Giving Back to the Community by Ana
Ana's entry into Varsity Tutor's September 2019 scholarship contest
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Giving Back to the Community by Ana - September 2019 Scholarship Essay
Many don’t realize the blessings that we have: A roof on our head, clothes on our bodies, family to support us and food on the table. A lot of us are very fortunate to have these blessings and don’t realize how worthy they are until we lose them. If I had the opportunity to create a high school extracurricular activity, it would be to make the youth appreciate the blessings that they have and give back to the community.
We would start by reaching out to organizations and companies that could help contribute some of their supplies. For example: we could ask CVS for unwanted hygienic materials, or ask a bakery for leftover food for that day. After gathering the unwanted but beneficial goods, the youth would help pack them and deliver them to those in need. They would find those in need by getting in touch with organizations that help refugees, homeless or anyone in need. Part of the activity would be to visit these people and talk to them and give them a listening ear. In turn, the high school students would appreciate what they have and feel rewarded for their deeds. This extracurricular activity helps give back to the community and make the youth stronger by realize the importance of unity in the community and their blessings that they have.