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"I would tell anyone who wants to make a difference in the world to go on this trip. Although, you may not feel like you've made a big difference, it all adds up, little by little! This trip was an amazing experience for me and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The people who run the organization are incredible, everyone is friendly, and making the children smile and having everyone be so thankful for your presence there, makes you feel so good. I can't wait to go back next year!"
Patricia Wojewoda, Rutgers University
"[Outreach360] is an experience that will brighten your heart and mind and allow new doors to open in your life. Until you have volunteered, you cannot understand that appreciation that the community has for you and that warms your heart instantly."
Lindsey Pachuta, Rutgers University
"The trip was a truly phenomenal experience for me. I went into this trip, like most people, feeling that it would be a truly rewarding and humbling experience. It turned out it was that and so much more. I felt so fantastic this past week with feelings of gratitude, appreciation, and a whole new perspective. I've never had anyone appreciate the work I've done for them as much as the people in the DR did. It was a truly refreshing and revitalizing experience. I also feel I gained a lot of insight into an entirely different culture. In the states we are born, raised, and bred to be ethnocentric; experiences such as the one I had with OO allows you to look at yourself and our society critically and to rethink many aspects of your life. I really would like to thank everyone involved at OO program for the best experience I could have asked for because the trip was everything I could imagined it would be and ten times more."
Candace Sneed, Rutgers University
"I would tell them to definitely go, and that it was possibly the most rewarding experience in my life so far. It's really humbling to step out of the US and see first hand the reality of other people's lives. And then to be able to contribute something exciting and fun to all those students' lives is amazing."
Erin Delaney, Rutgers University
"I highly recommend [Outreach360]! There aren't enough words or ways to praise it, so you'll just have to jump right in and experience the good yourself. Trust me, you won't regret it."
Thien-Thanh Nguyen, Rutgers University
"That I can sum everything up in one word"
Erin Coughlin, Sacred Heart Church
"Feeling that all of the teams came together as one large team. Teaching in the schools and see how our work was making a difference at the orphanage. Those kids are amazing and it's a great feeling that we did amazing things for them!"
Amanda DeVeaux, Saginaw Valley State University
"The entire experience: ??meeting the staff, teaching these students, living life for each breath ??was an amazing reward that I will cherish forever and would recommend to anyone who wants to make a difference."
Alan Dove, Saginaw Valley State University
"[Outreach360] has taught me that LOVE is a universal language. The joy that we brought these kids will last a lifetime!!! I can't wait to return!"
Anita Galloway, Saginaw Valley State University
"My trip was the most eye-opening experience I have ever had. It teaches you not only about the Dominican culture, but also about yourself, what you stand for and what kind of a difference you can personally make in touching the lives of young children who only want a chance."
Jonathan Grinnell, Saginaw Valley State University
"Being a part of [Outreach360] has completely changed my outlook on life. I feel like we truly made a difference in these children's lives and I cannot wait to go back and see how much they've continued to grow and learn."
Kasey Gugel, Saginaw Valley State University
"There were many things that were life changing for me but the thing that I find is sticking with me most is the face of the children that I talked to and taught. Also, the attitude and atmosphere of the Dominican. I can't wait to come back! :)"
Richard Hill, Saginaw Valley State University
"[Outreach360] isn't just something you can experience once and be satisfied, you will always look for an opportunity to come back for more. After taking my second trip to Monte Cristi I had the opportunity to work in the same school I had taught at for a week the year before. To have the kids remember you shows what a lasting impact [Outreach360] has on the community."
Ryan Kanine, Saginaw Valley State University
"It's a life- changing experience that makes you look at things in a whole new light. I will never forget it and I can't wait to go back!"
Angela Latocki, Saginaw Valley State University
"Every experience is different and just as life changing as the one before. I never wanted to leave."
Jamey Latocki, Saginaw Valley State University
"There are not enough words to describe how phenomenal my experience was. It's hard to choose only a few highlights of my trip because every single moment was truly amazing. If I had to choose, I would say seeing the faces of all the kids when we walked into the classroom everyday in Laguna Salada. They were so happy to learn and so eager. Also just getting to know the boys at the orphanage in Jaibon and playing with them and just seeing how they live their life."
