Personal Narrative: Loren Scholarship

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Loren scholarship.

For the past year I have been volunteering at my temple, Ramgarhria Association Hamilton. From the instant I became involved I found myself entirely dedicated to helping. Volunteering at this temple did not only provide for the community, but was significant for me as a person. I continued being involved because this experience has aided me grow and discover many things. It has helped me develop strong altruistic traits, improve my sense of leadership and communication, along with creating experiences that I would not come in contact with in my day to day life.

At my temple, food, water and shelter are provided to anyone. Despite it being a religious sanctuary, race or religious faith plays no role in determining who

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