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“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Spokane anymore”: Our Experience with...
The Dominican Republic is a cultural melting pot of Hispanic, Creole, and African traditions. Although the Island was “discovered” by Columbus on his way to the new world, the Dominican Republic did...
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Play Ball! Playing Sports and Bringing Sports Equipment to Altagracia
Before leaving for the Dominican Republic, Mission: Possible was given the privilege of buying different sport supplies to donate to the children of Altagracia thanks to the Sports and Entertainment...
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Ready, Set, Craft: Arts and Crafts with the Children of Altagracia
One of the days the group went to the school and did arts and crafts with the kids. We had several crafts planned and the children were excited about each of them. We helped them bead necklaces and...
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Teaching at the Local Altagracia School
By Katie S. From the very beginning of our time in Altagracia, we had a special connection with the kids. Almost as soon as we arrived in the village, some of us were playing baseball with the older...
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Growing Dominican Roots
By Colin “El Gigante” M. Two typical Altagracia homes Usually, I don’t wake up to all of God’s creation, including the sound of 30 roosters and a snorting pig to start the day. Nor do I normally sleep...
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Mission: Possible 2013 – Back to Altagracia
The 2013 Mission: Possible team at the Dominican Republic Supreme Court Over Spring Break 2013, 12 Mission: Possible members returned to Altagracia, a small, rural village in the Dominican Republic...
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A Reflection on Altagracia
By Colin (written immediately following our return from Altagracia) Both times that I have returned from La Altagracia, I have been overwhelmed with feelings that I have never experienced in my entire...
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Learning to Communicate Without Words: The “Requirement” of Speaking Spanish
Spanish is the official language of the Dominican Republic. The question often comes up from interested potential members: “is Spanish a requirement to go to the Dominican Republic with the Mission:...
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A Legal and Cultural Exchange: A Visit to the Dominican Republic Supreme Court
Although the Gonzaga Law Mission: Possible group is focused on serving the University’s mission of community service, the Mission: Possible Board is continuously looking for ways to tie legal education...
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