals for the year coming. We acknowledge goals accomplished, mourn for the ones lost and are hopeful for the year to come. Reflection is an important part of life, and if done with deep intentions, has the [...]
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