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Day 1 in Detroit

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text letter_spacing=””]Today, we spoke with many inspirational and trailblazing people from various nonprofits: NSO (Neighborhood Service Organization), Avalon Village, and the Heidelberg Project. James Carrie, who works at NSO’s homeless drop-in center, shared his vision for the people who come into the shelter. James does not want to manage homelessness, he wants to end homelessness....

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Digging Holes

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We woke up today to the sound of rain falling on the metal rooftop of the Amani Community Home. Still jet-lagged and somewhat exhausted from our extensive travels, the zombie-like group woke up slowly to cups of chai, toast, and sandwiches. We then spent an hour or so going over some Kiswahili phrases and words....

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A New Perspective

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Since our arrival in Tijuana, we have had many experiences that showed us a new perspective. On the first night we witnessed countless recently deported immigrants who were seeking a new place in the world to feel at home after being forced to leave theirs. The next morning we traveled to “friendship park” were we...

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