Jenna Mahaffy, Saginaw Valley State University
"If a person had only one chance for a service opportunity which would not only change the lives of others, but also themselves, [Outreach360] is the place to go. I guarantee anybody will walk away a changed person."
Kyle Miller, Saginaw Valley State University
"Definitely a life-changing experience!"
Stacie Minnick, Saginaw Valley State University
"I would definitely recommend an [Outreach360] trip. Not only did I learn about a new culture and way of life, but I also learned a lot about myself. It was definitely an amazing and life-changing experience that left me feeling complete and the happiest I've ever been. The smiles on the children's faces as I taught them or played with them were priceless. I would go back in a heartbeat if the opportunity ever presented itself."
Jaime Parsons, Saginaw Valley State University
"It is really fun and beneficial not just to the kids but it will be for you to. You learn a lot down there. You will always feel useful."
Isaac Rivers, Saginaw Valley State University
"Volunteering with [Outreach360] was the best experience of my life. Between working in the local schools and spending time with the children at the orphanage, I fell in love with the Dominican culture. My experience impacted me in so many ways. I left the Dominican a changed person and I can't wait to go back!"
Elizabeth Seagraves, Saginaw Valley State University
"The opportunity that [Outreach360] offers you as a result of serving in the community of Monte Cristi is not one that is liken to anything else. The unique atmosphere that is thrust upon you can be both frightening and exciting. I invite you to challenge yourself and be a part of these children's lives."
Jeremiah Stanghini, Saginaw Valley State University
"Working with [Outreach360] was a life changing experience. The children that I was able to work with were absolutely amazing and so excited that we were there to work with them. Not only was the service amazing, but I also learn so much about the culture and history through my experience."
Amanda Stechschulte, Saginaw Valley State University
"[Outreach360] has provided me with two of the best service trips of my life. Being able to give of myself to people who in turn give so much back to me has been life-changing. I'll never forget the smiles, hugs, laughs, and tears this trip gave me."
Alexandria Umphrey, Saginaw Valley State University
"[Outreach360] uses volunteers to touch the entire community of Monte Cristi. I am leaving here after having an exchange of positive impacts between myself and the children of Monte Cristi."
Alexandria Umphrey, Saginaw Valley State University
"An experience you are sure to NEVER forget!!!!"
Jazmin Williams, Saginaw Valley State University
"You're life is the occasion, rise to it."
Alexis Lapinsky, St. Francis University
"I had a wonderful experience working with [Outreach360] in the Dominican Republic over spring break 2011. It was an amazing and humbling experience to serve as a physician assistant and provide much needed medical care to the less-fortunate. This experience makes me appreciate all the blessings I have been given and makes me want to continue to help others. Thank you [Outreach360]!"
Christine Bender, St. Francis University
"My experience in the DR was an amazing eye opening experience and I hope to take back with me the welcoming kindness, gratefulness, and importance of relationships that are present in the DR culture."
Lisa Moser, St. Francis University
"My week with[Outreach360]has provided me a wealth of memories which I will treasure for many years to come."
Jonathan McElhone, St. Francis University
"No matter who you are, what you like, or where you are from, you will find meaning and be thoroughly changed by your experience with OO. It was the best week of my life."
Linzey Billy, St. Francis University
"The people in the Dominic are so beautiful, and their love, compassion and gratefulness truly touched my heart and changed my life."
Brenda Byrne, St. Francis University
"This experience was amazing and one that I will never forget. I plan on making it back for another trip someday. I want to strive to bring a bit of the Dominican kindness/happiness into my everyday life."
Sarah Rutledge, St. Francis University
"You may think that in just a week you can not make a difference that can be seen but it's not true. Those students gave me something I didn't even know I was missing and in return they have my heart."
Rebekah Rogers, St. Francis University
"Interaction with such wonderful people. Seeing students trying to do what there teachers do and finding it challenging but also realizing that they can do it Thanks for a great time and opportunity."
