by Wayne Rhodes | Aug 3, 2019 | Summer Program 2019
Today was filled with tears and hugs as the program came to a close and we sent our Middle Eastern participants to the airport on their way home. The struggle to say goodbye is an ever present part of the program, as is the assurance that it is not goodbye, but see...
by Wayne Rhodes | Aug 3, 2019 | Summer Program 2019
Today was the last day of ice breakers and dialogue. Our XLs made sure the last ice breaker gave our participants a chance to show each other how they have impacted one another in meaningful ways. After dialogue, we held the closing ceremony of the program where...
by Wayne Rhodes | Aug 3, 2019 | Summer Program 2019
Today our participants had their second to last dialogue and ice breakers. Looking back on their very first day of icebreakers and comparing it to today, we can see how close this group of participants has grown. During lunch, the XLs led discussions about going...
by Wayne Rhodes | Aug 3, 2019 | Summer Program 2019
As we near the end of the program, we are sad to know that the participants will leaving soon, but excited to see what they will go on to do with the talents they brought here, and the skills they have developed. In Chicago, our participants had icebreakers and...
by Wayne Rhodes | Aug 3, 2019 | Summer Program 2019
Today, our participants began their day with ice breakers and dialogue. In Chicago, our participants then boarded the bus for lunch, and then the Museum of Mexican American Art. After looking at so much art, they had a chance to create some themselves. Participants...
by Wayne Rhodes | Aug 3, 2019 | Summer Program 2019
Today our participants had their 9th dialogue and as they continue through this difficult but powerful process, they constantly demonstrate both determination and compassion and we are always impressed Following lunch participants had delegation meetings. After...
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