In the Volunteer State, Tennesseans take pride in service as they work in communities to help serve others. Milligan students are getting involved in various ways, serving at churches, food pantries, youth organizations and other nonprofits in the Tri-Cities.
Cora Wymer, a freshman graphic design student from Johnson City, serves at Grandview Christian Church on Wednesday nights. Wymer says she enjoys teaching art to third through sixth graders.
“I was called to serve, because I’ve been at that church all my life and wanted to pass on something fun to learn to the next youth group generation,” Wymer says.
Julie Deakins, a sophomore political science major from Johnson City, serves at The Melting Pot, a local soup kitchen inside Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, that provides food for many in the community, including those who are homeless.
“It really put me out of my comfort zone where I had to talk to a bunch of people I had never met,” Deakins says. “It humbled me and made me so thankful.”
During the weekday, Munsey Church and Good Samaritan Ministries welcome visitors to “Our Daily Bread,” which provides lunch for community members. The ministries have partnered with 26 different churches in order to provide the food on a weekly basis.
Jalen Glass, a sophomore theater major from Johnson City, serves at The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, a local clinic for veterans.
“Mostly I just transported people and visited and talked with them,” Glass said.
The local clinic provides services to over 170,000 veterans.
Other places to serve:
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Your local church
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One Acre Cafe
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Young Life
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The Campus House
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The Well
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The Boys and Girls Club
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One7 Ministries