Milly Rixey, Saint Margaret's School
"It's a great way to help others, learn about a culture, learn a language, and have fun!"
Corinne Conley, Saints Peter and Paul School
"My experience as an [Outreach360] volunteer completely changed my perspective on life and the value of love both between our group and every person we had the blessing to meet."
Scott Drapalik, Saints Peter and Paul School
"[Outreach360] changed my perspective of the simple things in life. I would come back in a heartbeat!"
Steven Drapalik, Saints Peter and Paul School
"[Outreach360] was an amazing experience for me. I encourage all who are thinking about it, to go for it!"
Melissa Michels, Saints Peter and Paul School
"This trip is a must. Everyone should be able to experience this life changing event."
Sheila Moloney, Saints Peter and Paul School
"Go there to have fun and don't expect things to happen - just let them happen."
Jessica Mudra, Saints Peter and Paul School
"I expected to go and serve, love and make a change within the orphanage and community but somehow I was loved and changed."
Jessica Rose, Saints Peter and Paul School
"A great immersion experience. You will love the children, the culture and the people."
Mary Wieczorck, Saints Peter and Paul School
"Be prepared for an experience that will change your life forever; and be prepared for the fun that goes with it."
Andy Witt, Saints Peter and Paul School
"[Outreach360] left me with an incredible experience. I fan honestly say it was one of the best weeks of my life."
Brennan Day, Sandia Preparatory School
"The was a wonderful week for my team. Wonderful relationships were formed and a strong bond with the volunteers. The staff was organized and very helpful. I enjoyed the balance of teaching in the school and the down time with the children from the orphanage"
Paul Huitt, Sandia Preparatory School
"A very well-organized and professional organization. They took good care of us, and provided us with all we needed to make the week successful."
Lynne Scannell
"It's a fantastic group. Our experience was awesome. I am particularly happy that it was a wonderful experience for my teenage daughter, who had her first real experience with volunteering in a big way. It has had a real impact on her, and I'm sure that will affect her life. Thanks!!"
Lynne Scannell
"[Outreach360] is a wonderful way to use your skills in teaching, healthcare or just sharing of yourself with someone else. They cultivate your talants and use them to achieve success in nurturing a community of wonderful children and adults who don't have 1/4 of what we do. [Outreach360] enables people to turn their ordinary days into EXTRAORDINARY DAYS poco a poco!"
Bonnie Bingham, Suffolk County Community College
"This organization is making a difference in the Dominican Republic, it is making a difference with love, poco a poco."
Victoria Siegel, Suffolk County Community College
"Don't judge a book by its cover. The hardest day is the fist day, when you finally settle in that is when the majic happens. As Dr. Steve said "when you get it, you know it". It's like getting bit by an OO fly, the initial sting is uncomfortable but then the metamorphisis occurs and you realize how much love is all around you along with all the comradory each person starts to develop and ultimately you feel like your at a big picnic camping holiday and you start to cherish each moment. I already miss it and I just got home two hours ago."
Bonnie Bingham, Suffolk County Community College
"My experience provided me with satisfaction in two areas. One, showing our nursing students the various roles of a professional nurse and two, meeting the basic health needs of the Dominican people as a provider. I hope that an important realization for all volunteers is that there are more similarities among people, both American and foreign, than differences. In helping others, we help ourselves become better human beings."
Joy Borrero, Suffolk County Community College
"This organization is making a difference in the Dominican Republic, it is making a differeence with love, poco a poco,"
Victoria Siegel, Suffolk County Community College
"My experience provided me with satisfaction in two areas. One, showing our nursing students the various roles of a professional nurse and two, meeting the basic health needs of the Dominican people as a provider. I hope that an important realization for all volunteers is that there are more similarities among people, both American and foreign, than differences. In helping others, we help ourselves become better human beings."
Joy Borrero, Suffolk County Community College
"[Outreach360] changed my outlook on my life. It was an amazing experience that has inspired me to dedicate my time to helping people who are so much less fortunate. Anyone thinking of participating, it is the experience of a lifetime."
