Sacred Complexities
By Ali McCandless, Jesuit Volunteer I have to admit, I’ve never been good with transitions… Although I was secure in…
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Waiting Rooms, Vulnerability, and Stevie Wonder: A Reflection on Accompaniment
By Roberto Martinez, Amate House Volunteer I started my role as a compañero at Taller de José two months ago,…
The Places We Go
Accompaniment can take many different forms at Taller de José. Sometimes it means making phone calls, filling out forms, or…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence affects people in every community, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion,…
Inspired by the Papal Visit
By Sr. Sheila O’Brien How inspiring last week was to hear Pope Francis repeatedly encourage us to minister to the…
“I feel safe when you come with me”
I recently had the pleasure of accompanying a client through the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen. A partner agency…