Today we had a very interesting speaker. She came from Cherry St. Mission and inviting us to join the program as volunteers. Her speech and the way she represented the Mission was very inspiring. Using many examples, demonstrations, and stories, she was able to explain herself very well. I think the best demonstration was with all the famous people on cards and how they all had a homeless past as the one big thing in common. That really stressed how homelessness can affect anyone. The thing that really got me was the fact that their organization changes lives. Someone that has nothing to turn to can find the answers at Cherry Street. They have so many different parts and programs that help the less fortunate no matter what their level of homelessness is. I think it is a really good place to do meaningful indirect service. Then we can do different events such as fundraisers to raise awareness for that cause. Then we would really be making a difference because our demonstrations would lead to other communities to start getting involved in our service.
By Osama Alkhalili
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