Hannah Schwartz
"There are many options for service trips. OO offers a unique and special and inspirational trip where you can include family or friends, teach, provide medical or educational services to people who really need and appreciate them and you can live with the orphans and get a feel of their day to day lives. There might be other places that provide an experience like this, but I haven't found them!"
Joseph Schwartz
"[Outreach360] changed my outlook on my life. It was amazing experience that has inspired me to dedicate my time to helping people who are so much less fortunate. Anyone thinking of participating, it is the experience of a lifetime."
Hannah Schwartz
"My experience in the Dominican Republic with [Outreach360] was fantastic-- the combination of delivering medical services, working with students of all different types, the comraderie and the focus on improving Dominicans lives was inspirational."
Joseph Schwartz
"[Outreach360] provides the perfect combination for volunteer work and cultural experiences that allow one to understand another culture from a personal level."
Sandra Wong
"As a physician, we all start off with certain ideals of how we can improve the world through better health care and compassion.[Outreach360]allows us to get back to all the things that are beautiful about practicing medicine-- delivering care to needy populations that appreciate the care, working with young people that love to learn and appreciate the teaching, the ability to bring family members to participate in a meaningful experience. The combination is perfect!"
Joseph Schwartz
"My [Outreach360] trip was amazing! The boys at the orphanage, the volunteer, and Tom and Jane all make this program so wonderful. Knowing that I was able to make a difference to these children is so rewarding, yet I feel that I have learned so much more from them, than they learned from me. I couldn't have done anything that was more fun or rewarding with my spring break."
Amanda Jordan, Seattle Pacific University
"It was a true blessing to be able to serve in the orphanage at Esperanza. Not only did it give me a new perspective on life and teach me to count my blessings, but the unique fingerprint of each child touched my life, along with other volunteers and staff. The children are so full of life and is an experience to never forget. I look forward to going back next year!"
Melissa Peda, Seattle Pacific University
"[Outreach360] was an excellent opportunity that challenged all the students who went to go beyond their normal abilities and to adapt to a completely different culture."
Charlotte Ramey, Seattle Pacific University
"This trip greatly exceeds all expectations and greatly exceeds our ability to comprehend the impact we can make."
David Smith, Seattle Pacific University
"This was a fabulous experience for my kids. My 11 year-old told me that it made him appreciate more all that he has."
Kathy Shea
"[Outreach360] is an incredible experience. You create such strong bonds with these amazing kids and they teach you things you thought you had already learned. You will never want to leave. This trip will forever remain one of the best weeks of my life."
Paula Ethans, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"It is the best decision I have ever made, and I'll make the decision to go back again. It is a breath taking experience, that I will never forget it. The children make you feel so appy, and you can't help but leave a bit of your heart there with them."
Emily Quinton, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"Go for it. There is no other experience like it, and it is unbelievably rewarding. Just feeling the love from all the children is enough to make me want to go back, not to mention the great memories."
Brittany Bryan, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"You think that you're going there to help out people who need it more, but that is not the case. These kids are truly fortunate. They have three full meals a day, money to take to school for a snack, so many clothes, and so much love. The love that they have for one another, for the volunteers, the interns, the pastor, is amazing. The kids end up inspiring you, even more than you could imagine."
Serena Shah, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"[Outreach360] is an amazing trip that was a life changing experience for me. I gained a greater appreciation and reminder for all the small things in life. I went into going on this trip a little hesitant the first time. But now I know that this is something that I will continue to be apart of for the rest of my life, whether I go a few more times or every few years. Going on this trip the first time was a huge step out of my comfort zone, and I am so glad I did! I never thought it would be somewhere where I would want to keep visiting. This trip will surprise you, and will teach you so much."
Lauren Barker, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"The kids that I worked with and their willingness to learn and their hearts that are as big as...something really really big."
Man Ting Ko
"Our experience with [Outreach360] exceeded our expectations and left us with a lifetime of wonderful memories."
Dana Smith
"This was my second trip. I loved it. I hope to bring my family this summer."
