On March 10, 2005, Yo San University student Derek Hubbard launched his first "Village of Zion Health and Wellness Clinic" on skid row, in downtown Los Angeles, serving individuals transitioning from homelessness. Derek brought along six fellow Yo San students: Yang-Chu Higgins, Kim Reid, Marius Imfeld, Baylen Slote, Suzy Sostrin, and Xuan-an Le. Carolyn Leigh, a licensed acupuncturist who is a YSU graduate and a member of Yo San's clinical faculty, accompanied the group. The clinic took place at the “Service Spot,” located within the Skid Row Housing Trust. Our students set up shop, laying out pots and casseroles full of nutritious food they had lovingly prepared at home: congee, a bitter melon soup, bean soup, and fresh oranges. They proceeded to engage the curious, slightly reticent residents who could not resist the aromas of warm food.

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