Caileigh Pattisall is a Good Shepherd Volunteer serving at the Rose and Blum Close to Home Residences in New York City. She recently graduated from James Madison University with a degree in social justice and communication. Caileigh has a passion for juvenile justice reform, community police policy and restorative justice initiatives.
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As my year of service comes to a close, one last community check-in
Notes from the Field - I feel overwhelming gratitude for this year with Good Shepherd Volunteers and for the people I've met who have inspired me. I'm also nervous for what comes next, but with that comes excitement.
After a loss and a gift, I am rebuilding my trust in God
Notes from the Field - I can't come to realize God's intentionalities behind what has happened in my life, but I am rebuilding my trust in a plan someone greater has for me, all the while believing that I have the strength to heal and move forward in my life
My year of service has shown me the many facets of social justice work
Notes from the Field - There's something to be said for learning about the work directly from the people who have been here doing it. It's only right to bear witness to the issues and people you strive to advocate for.
Making bracelets with the boys was my first breakthrough to relationship
Notes from the Field - My first breakthrough with the boys at Barbara Blum Residence, getting them to make bracelets with me, meant a lot. It was the first real start of establishing a relationship with each one of them.