BLOG

Nazareth University student Meghan Moyer reflects on her Via GO immersion at the U.S.–Mexico border in San Diego and Tijuana. One year later, she examines migration, resilience, and community after witnessing Friendship Park and Whiskey 8. Her experience sparked local action in Rochester, where she now supports immigrant communities—showing how cross-border learning can inspire lasting impact at home.

Stepping into leadership at Via just weeks after a major transition, I faced the realities of a small nonprofit—balance sheets, cash flow, and the weight of planning our 50th year campaign amid uncertainty. To find inspiration, I turned to the team spirit I grew up with—and to Nike. That spark led to a vision: a short film celebrating 50 years of walking together. With our community of artists and leaders, we brought it to life.

A Message from Via's Executive Director “Hold that thought; let’s go catch the sunset!” When I moved to California a little over a year...

In 2010, as a soon-to-be college graduate, I led a group of classmates from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia on a service...