Writing Samples

Prisma Garcia reflects on the "Day of the Dead"

The passage invites us to think more about the significance of Jesus’ life, his death, and the role we play in continuing his mission in our everyday lives.

Prisma Garcia Reflects on Time at SVP Dallas

As you have likely heard by now, my time at SVP Dallas is coming to a close. While I am excited about my new adventure, this family will always hold a special place in my heart.

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Why We Need to Value Younger, Everyday Philanthropists

More companies are seeing that skills-based volunteering is the future, but there is still little training and coordination of these programs, Prisma Garcia says. Though older generations think of millennials as the "selfish generation," Garcia sees them and Gen-Zers as the generations that can break down the barriers to giving.

OPINION: We Are All Holding Up Our Hands

With the killing of Adam Toledo by Chicago police, I cannot help but think of Santos Rodriguez, who was killed by Dallas police in 1973. A child was falsely accused and murdered. The officer served only a couple of years in prison; he got off easy.

DALLAS VOTERS SHOULD ALLOW NON-CITIZENS TO SERVE

Leaders create more leaders, not followers. The Dallas city’s boards and commissions should be open to all of our residents, including those that are not U.S. citizens.

COVID- 19: 75217 SHOULD BE THE PRIORITY IN DALLAS

WE STILL NEED COMMUNITY VOICES. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to be socially distant and we are experiencing anxiety and growing concern for the future of our city.