by Brigid | Sep 21, 2021 | Central MN Stories, Community, Education, Immigrants, Immigration, Refugee
Where do you call home? Is it defined by where you were born? Where your family lives? Where you’ve spent most of your life? If you’ve read my first blog post or know me personally, you may know I constantly question how identities are connected and transformed by...
by Brigid | Aug 10, 2021 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Class, Community, Homeless
After entering the Pathways 4 Youth building you will read the following sentence, printed on a staircase: “Every journey begins with a single step.” No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’ve likely had to remind yourself that this is true. Overwhelmed with...
by Brigid | Jul 13, 2021 | Central MN Stories, Education, Know Your Neighbor
Partnership…. For me, this word elicits action. It suggests connecting people. Sharing resources. Building trust. Working collectively. As a summer intern I am talking with a few of UniteCloud’s partners to learn about some of the great work being done in the area, as...
by Brigid | Jun 28, 2021 | Central MN Stories, Education, Know Your Neighbor
The truth is that I’ve always felt like a “middle-woman.” OK, I’m sure you are going to need a little clarification with that word (as I just made it up now). By saying “middle-woman” I’m trying to express a feeling of being in the middle of many categories or groups....