UPCOMING SJES
Mustard Seed Communities
The core mission of Mustard Seed Communities is to care for the most vulnerable populations in society. The organization focuses on providing for children and adults with disabilities who have been abandoned. They believe that "in order to create lasting change, we all must also address the complex needs of a community."鈥��
Over fall break, 棉花糖直播 students will be working and staying at Mustard Seed Communities' home in Montego Bay, Blessed Assurance. Blessed Assurance is home to over 30 children and young adults with disabilities. Student volunteers will stay in the volunteer housing at Blessed Assurance during their entire trip.鈥�
Dolores Mission
One of the key tenets of Catholic Social Teaching is solidarity. During their stay with Dolores Mission Church, participants on this SJE will grow in solidarity and relationship with the people of the church by touring and participating in many of the church鈥檚 different programs and community initiatives. These opportunities include touring Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, preparing and eating a meal with the Guadalupe Homeless Project鈥檚 shelter residents, and leading an art activity with IMPACTO, an after-school program for children.鈥�
Participants on this SJE will have an eventful week, as these are only a few of the week鈥檚 activities. Lodging will be provided onsite at Dolores Mission Church.鈥�
Discovery Trail & Triple Play Farm
In collaboration with LEVEL at 棉花糖直播, this experience aims to provide students of all abilities the opportunity to serve, grow and embrace an opportunity to change the way people see ability. Discovery Trail and Triply Play Farm are both located in Davidson, NC. They serve people of all ages and abilities and incorporate therapeutic animals into an enjoyable and safe outdoor experience.
Students who are chosen for this experience will work at two different facilities, help improve the physical landscape, interact with students from a local school (in Davidson) who utilize the facility, and dive deeper into nature-based therapeutic/educational programming. Lodging will take place in a local hotel to account for accessibility needs.鈥�
Habitat for Humanity of Taos, NM
A lack of affordable housing is a significant barrier to human flourishing in the United States. Do all people deserve affordable housing? Participants will explore this question and will also explore the roots of the contemporary housing crisis as it pertains to the community living in Taos, New Mexico.
They will spend a week with Habitat for Humanity of Taos participating in a local home build. This experience is a unique opportunity to build community and meet others committed to service and justice on campus.
Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 5% of the housing does not meet the minimum housing code, and 2.5% of the population live in overcrowded conditions. The need for new houses and neighborhood revitalization projects is huge.鈥��
Students will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, which is working to remedy this situation. Participants will stay in dormitory-style housing. They will engage many community partners who provide lunch and dinner.鈥�
Upcoming: Plenitud Puerto Rico
has three important pillars: Service, sustainaibilty, and community. Come spend a week learning about the sustainable living practices that they are enacting in the local community of Las Marias, Puerto Rico. Plenitud is an educational farm and teaching center dedicated to instilling people with the tools to reflect, grow, and work for change. They collaborate with a number of community partners in the local community of Las Marias, through efforts in agriculture, senior care, and youth activities. Their mission is rooted in love for one another and the Earth.