Virginia Smith
"This is one of the best experiences that anyone could do for not only themselves but others also. When you take your spring break to help out others, you yourself are blessed just as much as they are. I came away with a much greater respect of what I have and a heart for Missions."
Trent Yoder, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"[Outreach360] gave me a lot of opportunities that I would not have normally had, and helped me realize that the people in the Dominican Republic don't have much, but they have a lot of love and make you realize a lot about yourself. It was truly a humbling experience."
Abbey Daniels, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"Getting to work side by side with the dentist in the clinics and making such a difference for all the people who came into having pain, and being able to relieve it."
Blake Ferando, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"I think the best part of my trip was being able to see the relief in peoples faces after being seen by the dentists. I feel that even though I only assisted, I still contributed to their well being."
Maria Garcia, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"The experience is life changing. It was hard work but we definitely made a difference. I will be returning next year or maybe sooner. Thank You OO"
Juan Ramirez, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"I was really nervous about going down to Dominican for Spring Break. I thought that I would be so busy that it wouldn't really feel like a break, but when you're there, it feels like everything is kind of outside of time. It's slower and more day to day, moment to moment kind of living. By the end of the week I was mentally refreshed, physically healthier, and completely revitalized. I came back to school feeling great about what I had done and what [Outreach360] had done for me. I really felt like I received more than I gave."
Denise Works, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"I came into this experience with the expectation that I was being given a chance to make a difference in the lives of the children, but I quickly realized that my experience was actually giving the children a chance to make a difference in my life."
Sarah Marks, Southern Oregon University
"You might love it, you might not, but the time you spend there will certainly change your outlook and your life."
Annie Wescott, Southern Oregon University
"I would tell them that it is an mind enriching, humbling experience. That you will take home with you from this trip great knowledge and understanding. From the learning that you take from this experience, you can continue to touch lives even once you have come home you continue to touch others with your experience."
KaraLynn Carter, Southern Utah University
"GO FOR IT!! You won't ever experience anything like this and it will open up your eyes to things you take for granted."
Staci Christensen, Southern Utah University
"I would express that it is something that everyone should do at least once. This experience truly showed me how much help just one person can give, and it truly humbled me and made me grateful for what I have back here in the United States. It shone a new light on my life and showed me that volunteering for others and helping people who don't have what I have is something I need to continue doing! It was so great to see what OO has already done and what they will continue to do in the future. This would be a great experience for absolutely anyone! I'm bringing my parents down next time!"
Whitney Greenhalgh, Southern Utah University
"The cultural exposure, fulfilling work, and great staff make the trip a memorable and worthwhile experience. [Outreach360] does a great job at creating a focused and meaningful volunteer effort that is integrated into the local community. I feel like it is making a difference "poco a poco" and has the potential to continue growing."
Scott Barnes, Southern Utah University
"It is a mind enriching, humbling experience. You will take home with you from this trip great knowledge and understanding. From the learning that you take from this experience, you can continue to touch lives even once you have come home you continue to touch others with your experience."
KaraLynn Carter, Southern Utah University
"GO FOR IT!! You won't ever experience anything like this and it will open up your eyes to things you take for granite."
Staci Christensen, Southern Utah University
"It is something that everyone should do at least once. This experience truly showed me how much help just one person can give, and it truly humbled me and made me grateful for what I have back here in the United States. It shone a new light on my life and showed me that volunteering for others and helping people who don't have what I have is something I need to continue doing! It was so great to see what OO has already done and what they will continue to do in the future. This would be a great experience for absolutely anyone! I'm bringing my parents down next time!"
Whitney Greenhalgh, Southern Utah University
"This is a great program that helps Dominicans to prepare to live better and richer lives. It also helps volunteers open their eyes to a different way of life and joins the differnt cultures and traditions together as we help each other."
Guizella Rocabado, Southern Utah University
"It is a life changing experience. It changes the way you look at the world, and worth every penny spent. When you see the difference you make in someones life and they hug you so tight and say gracias, you know it was all worth it."
