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Scratching at the surface

Icon Written by Jennifer Cooper on June 20, 2010 – 11:01 pm

rest in St Louis, MO   0.0 miles When it comes to breaking out of the cycle of poverty, so many times it is suggested that education is the key. But teachers can only do so much. As one middle school teacher I had the privilege to meet today described it, they are just scratching [...]

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Community service

Icon Written by Jennifer Cooper on July 16, 2009 – 11:37 am

Day 12–July 15 (Bedford, PA-Reels Corner, PA, 18.3 miles) If there is one thing I hope to accomplish on my walk, it is to inspire people to look within their own community and make it a better place to live. One such example is the fund-raising golf tournament at the Northwinds Golf Course on Indian [...]

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