The Value Of Homeless Service

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Rather than volunteering at one specific event, I help wherever assistance is needed. It is an extremely humbling experience as it allows me to expand my interests and venture into different social and political fields. Through these various events, I realized my desire to help those who are struggling.

One of the event that changed my perspective was when my family and I donated Christmas gifts to a homeless shelter. I always hear negative things about those who are less disadvantaged but when I was at the shelter, I was left in shock. Despite the unfortunate circumstances they are put in, they had such a positive outlook. One of the children even offered me some of the candy they received as a gift. They taught me the true meaning of being

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