It's been awhile since Detroit now and for a few months I forgot about the blog. This morning at a staff meeting we watched the tape of Brian Gallagher speaking about the new LIVE UNITED campaign. Many of our staff at first were hesitant about the new campaign and weren't really sure how to sum up what it means. A dynamic speaker, Gallagher does a great job of getting the point across and I encourage anyone who's interested to watch the video (which I think you can find on United Way of America's website...). Anyways, it made me think of all of you when he mentioned Alternative Spring Break Detroit and a picture of people I met there (Henda and Jason!) flashed behind him. So here I am once again. Lurking in that one corner of the country most of you haven't seen (although I am pleased to announce that Amanda will have a chance soon!).
I am so proud to see how many of you have moved forward. Thanks to Facebook I think we all know Amal is raising money to go to Kenya. Jessica and Tammy have both kept ties with the groups they worked with during ASB and I applaud them for that. Raechel spoke up and gave Detroit a voice against slander (and was heard!) Leticia made it down to LA for round two. I just saw Adam Harris on liveunited.org- he was the first face I clicked on. (Small world, huh?) I just want to say bravo to all of you continuing to strengthen your communities. Great job!
Me, I'm wrapping up my first Americorps year- only to sign up for a second! I'll be working with Louisiana CASA in Baton Rouge as a team leader. Hopefully while I'm down there I can do ASB in Louisiana, too! Hope everyone's summer is off to an awesome start.
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