Clarification

Soooo, I have neglected to explain the other agencies where my housemates are serving. Sorry about that. Also, this will better help explain who my (awesome, lovely, wonderful, hilarious, insightful) housemates are:

(Alphabetically...)

Chris - just graduated from college in WV this past spring; background in the Episcopal and Mennonite denominations; huge advocate of all kinds of justice causes - peace, anti-racism, anti-consumerism, environmentalism; works for Jubilee Housing in the Resident Services and Youth Afterschool Program of this affordable housing ministry of CoS.

Clay - from NJ, but graduated from college in Kenya in 2006 - he went to school there because he wanted to be immersed in Kenyan culture; from a Presbyterian background; plays awesome fiddle and has started a band with some other volunteers from other programs; works for Christian Community Group Homes which advocates for low-income seniors to stay in their homes or move into group homes rather than ending up homeless on the streets.

Emily - graduated from Messiah College in PA in 2006, but originally from California; pk of Brethren of Christ pastor; enjoys playing worship songs on the piano and generaly causing a ruckus in the house with her hilarious antics and infectious laughter; works for Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns that advocates for humanitarian policy chance around the world.

Isa - from El Salvador (came here expressly for the DY program); Catholic; out of college a few years; enjoys eating meat and cheese and dancing; works for the Family Place which is a literacy and family support ministry for low-income Latino moms and pre-school age children.

Katy - graduated from Wheaton this past spring; grew up in a moderate-to-conservative United Methodist church; compassionate and care-giving, likes to make collages; works at Joseph's House, a hospice for otherwise homeless AIDS and cancer patients.

Paige - graduated from Messiah College this past spring; also grew up in a moderate-to-conservative United Methodist church; enjoys the outdoors and experiencing all the cultural things of the city, very conscientious of others; works for EvenStart, a literacy program for Latinos, at Mary's Center a medical and social support agency for low-income Latino families.

Next up, I'll tell you more about my job...