Wow! The past two days have been amazing. After finishing up at Casa Central on Thursday, our students took a small break in the afternoon before heading 
out in teams on Urban Immersions-- treks through the city by foot and public transportation to ask people about the good and bad of Chicago, understand how to travel around the city, and see the sites and hear the sounds of various neighborhoods. Each of our teams spent almost 4 hours trekking through the city on different routes. We had a variety of conversations with very interesting people-- some who love everything about Chicago to people who hate the mayor, the public transportation system, and the level of segregation and racism in the city. We talked 
with people of 
various ethnic and economic backgrounds. It was a very eye opening experience. On Friday morning, we surprised Jeremy Erdman (it was his birthday) with banners and balloons. The reaction on his face was priceless. After this we headed back to Cornerstone Community Kitchen where they also have a thrift store. We sorted mounds of clothes. After sorting clothes we headed into the neighborhood of Uptown (one time artzy area of Chicago- think Charlie Chaplain-- that is now one of the poorest areas of the city) to give gloves and socks as well as lunches to homeless on the street.
out in teams on Urban Immersions-- treks through the city by foot and public transportation to ask people about the good and bad of Chicago, understand how to travel around the city, and see the sites and hear the sounds of various neighborhoods. Each of our teams spent almost 4 hours trekking through the city on different routes. We had a variety of conversations with very interesting people-- some who love everything about Chicago to people who hate the mayor, the public transportation system, and the level of segregation and racism in the city. We talked 
with people of 
various ethnic and economic backgrounds. It was a very eye opening experience. On Friday morning, we surprised Jeremy Erdman (it was his birthday) with banners and balloons. The reaction on his face was priceless. After this we headed back to Cornerstone Community Kitchen where they also have a thrift store. We sorted mounds of clothes. After sorting clothes we headed into the neighborhood of Uptown (one time artzy area of Chicago- think Charlie Chaplain-- that is now one of the poorest areas of the city) to give gloves and socks as well as lunches to homeless on the street. 
Next, we went to Lou Milnati's Pizzeria to have tons (I really do mean tons) of Chicago style pizzas. Most of our students had never experienced Chicago style pizza-- they absolutely loved it. Then we had a nice break in the afternoon where most of us took our first nap of the week-- it was well deserved. In the evening our whole group traveled to 
St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen. We served 250 homeless people-- literally served them their food. It was the best soup kitchen experience I have ever had. All of the homeless came in and were seated. Salad and bread was on the table and our 25 member team
went around giving them soup, coffee, and milk. Because we were amongst the homeless waiting on them, each of our students were able to have fantastic conversations with these homeless-- realizing that they are not very different from us. Finally, we returned to our housing site where we had ice cream and cake for 
Jeremy's birthday. A very fabulous two days! PS. Josh Dill Nathan Jeremy and John are super cool cats.
St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen. We served 250 homeless people-- literally served them their food. It was the best soup kitchen experience I have ever had. All of the homeless came in and were seated. Salad and bread was on the table and our 25 member team
went around giving them soup, coffee, and milk. Because we were amongst the homeless waiting on them, each of our students were able to have fantastic conversations with these homeless-- realizing that they are not very different from us. Finally, we returned to our housing site where we had ice cream and cake for 
Jeremy's birthday. A very fabulous two days! PS. Josh Dill Nathan Jeremy and John are super cool cats.
1 comment:
Hi guys i hope you are having tons of fun. It definately looks like it. Happy Birthday Jeremy hope you had a great day. i'm having fun in Fresno can't wait to see all of you next Sunday! See ya!!!!
Everyone looks like they are having fun!!
Have tons of fun!!!!!!!!!!!
Bridget Rossi
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