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- On the Contrary...
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- I don't want to do the usual, big birthday party and lots of presents.
- I don't want to do the usual, big birthday party and lots of presents.
- Making a Difference
- How about we go help out at the new Soup Kitchen and give back for a change.
- How about we go help out at the new Soup Kitchen and give back for a change.
- What would you like to do for your birthday?
- What would you like to do for your birthday?
- people that look like regular people. I would never expect them to be needy of food.
- First Impressions
- I can be a server and also help out in the kitchen.
- Most kids stepping into teenage years visualize as this phase of life only about themselves. They only think about themselves and believe the world revolves around them. They aspire to parties and celebrations where they get all kinds of gifts and materialistic things. However, becoming a teenager is a big turning point in one’s life, especially mine. On this special day, I wanted to do something different. I decided to be thankful for what I have and all my blessings. I wanted to mark this occasion by giving back to the community and those in need.Coming Together as One
- Kamran, what job do you want to do.
- Thank you for taking the time to help us out today!
- As a family, we had always been accustomed to helping out others and giving back to the community. We volunteer at local food drives and services that help those in need. When I heard about the new Soup Kitchen opening up, I decided it would be more meaningful to spend the day at the soup kitchen instead of the day being just about me.
- Change in Perspective
- Would you like some bread with your soup?
- need of anything from a crowd. My perspective of what hunger or homelessness could look like changed at this point. Upon arriving, I realized that people who came to receive services at the Soup Kitchen did not look or dress like how I expected. Rather than looking homeless and in a bad shape, they appeared like average people. I could not have even picked them out as hungry, homeless or in
- Great Reflections
- Yeah, it was a great experience. It really opened my eyes on the bigger picture in life.
- It changed my life because it showed me that there are people who can't afford their own food and need to rely on others.
- So...Did you like the experience?
- I had an unexpected yet delightful opportunity to meet and get to know the most amazing and kind group of volunteers. Everyone was different in some way. We were able to coordinate and work together, despite never seeing each other before. Everyone did their fair share and we managed to pull through.
- People here are very different from one another but everyone wants to help out.
- It all came together and we finally started to serve the hungry guests. As the serving window was rolled up, I was stunned to be greeted by a horde of hungry people. My job was to serve the people and answer any questions they had. I was a bit nervous throughout the experience, but ended up having the time fo my life. I didn’t just serve the guests, but also interacted them. I learned about them, their families, their kids and their circumstances that brought them here. It was an eye opener. How easily and wrongly we judge people based on their financial and economic outlook. Life doesn’t always come easy for everyone. There was a remarkable story of hardships, struggles, sacrifices and most of all courage behind every pair of eyes I met.
- This is kind of nerve wracking, but I know it is for a good cause.
- Sure, I will bring it right away.
- Yes please. Could I also get a glass of water?
- After the whole experience, I had some time to reflect on the day's After the whole experience, I had some time to reflect on the day's adventures. Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen helped me mature in mind, body and soul, knowing that not everything is about me. I helped feed the hungry, which humbled me. I realized I was blessed to be on the giving end and not the receiving because it could just as easily be me on the other end of the counter. The experience also taught me that I can’t judge people just based on their appearance. While many of the guests looked like people I see every day, they were all suffering the same, showing me that hunger comes in all shapes, forms, and sizes and it can take the face of anyone, not just the homeless and poor.
- I also learned that we can't judge others based on their appearance. I saw many people who looked very normal but were actually in need
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