The students gathered supplies like food, water, and personal care items to distribute to the homeless in their community of Baldwin Park, California. They were moved by the gratitude of those they helped and realized how much even small donations could help those in need. The project opened their eyes to the challenges faced by the homeless population and made them appreciate what they have. They were inspired to continue helping their community in the future.
The students gathered supplies like food, water, and personal care items to distribute to the homeless in their community of Baldwin Park, California. They were moved by the gratitude of those they helped and realized how much even small donations could help those in need. The project opened their eyes to the challenges faced by the homeless population and made them appreciate what they have. They were inspired to continue helping their community in the future.
The students gathered supplies like food, water, and personal care items to distribute to the homeless in their community of Baldwin Park, California. They were moved by the gratitude of those they helped and realized how much even small donations could help those in need. The project opened their eyes to the challenges faced by the homeless population and made them appreciate what they have. They were inspired to continue helping their community in the future.
The students gathered supplies like food, water, and personal care items to distribute to the homeless in their community of Baldwin Park, California. They were moved by the gratitude of those they helped and realized how much even small donations could help those in need. The project opened their eyes to the challenges faced by the homeless population and made them appreciate what they have. They were inspired to continue helping their community in the future.
By, Jorge Martinez, Markus Lopez, Junior Espino, Yovani
Garcia, Samantha Loza, Samantha Rodriguez, Samanta Herrera, Melanie Garcia, and Sonia Roldan INTRODUCTION On a single night of January 2016, there were 549,928 people experiencing homelessness in the United States.
California holds 22% of the nations homeless
population DESCRIPTION In the beginning we had originally planned to Items Handed Out: go to downtown Los Angeles, and help the homeless that stay on skid row. 4 Cheese Crackers
It changed b/c we figured we could start with 3 Granola Bars
our community first 1 Sandwich We gave the less fortunate: 1 Soap Bar Food 1 Deodorant Water 1 Toothbrush & 1 Paste Personal Care Items Face Towelettes PERSONAL CONNECTION My experience with the service learning project, It made me feel better person and how people was eye opening, because we saw how hungry are all the same, i wanted to help the community people were for something we can easily grab in and other people in need. - Yovanni Garcia our own kitchen, we had just handed out the items and one of them was already eating the I thought it was inspiring to see homeless food while we were leaving the parking. It helped appreciate the little things we gave them, they remind me of how blessed i am and taught me to still accepted it and thankful for it, that showed give to those in need, more often. - Samanta H that we should be thankful for the little things. -Sonia Roldan My experience was great it made me look at people differently and showed me that we need to This act of kindness made me feel like I was appreciate all the little things we take for actually helping someone.And it was sad how the granted. - Melanie Garcia ten packages were gone so fast.I also didn't know that there was so many homeless. This experience was very eye opening- Jorge Martinez THE COMPLETED PROJECT
TIME: we took a total of 3
days to gather items and a few hours to prepare and hand out the packages. IMPACT: although it was minimal, we believe the homeless day were made a little better. REFLECTION WHAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED?
Helping the community
Giving back
WHAT WAS LEARNED?
Not take things for granted
The little things mean everything to those in need
WILL YOU CONTINUE?
Yes, we will all continue to help others, helping others was eye opening for all of us. FINAL LOOK