By Claire Whalen (She/Her/Hers) I love cloudless days. Not only is there something extraordinarily beautiful about seeing the bright blue of the sky stretching uninterrupted with the sun beaming brightly down, but it reminds of me of a place I called home for four years. I was fortunate to attend a university where we had…
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DetailsBy Anna Mayer She/Her/Hers In early 2012, my client, Maria, developed a severe case of cataract in both eyes, which left her completely blind. The loss of vision made it extremely difficult for her to care for her two children, especially her oldest son, a 15-year-old with Down syndrome and other conditions so severe that he is…
Detailsby Katie Wojda (she/her/hers/ella) When I went on the “Service Plunge” retreat at the beginning of my freshman year of college, I felt right at home. I had only just met these 200 eager, social-justice-driven freshmen, but I knew I was in the right place because everyone was there to learn about how to…
Detailsby Angie Solano I will forever be grateful to Taller de José for the opportunity and experiences I have gained. Back in May, I remember feeling nervous when meeting with clients wondering if I would have the answers to their questions and all resources they needed. Through my time with Taller de José I am thankful it…
Detailsby Anthony Aguinaldo he, him, his As someone who began working as a hospital chaplain in the middle of a global pandemic, I thought I could do anything. I had been present with people during some very difficult times and sat with loved ones as they dealt with grief and loss. Because I’d been interning…
Detailsby Mary LaVigne Where to begin. That seems to be ringing through my head as I try to find the words to express all that this past year has been. Serving at Taller de José has been a gift and a privilege. I had heard the word accompaniment before starting at Taller de Jose, but I didn’t really understand the depth of…
DetailsAuthor – Sofia Galan Thank you Taller! I am extremely grateful to Taller de José for providing me with the best internship experience and introduction to the field of social work. Through Taller I have had the opportunity to service the community, empower, advocate and make a difference in the lives of my clients every day.…
DetailsBy Brenda Rodriguez Flores I was born into being a Compañera; I just did not know it at the time. When I was younger my parents primarily spoke Spanish. They both immigrated to the United States for a better life, The American Dream. I remember from a small age my parents would ask me to…
DetailsBy Julia Sykes (she/her/hers) While performing my usual routine upon arrival to office of checking messages the other day, I was heartened by the kindest Mother’s Day message from one of my clients – she prefaced by saying she was not sure whether I was a mother or not, but that she hoped I had a beautiful and…
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