Meet the Baha’i Character Trait Camp “As Baha’is, we believe our children are precious souls and the future and promise of Humanity.” Mehri Hezari; Jean Ghofrani; Elham Ghaemmaghami and Ellie Mali contributed the following story. Living History Starting during the …
Meet Trey Roberts “As a Haliwa-Saponi native, growing up in my hometown I was surrounded by my culture. However, I didn’t take the time as a child to learn my ways to participate in my culture through dancing, drumming, or …
Meet Mo Seyam “I’m a Shao-Lin Kung Fu instructor and practitioner. In the past 2 years, I have learned more about the importance of community and taking care of members of said community.” Mo Seyam (He/Him/His) contributed the following story. …
Meet Gerald Givens “I’m an African-American/Black male, that’s only 5 generations removed from slavery. Also, I’m the first in my family to be born with full constitutional freedoms and rights.” Gerald Givens (He/Him/His) contributed the following story. Service Leadership …
Meet Cyndy Yu-Robinson “I am an Asian American professional, serial volunteer, and privileged college graduate who has worked in public, private, and non-profit sectors.” Cyndy Yu-Robinson (She/Her/Hers) contributed the following story. Service in Asian/Asian-American Culture Service in the Asian and …
Meet Naghmeh Taefi “I’m a Persian woman who immigrated to America for better education and opportunities due to religious persecution in my country. I was in middle school when I came and since then I have developed a strong connection …
Meet Haitians of the Triangle “Haiti has always been seen and portrayed negatively in the news to others and we are here to showcase our talents, ideas, culture, uniqueness, diversity and everything in between with others.” Haitians of the Triangle …
Meet Rabbi Eric Solomon “Hesed is the Hebrew word for lovingkindness. It is an act that makes God’s love manifest in the world. When I do an act of hesed for another person who is struggling or in need, I am …
Get Your Hands Dirty! Volunteer to Help the Earth “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” John Muir Ah, spring is finally upon us—and what better way to …
Virtual Volunteering Isn’t Going Anywhere The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things, and it seems like some changes will stick around indefinitely. Many experts say remote work is here to stay. Telehealth appointments are so convenient, so it seems …