Former VISIONS Director Michael Sano reflects on his Nicaragua and Dominican Republic experiences, shares about his life back home, and what it takes to make the world a better place.
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Spotlight: Ashlin Ivester, VISIONS ALUM
VISIONS Alum Ashlin Ivester reflects on her Dominican Republic experience, prepares for another VISIONS summer, and shares about her volunteer project back home.
Spotlight: Hilary Moses, VISIONS ALUM
VISIONS alum, Hilary Moses, reflects on the high school summer program that influenced her educational and professional tracks towards becoming a therapist of adolescents.
Spotlight: Leyri Garcia, PROGRAM LEADER
Leyri Garcia hails from the Dominican Republic and joined the VISIONS family in 2010. Back then, he was a young community member looking to help out and practice his English. He grew with VISIONS into a leadership role and has been a terrific member of our summer staff since 2015. Check out some of his amazing photography!
Earthquake rocks Alaskan village but VISIONS-built center endures
In November 2002, a massive earthquake rocked a small Alaskan community, damaging nearly every structure—except for the community center built just 3 months prior by VISIONS Alaska volunteers.
Wes Hedden Returns to VISIONS as Dominican Republic Program Director
“We are seeing generational shifts as young people step into their potential as leaders… We have a lot to learn from young people. I look forward to learning from the participants in our DR programs in the summer of 2020, and I hope to help them recognize leadership qualities within themselves.”