Home is Where the Heart Is by Samantha T., Avondale, AZ What is home? A building with four walls and a roof? Or a place where you grow up among your loving family? For me, I believe the latter is the true definition of a home. Everyone, no matter who they are, deserves a home, yet many do not have one. Continue...
Ten Hours by Paige V., Georgetown, DE Until recently, I hadn’t done much community service. In fact, I did nothing to benefit anyone but myself. My selfishness and laziness were apparent when I received an assignment from my teacher. Continue...
The Little Things by Nicole L., Hingham, MA A couple summers ago, my mother told me, “You need to give back to your community.” Since she was forcing me to do something, I figured I might as well enjoy it and so I decided to give swim lessons at the YMCA. Continue...
Volunteering by LeAnne W., Phoenix, AZ It is a beautiful fact that our country is quick to act when a tragedy occurs, no matter where it happens. Continue...
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