The Big Cheese
Published by Annie Roberts
The cool breeze emanating from the open dairy case brushed against my face as I set down my supplies: a …
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My Seattle, or Maybe Not
Published by Shuyu Fan
Time drives us into August, and this is my sixth week in Seattle. As outsiders, I would love to live …
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The Reality of the Nonprofit
Published by Imani Hicks
At the halfway point of this program, it felt like I had hit a lull. My commute was routine, I …
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A Quick Q and A with Myself and I
Published by Adair Jones
I came to Amara, a foster care agency serving Seattle and the surrounding region for nearly 100 years, with a few questions …
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Dinner and conversation with Seattle Councilman Mike O’Brien
Published by Tommy Lin
Last Thursday, the 15 DukeEngagers and our site coordinators had dinner with Duke alum and Seattle City Council member Mike …
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Lost in the Crowd: Learning to do Effective Volunteering within a Large Group
Published by David Betancourt
Lost in the Crowd: Learning to do Effective Volunteering within a Large Group (7/25/2018) This past weekend, 14 of us …
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New City, Same Fam: Thanks to our Program Director
Published by Elena Cavallero
Driving to Camino Island, country music, open windows, wind blowing, sun. The signs on the road clearly state …
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Unexpected
Published by Ashley Hare
Mary’s Place: Empowering homeless women, children, and families to reclaim their lives by providing shelter, nourishment, resources, healing and hope …
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Not a Handout, a Hand Up
Published by dab82@duke.edu
Not a handout, a hand up – 6/25/2018 It is the beginning of my second week here in Seattle with …
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An Outsider of the System
Published by Anqi Pu
Throughout years, I’ve been accustomed to being an outsider. Deeply influenced by Martha Nussbaum, I try to practice rational detachment. …
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