GIVE Blog

GIVE: Luis + Oskar Written by: Jennifer Lucas These two boys stole my heart. I remember being at the worksite in Jiquilillo completely exhausted, watching as this little boy carried away tree...

GIVE: Traveling Tips Written by: Jacklyn Trzaska As I sit here on a plane I can’t help but think about the concept of travel; it is essentially the exact opposite of familiarity. All of your...

GIVE: “La Gente” Written by: Jake Muniak You live and you learn right? But actually... Do you really? Do you actively gather your experiences in a memory bank to afterwards process that...

 GIVE: Daydreaming Written by: Lilly Erickson Some days I find myself waking up and thinking back to the peaceful shores of Little Corn. My mind drifts to the winding dirt paths through the jungle,...

GIVE: Friendships Across Borders (Part II) Written by: Jacklyn Trzaska ​…He was taller and his hair was longer but his smile was still just as contagious as I remembered. I squatted down next...

GIVE: Friendships Across Borders (Part I) Written by: Jacklyn Trzaska A new friendship could be right around the corner… I have been blessed with many friendships in my life. Some evolved from...

GIVE: NFL Athletes GIVE Back Written by: Katence Olson and Hallie Hemmingsen Football is back. Stadiums are packed with pride, fans are once again sporting their team’s swag and Sundays are...

You Always Remember Your First… Written by: Dana Tumbaga You always remember your first. Your first is where it all begins. Your first is where the course of your life changes. Without your...

GIVE: Isaac Newton Written by: Jake Muniak, GIVE Guide Relax. You’ve been reading too many time-tested quotes from well-traveled people about the wide world they’ve seen through the eyes of...

GIVE: Catching Stars Written by: Chui Wern 8/20/2015 It was like catching stars. As I reached out and wrapped my fingers around the speck of light, I willed it to be real- solid, warm, tingly- any...