Heritage Day Research Paper

Experiencing Heritage Day was truly an inspirational and touching event that has changed my perspective of not only the people of the Lehigh Valley, but the community as a whole. Seeing the way that the less fortunate individuals of our population are treated for healthcare was eye-opening to say the least. The homeless of the Lehigh Valley are not provided with the clean and safe facilities that a majority of the general population has access to. The generous professionals and volunteers at Sacred Heart made the atmosphere as comfortable as possible, given the situation. It was a wonderful experience to help these kind individuals through the service of cleaning. Though ninety minutes may not be considered a lot of time to many, it made an impact on everyone involved.

This chance of participation exposed me to the fact that there are many places in need of assistance. There were over forty places that the Moravian College community volunteered for. Each of these volunteer opportunities differed in some way, showing how varied the communities of Bethlehem and Allentown are. Though these opportunities were obvious to …show more content…
Coming from a small, rural region, I was not exposed to the homeless population for a majority of my life. This surprises me now, as I look back on it, because I come from a low income town. Heritage Day became another way for me to get to know my new community better and get my foot in the door in regards to service opportunities. I cannot say that seeing the way homeless people seek health care was enjoyable, but I can say that I enjoyed cleaning the rooms they are provided care in. I was more than happy to lend a hand to a group of people that truly needed the support in their time of need. Thanks to this eye opening experience, I am better equipped to service our community in the