Listen to Jim's interview with Natalie. What is aquaponics? Why is BonaResponds talking about it? How is it related to STEM? How is it going to be used in the Olean area? In Haiti? In the classroom? Come find out this weekend!Here is
A rather short update on the trip to Dickinson Texas over spring break where we will be doing disaster recovery work out of the Mount Olive Baptist Church. Here are the drywall (sheet rock) videos I mentioned; https://www.evernote.com/shard/s
Bob Hammond and Bill McGrath are two of my favorite people anywhere. They have volunteered with us many times (and we have eaten and stayed at their homes many more times, they are simply wonderful. And they are from Texas now. And they are
Adam and Jim give a fast update on trip planning and ask for volunteers to drive vans down before Feb 23 and return After March 3.Otherwise, the plan is to fly in to Houston (Hobby if possible) and then get to work! (we will pick you up and
Wow, if I didn't know better I would like Pastor Amos had read every blog post of ours since we started in New Orleans. It is very rare we run into someone with the same outlook and goals. We really, really hope we can get the living quarters
A fascinating interview! Adam and Jim talk with Onel Dossou on the Haitian Economy, Haitian Schools, as well as his tree nursery. The podcast ends with an update on Hurricane Relief efforts and the need for a new vehicle for BonaResponds.
In 2014 we began working with Bishop Nelson's CYC Africa group. It was during the Ebola crisis. His team was saving children as well as feeding the hundreds and teaching the community how to not catch the horrible disease.CYC (with the spon
Jim and Adam talk about the upcoming events for BonaResponds and Enactus for the Fall 2017 semester with special emphasis on Hurricane Relief efforts. And of course, how you can get involved
Stacy is a Bonaventure alum (former XC runner!) who allowed us to stay with her family on past BonaResponds scouting trips and advance team trips. I spoke with her today on the flooding from #Harvey and our planned BonaResponds response (big
A SUPER fast podcast (I have been beyond awful at getting these done!). This is not great, but it will get me back into the swing of things. We will get more out soon!Short version: Doing well doing good, and need leaders and volunteers!
So good to hear from Onel on his tree planting. They planted 516 trees and are ready to plant more---you can help $1 for 1 tree! (donate to http://PositiveRipples.org)
Rob and Caitlyn were great volunteers/leaders during their time at SBU. They are now graduated and married. This conversation took place at SBU where they were back from a basketball game.
An update from Rochelin and Sergot on the seed program we funded after Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti.to donate: http://PositiveRipples.orgMore pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/wgf0qra5opxoftl/AABPrvOMSqOJM0X3477GH2CMa
This week we hear from several of those we work with in Haiti about what Christmas is like there. You can donate to help them at http://PositiveRipples.orgHappy Holidays to you all!
We posted a request to BonasandBeyond on FB to "Please tell us what Christmas was like in your country". This is the first episode based on that simple idea. (Largely unedited--it is finals time here and simply don't have time). #Haiti #Mexi
One of my favorite episodes in quite a while. Jean Emmanuel Verdier is a friend and leader of multiple NGOs in the Les Cayes #Haiti area. He often speaks at the UN and is a good friend that we are proud to work with on many projects. This is
A 10-minute podcast on the aftermath of #Hurricane #Matthew in #Haiti and the #Bahamas. Rochelin telling of the living conditions is harrowing. Short version: it is bad and they need your help. You can donate at http://BonaResponds.org/d
Onell Dossou is a great guy who is doing wonderful work in Haiti. Here we talk about his reforestation efforts, his gardens (that pay for others to go to school), and much more. Great work Onell! Thank you!
BonaResponds volunteers (from Haiti) recently responded to a flood in Leogane. Here is an interview with Lamarre Presuma who led the program. Great job Lamarre and the others!
Adrian Jervis is a Bonaventure Finance Student from Ecuador. Today we did an interview with him to see what BonaResponds may be able to do in the aftermath of the 7.8 earthquake that has killed over 500 (at the time of recording it was less th
An audio update of what is happening in the BonaResponds world. Topics include our Dallas Spring break trip, International Service Weekend, updates on efforts in Haiti, and some online volunteer opportunities.