Growing up in Bangkok, Thailand, Tara often volunteered in impoverished communities with her mother. “I really care about marginalized groups,” Tara says. “I’m moved by that sense of …
If there’s an expert on UC Berkeley’s Public Service Center, it’s Minh Dang. Minh came to the Center as a student leader in 2004 and has been a …
As a budding community activist, Terrie Light began serving meals to homeless people living in Oakland’s Jefferson Park. More than 25 years later, what began as a part-time …
If you’ve stopped by the Public Service Center anytime in the last year and a half, chances are Ursula Kajani has greeted you at the front desk. She’s …
This spring the Public Service Center sponsored nine Alternative Break trips that immersed students in a social justice issue. Trips ranged from learning about Native American rights at …
My involvement with the Public Service Center (PSC) began relatively late in my college career, but had a tremendous impact on me. As co-director for Cal in the …
As the daughter of farmworkers in California’s Central Valley, I know firsthand of the many barriers that low-income people and their children face. My experiences have motivated me …
Interning in Washington, D.C. is about taking advantage of every opportunity and moment. Despite its small size, I found D.C. to be packed to the brim with passion …
As a small, independent foundation, Shinnyo-en Foundation cares about building mutually respectful and trusting relationships with our grantees to achieve our mission of promoting global peace through service. …
As an English Language Learner in elementary school, Martin Perez had fallen behind, and his insecurities resulted in poor behavior. “Dedicated teachers recognized my potential and pushed me …