Tressa Seamons, Southern Utah University
"[Outreach360] brings volunteers together to learn the value of service and loving on those around us."
Angelia Hansen, Southern Utah University
"[Outreach360] gave me an opportunity to learn more about myself and others, to serve, and to Release the Hero Within. I learned a lot from my experience and wouldn't change it for the world!"
Adrianna Price, Southern Utah University
"[Outreach360] if you want to make a change, poco a poco."
Elizabeth Guthrie, Southern Utah University
"[Outreach360] is doing great work in the Dominion Republic and from this experience, new beginnings are happening in Nicaragua! Best Wishes as you continue to help others and especially the children!"
Brenda Frederick, Southern Utah University
"[Outreach360] taught me that serving is not helping; serving is loving."
McKenzie Torgerson, Southern Utah University
"This was one of the most fun, most positive experiences in my life. I hope to do a trip a year."
Laura Anderson, Southern Utah University
"The week I spend at the orphanage was unbelievable!!! Awesome is the only word that I can think of to describe it! I am so happy that I had the opportunity to be a part of [Outreach360]!"
Hillary Swanson, Southwest Minnesota State University
"[Outreach360] is a great opportunity to experience another culture, serve others, and explore your own abilities and grow within yourself."
Maria Meinen, Southwest Missouri State University
"Being surrounded by love for an entire week was refreshing and surprising. Every morning I couldn't wait to see the boys because I knew they would embrace as readily as they had the day before. Seeing the light in their eyes when they learned something new, or taught me something new is a feeling like nothing else. This experience has touched me and changed me forever."
Brandi Smith, Southwest Missouri State University
"It is a great experience and I highly recommend going because the kids and [Outreach360] volunteers truly can change your life."
Haylee Cole, Southwest Randolph Middle School
"Material donations are very important but the love you can give and create is everything."
Ariel Weeks, Southwest Randolph Middle School
"Know that you matter. No matter how difficult a task/challenge, you are making a difference."
Stephanie Erazo, Spelman College
"A heart...warming experience to give to the children and be enriched by their smiles even more."
Shaundra Patterson, Spelman College
"[Outreach360] made me fall in love with learning all over again."
Britney Payton, Spelman College
"Its the best way to spend your vacation! You will come away from this trip a new person. I definitely did. You will feel needed and loved the whole time you are there. It was one of the best weeks of my life. The children need you!"
Sarah Cruce, Spring Arbor College
"A small dent leads to a major impact."
Steven Bates, St. Michaels University School
"It is a wonderful experience, everything and more than you could ever hope for."
Alexander Barber, St. Clare's Episcopal Church
"This is in incredible experience. If you go, you will not regret it."
Rosemary Klauscher, St. Clare's Episcopal Church
"OO is a wonderful way to gain experience with short term mission work in another country for teens and adults. Different church traditions come together with joy to serve the Kingdom of God, and God's love is evident and powerful. It is also a wonderful leadership training experience for teens, and the college aged interns who work with them."
James Rhodenhiser, St. Clare's Episcopal Church
"Be happy with what you have."
Jadeysa Lake, St. Clare's Episcopal Church
"We have no regrets except how long it will be until we can go back."
Lillian Mallory, St. Croix Country Day School
"You will have the opportunity to serve and change so many lives, as well as experiencing a change in you life."
Megan Fisher, St. Francis University
"My experience with [Outreach360] was exhilarating, exhausting, hopeful, heartbreaking, draining and fulfilling. It is impossible to cover the range of emotions I experienced during my service here, and expect that I will reflect on this rich experience for years to come."
Amy Adams, St. Francis University
"Absolutely do it. Find the finances. Make it happen. You will not regret it."
Nathaniel Barr, St. Francis University
"This program is a great way to reach out to the community of Montecristi and impact many lives. The appreciation and spirit of the people greatly rewards everyone involved."
Bethany Bloise, St. Francis University
"I would tell them that it's a trip of a lifetime that all should experience. The world needs to gain perspective. It is our duty to mankind to gain this perspective and do their part to make a difference for their family- global family"
Calley Bridges, St. Francis University
"It was the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I was touched by everybody that I saw in the DR, and I hope that I was able to touch them as well."
