03/03/2026
🎉 We’re Celebrating National Peace Corps Day in a BIG Way! 🇺🇸🌍 🎉
Today and this week at Park Lane, we are **honored to shine a spotlight on our very own superstar — driver Steve Price— and his incredible Peace Corps journey! 🌟
In celebration of National Peace Corps Day and Peace Corps Week, Steve gave an inspiring presentation about his volunteer service around the world, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share his story! ✨
Steve first served in Suriname from 2003–2005, dedicating 28 months to helping local communities thrive. His main project? Turning a group of local women’s quilting and handbag-making talents into a legitimate business, empowering them to earn income and grow their skills.
🌺 In 2019, Steve returned to serve in Samoa for a memorable three months, where he taught English and helped support the local agricultural community. One of his unique contributions? "Innovating" a cassava peeler from a potato peeler to help with the important cassava crop — a creative solution that showcased Peace Corps ingenuity!
🎓 Beyond his service overseas, Steve serves as a Peace Corps recruiter, encouraging others to answer the call to serve. He decided to join the Peace Corps after his children were grown, opening his heart to global service and cultural exchange. ❤️
🌎 Founded by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961, the Peace Corps was created to promote peace, friendship, and development in partnership with communities around the world. Since its creation, over 240,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps Volunteers in more than 140 countries, working in education, health, agriculture, business development, and more.
Steve shared amazing stories from his time abroad — from being bitten by a piranha 🐟 and seeing iguanas everywhere 🦎 to watching leatherback turtles and loving how children were the heart and soul of every village. He says one important “requirement” to serve is you must like kids — because the kids are everywhere!” 👶❤️
Even today, Steve keeps in touch with friends he made overseas through Facebook — a testament to the meaningful connections that last long after Peace Corps service ends. 🌐
Steve, we are so proud of you and beyond honored that you shared your Peace Corps experience with our Park Lane community — thank you for inspiring us all! 🙌💙
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