"The Urban Ministry Center is unyielding in helping Charlotte’s most vulnerable homeless neighbors. With the dedication of our volunteers and gifts from throughout the community, we’ve pursued this passionate mission since 1994." Rachel volunteered at UMC throughout her days at Davidson. http://www.urbanministrycenter.org

"THE GOOD SHEPHERD SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN HEAL, REAWAKEN THEIR DIGNITY AND SELF CONFIDENCE, AND LEARN THE SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM STOP THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE." Good Shepherd Shelter was a vital part of Amy's experience in college. Once a week, she would spend time at the shelter, working with young students in grades K-2, one-on-one with their reading and writing. Just about all of the social justice work Amy has done since college was first influenced by her exposure to the amazing women and children at GSS. http://www.goodshepherdshelter.org

It's official! We are planning on going to Hawaii in February, 2017. We'll double dip Amy's 30th birthday, AND our honeymoon! Neither of us have been there, but from what we know about the trails, the beaches, the food, the beauty, we're going to have a blast. Help us make it happen and we'll send you a postcard!