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Animal Welfare, Environmental Integrity & What We Eat on VISIONS Programs
VISIONS is taking a careful look at the food we serve during our community service programs for high school students, and we aim to reduce our dependence on factory farm-based animal products by 75%.
Student Launches Endangered Language Initiative
After two summers on the Montana Blackfeet Reservation, a VISIONS alum launched a global initiative to preserve endangered languages and cultural identity through interviews, research, and collaboration.
Spotlight: Amy Liszt, VISIONS Alumni and Parent
A 1993 VISIONS Montana alum shares how service work, Salish and Kootenai cultural immersion, and deep community bonds shaped her values, career in education, and commitment to volunteerism—and inspired her daughter to join VISIONS decades later.
Spotlight: Sufi Kreismann, 2025 VISIONS Dominican Republic Alum
A teen volunteer reflects on her life-changing summer with VISIONS in the Dominican Republic—immersing in local culture, building community, working with kids, and discovering new confidence in her future path.
Your VIA: How Teens Turn Service Into Purpose With VISIONS
VISIONS new VIA—Vision, Impact, Action—helps teens turn summer service into lasting purpose. Through reflection, real-world projects, and a tech-free environment, students gain confidence, clarity, and direction long after the program ends.
In Their Own Words: VISIONS Summer Testimonials
Hear directly from VISIONS teens and parents about the impact of their summer—meaningful community service, deep friendships, tech-free connection, and moments that shaped who they’re becoming. These reflections capture the heart of the VISIONS experience.