Shane Conley, St. Francis University
"This was an excellent experience that really opens up your eyes and mind to the world. I learned so much and truly enjoyed serving others in this community."
Denise Eckert, St. Francis University
"[Outreach360] combines everything I love about international service: both teaching and learning new things, cultural immersion, and making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children. This trip was probably the best experience of my life and has given me a clearer direction to my future."
Allison Gauthier, St. Francis University
"Reach out a hand to these people in the DR and expect them to show you things about yourself you never knew existed."
Jeremy Gorsuch, St. Francis University
"[Outreach360] is a great way to reach out to the people of the Dominican Republic. No matter who you are and what path you are on in life, you are able to make a difference through the many programs of OO."
Samantha Kline, St. Francis University
"My time with [Outreach360] was spent not teaching manors or English in a classroom but humanity. These kids need love most of all and for one week the other volunteers and I were able to show them that it does exist in the world today; even among all the pain and loneliness,sadness and hatred, love exists and is in each one of us. Just as important is hope which goes hand in hand with love; hope for a better tomorrow, for a future, not only for the Dominican Republic but for each child and their families. That was what I did over my spring break - I taught love and hope - and it changed my life."
Shawn Lehman, St. Francis University
"This was my first time going on any type of mission trip so I was a little nervous before going, and wasn't sure what to expect. [Outreach360] definitely exceeded any expectations I had - the leaders and interns were all wonderful and everything was on a schedule so even though there were about 100 volunteers working the week I was in Monte Cristi, we all knew our jobs... we accomplished so much in that week! It was such an uplifting experience."
Samantha Masinelli, St. Francis University
"As a Franciscan Brother, my [Outreach360] trip to the Dominican Republic was a unique chance to be serve others, grow personally as an indiviual in new and challenging ways and experience first hand what it is like to live, work, serve, and minister in a developing country. I highly recommend this program for Universities that are looking to offer their students a unique opporunity to learn and grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually."
Brother Mazanowski, St. Francis University
"You will have the opportunity to serve and change so many lives, as well as experiencing a change in your life."
Megan Fisher, St. Francis University
"It's a trip of a lifetime that all should experience. The world needs to gain perspective. It is our duty to mankind to gain this perspective and do their part to make a difference for their family- global family."
Calley Bridges, St. Francis University
"[Outreach360] gave me the chance to serve others, and in doing so, to have been served myself. Something happened in my time in the Dominican Republic that truly made me a better person. Without the help of OO, this life changing experience would not have been possible."
Shannon Leyden, St. Francis University
"It's something everyone should do at least once."
Kyle Primeau, St. Francis University
"My time with [Outreach360] was spent not teaching mannerss or English in a classroom but humanity. These kids need love most of all and for one week the other volunteers and I were able to show them that it does exist in the world today; even among all the pain and loneliness,sadness and hatred, love exists and is in each one of us. Just as important is hope which goes hand in hand with love; hope for a better tomorrow, for a future, not only for the Dominican Republic but for each child and their families. That was what I did over my spring break - I taught love and hope - and it changed my life."
Shawn Lehman, St. Francis University
"OO is a wonderful organization that makes it very easy for an individual to get involved. One person can make a difference, and with the help of OO, it is extremely easy to do so. Serving with OO is a life changing experience that you will never forget."
Cara Fox, St. Francis University
"That it will be one of the most rewarding experiences of their lifetime because it is truly service as Jesus taught us: "Whatever you do for the least of my children, you do unto Me.""
Margaret Morales, St. Francis University
"The OO group was amazingly organized and I felt like the whole trip went off without a hitch; everyone works well with one another to provide amazing services to the children at the orphanage, the community in the clinics, and the children in the schools; you will leave feeling like you truly made a difference.""
