"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.
You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your
subject and verb agree to serve. ... You need a heart full of grace. A soul
generated by love" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The quote above is one of my favorites! Being a servant is one thing that brings me great joy.
In 2006 less than a year after Hurricane Katrina I had my first
experience with alternative breaks in New Orleans, Louisiana. You may be
wondering “What exactly are alternative breaks?” An alternative break is
a trip (usually during spring, fall, or summer break) where a group of college
students engage in direct service and reflection. That experience had an impact
on my life and was one of the main reasons I looked at New Orleans as a place to
further my education years later.
Currently I am back in
New Orleans attending a conference that is focused on the journey towards
justice by creating change through partnerships. And just a couple of weeks ago
I was attending a Break Away board meeting in Atlanta. Break Away is a national non-profit
organization that promotes the development of quality alternative break
programs. It’s interesting how things connect in life.
So if you feel inclined
to help me celebrate this day near or far I ask that you to join me in
supporting Break Away by sending a donation along with your birthday greeting. J
Lastly, the countdown
starts today for something special. Only 365~ days left!
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