students working with public-sector organizations dedicated to social issues
Introduction In Spring 2017, I was an intern for the San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF), a non-profit here in San Marcos with the mission to protect and preserve the beauty, flow, and purity of our local river—and, indirectly, the Edwards Aquafer that is its source. The San Marcos River is a beautiful body of water… Continue Reading Annie Shupp, San Marcos River Foundation
EXPERIENCES OF FOOD INSECURITY AND AGENCY HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANK: RESCUE, REDISTRIBUTE, AND EDUCATE Hays County Food Bank (HCFB) was founded in 1984 as a food bank exclusively serving the city of San Marcos. A food bank is defined as “a non-profit organization working to eliminate hunger by providing food, education and other resources to… Continue Reading Alejandro Allen, Hays County Food Bank
FARM-BASED EDUCATION INTERNSHIP Farming is an inherently human process, and it is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to reconnect with the natural world in a society that is currently largely disconnected from it. During my semester of interning at Green Gate Farms, an urban farm in Austin, Texas, I have learned the… Continue Reading Natalie Dorman, Green Gate Farms
Primarily Primates (PPI) is the oldest primate sanctuary in the United States. In 1978, Wally Swet set out to start PPI after recognizing that many primates needed homes after being abandoned by their owners. He was among the first to attempt the cohabitation in chimpanzees that is so necessary for their rehabilitation. Primarily Primates is… Continue Reading Kati Manly, Primarily Primates
I chose Catholic Charities, Immigration Legal Services for my internship experience. The basis of Catholic Charities Immigrant Services is to unite families. This goal is based on the United States Bishops’ position on immigration and interest to give legal status to all undocumented immigrants and allow the free movement of migrant workers. The Catholic Church… Continue Reading Laura Mawdsley, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services