Jeremy Gorsuch, St. Francis University
"The health corps of [Outreach360] is a wonderful way for a medical professional to get involved in medical mission work. The most difficult part of medical mission work can be the logistical planning. [Outreach360] takes care of all the logistics, so the professional can focus on the care of the patient. It is also very easy for one person to get involved. Instead of having to organize a large group, individuals can join other groups with [Outreach360]."
Cara Fox, St. Francis University
"As my first time doing missions work with [Outreach360], I realized what an incredible organization it is! I think they maximize the resources they have and truly serve the community they are situated in and many others all around. They have great vision and guidelines for how to maximize each persons experience. There are also so many ways for any person to volunteer: labor projects, physical therapy, medical clinics, teaching in the schools, and more."
Emily Howarth, St. Francis University
"The biggest highlight of my trip was working with the people in the PT clinic. It was so refreshing to know that every one of our patients was truly motivated to get better. The people were just so grateful for the small things we were able to do with them with our "divine hands". Each and every one of the patients I worked with left a truly lasting impact on my life."
Shannon Leyden, St. Francis University
"A personal highlight of the trip for me was being able to teach public health in the local school. I am not a medical major, yet being able to teach about this subject was really rewarding, as I saw that this could truly benefit the children. Using the feedback we got from our medical team who was treating patients in the local area helped us to plan our lessons so that we could teach the children what the medical team said the people were uneducated about. I was very pleased with the amount of time we had to experience the culture. Everything from our walks to the school, the talks that the [Outreach360] gave on different topics, meals of traditional Dominican food, and the trip to the beach provided our group with a genuine immersion in the Dominican culture."
Rachel Rodgers, St. Francis University
"[Outreach360] is an one of a kind experience. While helping a country help itself, you learn so much about yourself and what is truly important in life. It is an experience everyone should have the chance to do in their lifetime."
Kiely Flynn, St. Francis University
"It's exhausting and you're without any material things but you're left with a completely satisfied feeling at the end of each day."
Justina Sweigart, St. Francis University
"The impact of this trip can't be measured from the first day. It's all about the improvement you see throughout the week in what the kids have learned and how your own abilities have been strengthened. By the end of the week, you can look back and see how incredibly blessed you are to have had such an amazing experience."
Bethany Bloise, St. Francis University
"I would have to tell them to go for it. There is no other experience like it, and it is unbelievably rewarding. Just feeling the love from all the children is enough to make me want to go back, not to mention the great memories."
Brittany Bryan, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"[Outreach360] is an incredible experience. You create such strong bonds with these amazing kids and they teach you things you thought you had already learnt. You will never want to leave. This trip will forever remain one of the best weeks of my life."
Paula Ethans, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"The [Outreach360] program provides a terrific opportunity to provide service and love to children who need them, but it also allows the children to help volunteers to recognize and foster special qualities of personal growth within themselves. A hug, a amile, and time spent in companionship and friendship have no language barriers."
Ray Grynol, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"At the end of the trip, you realize that although these children have so little in their lives compared to you, they give you so much more than you could ever give to them just by being happy and playing with you every day. At the end of the trip I was a much better person with a much better perspective on life, and for that I am eternally in debt to these kids."
Dror Liebenthal, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"It is the best decision I have ever made, and I'll make the decision to go back again. It is a breath taking experience, that I will never forget it. The children make you feel so happy, and you can't help but leave a bit of your heart there with them."
Emily Quinton, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"It goes beyond revealing how much you have in your life and lets you see that those who appear to be in extreme poverty don'??t have as little at you may have thought."
Rachel Beaupre, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"It makes you realize that the things we do and material possessions we gain aren't as important as experiences and love."
Tara Desmond, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"It was an amazing, life altering"
Maddie Ferguson, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"It's an amazing experience because you learn about yourself, you learn a new culture, you really learn the meaning of life, love and family/community."
Ashley Fernando, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"I expected new insights through this journey, but they can only be truly understood by making the experience."
Katharina Geiger, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
"Jump right in! As a staff supervisor, I have seen the huge hearts of my students. As a participant, I'??ve had the opportunity to live life"
Nancy Gillies, St. John's-Ravenscourt School
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