Feeling BLUE

Seeing is believing...or at least that's what we're told. But I think a little differently, I think that feeling is believing. I've decided that I don't see the Campo, in my everyday life, I feel it. I feel the Campo all around me. I feel it in the simplest of things; a laugh, a smile, a song, conversations with friends or family...

Daniela DiazJanuary 25, 2016 Comments

Giving Without Having

Universally, giving is the basis for all community service projects. Whether someone is offering their time, goods, services, money, etc., volunteers give up part of their lives in order to better those of others. Since the beginning of my Catholic education, service requirements have taken me out of my comfort zone in order to give to others. But, for me, what was completely unexpected was the utter generosity displayed by the different communities that I have helped. Of course, the one that made the most profound impression on me was the town of El Piché in the Dominican Republic.

Carola SagueJanuary 18, 2016

Analyzing United Nations Development Goal #1

Taking a look at where we are, and how to get to Zero poverty by 2030.

Leslie RamosJanuary 11, 2016Comment

How a Scholarship Changed my Life

Scholarships awarded for attending college and universities are not just about the money; they are about people you meet along the way, the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual, and the confidence to accomplish your dreams. Applying for scholarships is a lot of work that requires countless hours dedicated to telling your life story to strangers. You might not think you are good or qualified enough. Trust me, you are what the scholarships are looking for.

Natalie AguirreJanuary 4, 2016Comment

Happy BLUE Year

From Thanksgiving to Christmas to the beginning of a new year, everyone loves the holiday season. I especially love this time of year because it’s when I get to relax and enjoy with my large (and constantly increasing) family. But there's one part of this time of year that is different for me than for most people. When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, that is not the beginning of my new year.

Anthony BarrosoDecember 28, 2015Comment

Are Millennials Changing the Idea of Community Service?

Did you know that our generation is the most community service-oriented, action taking, ‘lets make a difference’ generation alive today?

Alexandra FlorDecember 14, 2015Comment

What Would You Give Up for Clean Water?

Did you know that we are a little less than 20 days away from Christmas? Thanksgiving recently passed and the holiday season is officially in full swing. If you're anything like me, this information gets you really excited. Who doesn't love the holidays? However, the holidays are more than just gifts, parties, and secret santa exchanges. It is our annual reminder to pause and think about what we are thankful for.

Holiday Gift Guide

Instead of going for mainstream negative-footprint products, look into purchasing from some of our favorite brands this season that are making the world a better place one gift at a time. Click here to see 5 gifts that give back!

Leslie RamosNovember 30, 2015cybermonday, holiday gift guide, give back, christmas, krochet kids, 100 good deeds, oliberte, the little market, ten tree, 10 treeComment

What I am Thankful For

Everyday is an opportunity for a new challenge, a new experience, and a new lesson...

Alexandra GuixensNovember 23, 2015thankful, giving, BLUE Missions, BLUE Comments

A Letter from Danny Rodriguez

When I was 16 years old I had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic with LIFO Missions to participate in my first service trip. At the time, I was unaware that nearly 663 million people did not have access to clean water or that 1 in 3 individuals did not even have a toilet. I was oblivious to the fact that children spent their days collecting water for their families instead of going to school.

Daniel RodriguezNovember 6, 2015BE BOLD Model, global citizen, The Tank Sponsorship Program, The Tank, LIFO MissionsComment

Meet our Dominican Team

Anyone that has ever participated on a BLUE Missions Trip knows of the Fab 5. These five amazing men are the backbone of any and every BLUE trip. Without them, none of the amazing work we do is possible.