“I’ve learned not only how important service is, but how one
person can make a difference and feel so much happiness through helping
others.” – Rachel Gutke
“Youthlinc is as ‘hands on’ as it gets. Whether it be
construction, or going personally to meet the needs of others on home visits,
or teaching in the schools, the Kenya trip was all hands on.” –Jake Segura
“When we first arrived at St. Peter’s in Kajuki, all of the kids were
singing outside and had been waiting for us to get there all day. It was so
hard leaving those children, many tears were shed at the end of the trip.”
–Erica Thompson,
“Youthlinc provided multiple service opportunities during
the year and at our site in Kenya. At both sites I was able to help and direct
people with the skills that I had.” –Marissa Unbedacht
“I wish I would have known how hard it was going to be to
say goodbye!” – Rachel Gutke
“Everything about Kajuki was hands on. We all threw ourselves
in our work no matter what committee we were on. I enjoyed experiencing parts
of other committees. As I taught kids how to make button bracelets and as I
helped with the murals, or helped paint the school” – Madeline
Rencher
“Youthlinc has shown me the importance of hands on, intimate
service. It has given me more reason to serve and has shown me the difference I
can make.” –Jake Segura
“I have many favorite moments. But the best was when we
first drove up to Kajuki much later than when they expected us. There was
singing and smiles and introductions and hands shaking and it all just felt so
surreal. I couldn’t believe I was experiencing this remarkable of an event.” - Madeline
Rencher,
“My favorite moment was when leaving Kajuki. I was searching
everywhere for the one girl I especially connected with, and I couldn’t find
her anywhere. Eventually it was time to leave and I was forced to get in the van. As we were pulling away she ran from the distance crying. She got on her
knees and blew a kiss.” – Callie May
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