Housing Assistance For Veterans

Housing Assistance For Veterans

Homelessness among military veterans is an unfortunate ongoing problem in America that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and many other organizations are working to address. The good news is that progress is being made — data indicates an 11% reduction in...
Attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal

Attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal

People from various countries traveled for a chance to experience World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal from August 1 to the 6th. This week-long celebration happens every four years as an established Catholic event inviting youth from all over to come and share the...
Jack and Jamal: Part 4

Jack and Jamal: Part 4

“Just tell me why Jack! You know I don’t expect no favors, but you can’t tell me each one of them dudes was better than me…I saw them at the Job Fair Jack…they looked like they just rolled outta bed!” Jack continued his stand,...
Jack and Jamal: Part 3

Jack and Jamal: Part 3

Jamal’s wait was finally ending. Two shitty jobs he’d had…moving up $1.50 an hour to the second one…three years in total, intentionally hanging on to them so he didn’t look like some kind of vagrant. Hiring fair…LMT. They’re not...
Jack and Jamal: Part 2

Jack and Jamal: Part 2

Things were different by High School… Jamal had figured out why Jack had never been able to visit his house. And that didn’t matter anyway, because after Jack got his driver’s license and car, that was squashed (though Jack never stayed the night, but who could...
Building Bridges: Interning for Fe y Justicia

Building Bridges: Interning for Fe y Justicia

My internship with Fe y Justicia has been filled with diverse encounters and meaningful experiences. I have been granted the incredible privilege of connecting with a wide range of individuals. Working for a female-led team in college, I am no stranger to the amazing...