We are so proud of one of our BLUE Alumnus, Alejandro Barroso, for being a Gold Key Portfolio Finalist at the 2016 Scholastic Art Awards. His portfolio was inspired from his time in the Dominican Republic while serving on two BLUE trips in 2014 and 2015.
Read MoreSeeing is believing...or at least that's what we're told. But I think a little differently, I think that feeling is believing. I've decided that I don't see the Campo, in my everyday life, I feel it. I feel the Campo all around me. I feel it in the simplest of things; a laugh, a smile, a song, conversations with friends or family...
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Universally, giving is the basis for all community service projects. Whether someone is offering their time, goods, services, money, etc., volunteers give up part of their lives in order to better those of others. Since the beginning of my Catholic education, service requirements have taken me out of my comfort zone in order to give to others. But, for me, what was completely unexpected was the utter generosity displayed by the different communities that I have helped. Of course, the one that made the most profound impression on me was the town of El Piché in the Dominican Republic.
Read MoreScholarships awarded for attending college and universities are not just about the money; they are about people you meet along the way, the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual, and the confidence to accomplish your dreams. Applying for scholarships is a lot of work that requires countless hours dedicated to telling your life story to strangers. You might not think you are good or qualified enough. Trust me, you are what the scholarships are looking for.
Read MoreFrom Thanksgiving to Christmas to the beginning of a new year, everyone loves the holiday season. I especially love this time of year because it’s when I get to relax and enjoy with my large (and constantly increasing) family. But there's one part of this time of year that is different for me than for most people. When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, that is not the beginning of my new year.
Read MoreDid you know that our generation is the most community service-oriented, action taking, ‘lets make a difference’ generation alive today?
Read MoreDid you know that we are a little less than 20 days away from Christmas? Thanksgiving recently passed and the holiday season is officially in full swing. If you're anything like me, this information gets you really excited. Who doesn't love the holidays? However, the holidays are more than just gifts, parties, and secret santa exchanges. It is our annual reminder to pause and think about what we are thankful for.
Read MoreInstead of going for mainstream negative-footprint products, look into purchasing from some of our favorite brands this season that are making the world a better place one gift at a time. Click here to see 5 gifts that give back!
Read MoreEveryday is an opportunity for a new challenge, a new experience, and a new lesson...
Read MoreWhen I was 16 years old I had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic with LIFO Missions to participate in my first service trip. At the time, I was unaware that nearly 663 million people did not have access to clean water or that 1 in 3 individuals did not even have a toilet. I was oblivious to the fact that children spent their days collecting water for their families instead of going to school.
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Anyone that has ever participated on a BLUE Missions Trip knows of the Fab 5. These five amazing men are the backbone of any and every BLUE trip. Without them, none of the amazing work we do is possible.
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