Help Homeless People Essay

As Lorde sings in her song Royals, money is being spent on jet planes, islands, [and] tigers on a gold leash.” There are millions of people starving in this world. There are millions of homeless people in this world. There are children who would do anything for an actual toy, for an education, and even just a new pair of shoes. In our community there are also people who are starving, homeless, and poor. They need the same resources to survive as the people around the world do. What can I do to help, and who should I help first? In times of need, our families are there to help us no matter what happens. But, for a lot of people that is not always the case. Sometimes, there is no one around to help them, and sometimes, the only help a person will get is from a stranger. It is very difficult to decide whether to help those in the community versus those around the world. It is hard to determine who needs more help and who needs the most help. I think that I would be more willing to give to those in my community because they would be more willing to help me when I need it. My …show more content…
I am grateful that my parents are kind enough to pay for my college tuition, so I do not have to worry about anything financially related. However, I do have time to give. I volunteer twice a month with Alpha Epsilon Delta, which is a pre-medical co-ed fraternity. Daybreak is a homeless shelter in Macon, GA. One reason I love volunteering there is because it reminds me of insignificant my problems are. It reminds me that there are people who do not have a home. People who cannot afford a meal. Then there is me. I complain about a B on a chemistry test. I complain about how cold or hot it is. Volunteering at Daybreak puts reality in perspective. I also volunteer at the Children’s Hospital. The one thing I love about the Children’s Hospital is seeing the children 's’ faces light up when we come and play with