Participants

Antoinette was born in Tanzania, but grew up in Chicago, IL and graduated from Goshen College with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in theatre. She works with Church World Service this year with their ESL/resettlment program. She is passionate about serving with others. When serving with others she feels that she learns a lot more about how to make a community a much safer and more welcoming environment. Through serving with others she is able to hear individual people's stories, so that she is best able to connect with others and foster a sense of belonging.

Maria is from Silver Spring, Maryland and recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with degrees in Spanish Language & Hispanic Studies and Peacebuilding. She is interning with Church World Service to work with immigrants and refugees. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, camping, and backpacking.

Mary hails from upstate New York and has an associate’s degree in accounting. After a few months interning with the Lancaster Public Library’s Bookmobile, Mary has transitioned to a role at the Parish Resource Center, where she focuses on bookkeeping and food logistics. She enjoys combining her analytical skills with hands-on community support and continues to seek meaningful ways to connect with the Lancaster community through her new role. Outside of work, she enjoys music, photography, and exploring the great outdoors—finding inspiration in both creative and natural spaces.

Saige is from Seattle, Washington and graduated from Goshen College with a degree in Graphic Design and minors in Art and Music. She is interning with Mennonite Central Committee and with the Demuth Foundation. Saige is enjoying using her graphic design skills to serve others. In her spare time she enjoys various fiber arts, hiking, reading and baking.

Sydney is from southeast Pennsylvania. She has one younger sister, Alexa, who started college this past fall. She graduated from Messiah University with a degree in Biopsychology. Sydney is enjoying her time at Meals on Wheels. She hopes this year brings lots of laughs, fond memories, and the space to take a step back and think deeply about her future, faith, and next steps. She loves kids, organizing, reading, writing, watching movies, playing board games, volleyball, and trying new things.