Without Children's International Essay

Ever since I have moved to Little Rock, I've been enrolled in a humanitarian program that connects people who wish to share and help underprivileged children to kids who need support. The program is called Children's International. My mother wasn't able to always buy me books I wanted or the jacket I needed, but Children's International was able to provide those things. All I had to do was go take a few pictures and write a thank you letter to the sponsors that donate.
This program, while doing their charity quietly in the background, keeps a lot of kids happy, clothed and supported. Without Children's International, I can honestly say that the quality of my life will be lower than it is now. Children's International is the reason I understand the power of charity and giving back to the community. My experience with this program is the reason I believe I can give back by doing something similar. I'm not usually great with younger children, but babies and toddlers I can confidently say I love to be around. One volunteer opportunity I've heard of was to volunteer at the hospital to hold babies as a way to bond with them and make them feel better. I would love to …show more content…
I would have no reason to learn manners or etiquette. I wouldn't have role models, mentors or influences on my life that have led me to where I am now. The community is the reason I think the way I do. I want to help others and make things better for them because I am from the community. I understand how things need to change or how things can be improved. If I grew up in a community, learned all the lessons there were to learn, listened to all the stories and was taught by the mentors who wanted to see me succeed and just left without returning to repay them, I'd be biting the hand that fed me. I want to be in a position where giving back to my community can be the easiest thing I can do. That's what I'm working