The Call to Serve http://www.thecalltoserve.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:27:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 It’s been awhile… http://www.thecalltoserve.org/its-been-awhile http://www.thecalltoserve.org/its-been-awhile#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:38:30 +0000 Adam http://www.thecalltoserve.org/?p=2165 We haven’t done a post for what seems like ages. It’s not because a lot hasn’t been happening. On the contrary, a lot has been going on. The most important tid-bit of information is that we have partnered up with Amizade. This begs the question, what the heck is Amizade? Amizade is a well known non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh. They offer global service learning opportunities for students around the world. After many meetings, we decided to partner up for a unique spring break opportunity coined, “Amazing Break.” Students that are accepted into the program will earn academic credit for participating. This is something we’ve been working on for quite a while and are uber excited to finally see it happening. Also in the works are a string of mini-webisdoes. These webisodes will document the 2011 Summer Tour and give supporters/fans an in-depth look at the tour; state by state, project by project. Below is a short video taken by our summer participants. We handed them a flip camera and let them run wild. The webisodes wont be as bouncy. We promise. Enjoy and stay tuned for exciting updates!

]]> http://www.thecalltoserve.org/its-been-awhile/feed 0 Mountain Mission School http://www.thecalltoserve.org/mountain-mission-school http://www.thecalltoserve.org/mountain-mission-school#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:53:10 +0000 Adam http://www.thecalltoserve.org/?p=2135 Last weekend, The Call to Serve was in the middle of the Appalachain Mountains in Grundy, Virginia. CTS was there to deliver donated items and to help out at Mountain Mission School (MMS). Thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, we were able to purchase $1,000 worth of supplies to keep MMS going strong. We also took care of some maintenance around the school and organized some fun activities for the kids, including a little water balloon mayhem! All in all, it was a great experience to be around such a positive environment and help in whatever way we could.

We were very impressed to learn that MMS has been doing great things for children in need since 1921. MMS strives to give hope and opportunities to children suffering from abuse, poverty, or neglect. Being around the kids at MMS was a pleasure and it really was a cultural experience because MMS has taken children under their care from all over the world. There is a sign as you enter the school grounds that reads ” DRIVE CAREFULLY: Future Local and International Leaders at Play.” We couldn’t agree more with the sign and drove very, very carefully!

Feel free to visit http://mmskids.org/ to learn more about this wonderful organization.

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]]> http://www.thecalltoserve.org/made-to-last-ae-blog/feed 0 What is a beignet? http://www.thecalltoserve.org/what-is-a-beignet http://www.thecalltoserve.org/what-is-a-beignet#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:28:22 +0000 Adam http://www.thecalltoserve.org/?p=2126 The Beta Class is asked what a beignet is and how it’s spelled. Live from the worksite in New Orleans.

]]> http://www.thecalltoserve.org/what-is-a-beignet/feed 0 Why New Orleans? http://www.thecalltoserve.org/why-new-orleans http://www.thecalltoserve.org/why-new-orleans#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:58:49 +0000 Adam http://www.thecalltoserve.org/?p=2124 Six years after Hurricane Katrina, there is still work to be done. Check out this short video highlighting why we are here and the difference our team is making.

]]> http://www.thecalltoserve.org/why-new-orleans/feed 0 Meet the 2011 Team http://www.thecalltoserve.org/meet-the-2011-team http://www.thecalltoserve.org/meet-the-2011-team#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:22:35 +0000 Adam http://www.thecalltoserve.org/?p=2122 Want to see who is volunteering this summer on the 2011 Beta Class? Check out their video here.

]]> http://www.thecalltoserve.org/meet-the-2011-team/feed 0 Live from the Big Easy http://www.thecalltoserve.org/live-from-the-big-easy http://www.thecalltoserve.org/live-from-the-big-easy#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:12:02 +0000 Adam http://www.thecalltoserve.org/?p=2114 The Call to Serve team was asked, “What’s your favorite love song?” Check out their answers here.

]]> http://www.thecalltoserve.org/live-from-the-big-easy/feed 0 Recap Video of Austin. http://www.thecalltoserve.org/recap-video-of-austin http://www.thecalltoserve.org/recap-video-of-austin#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:13:46 +0000 Adam http://www.thecalltoserve.org/?p=2107 The team made it safely to New Orleans last night from Austin. We had a great time in Austin and would like to thank all of the organizations we volunteered with for there hospitality. We leave each city inspired by these full time volunteers who day in and day out give of themselves. This country would not be what it is without you all. The CTS team will be volunteering with Operation Helping Hands in New Orleans, LA for the next few days. This will mark The Call to Serve’s third trip to Nola. It’s been great to see the city come back to life after Katrina. Below is a video highlighting our time in Austin. Check it!

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