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My Unforgettable Day of Volunteering
On my first day back from a long, 15 day vacation, I accompanied my mom for an unforgettable day of volunteering. Our plan was to go to two locations in downtown Dallas to drop off food made at a volunteering event for those experiencing homelessness. We packed our car with 680 PBJ sandwiches, 75 sack…
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5 Ways to Help Your Neighbors During the Extreme Heat
Even though I have lived in Texas since I was 8 years old, the extreme heat of the summer never fails to shock me. And it feels like every year it is hotter than the last. But while it is absolutely unbearable outside, most of us are fortunate enough to escape the heat by staying…
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How Volunteering Changed my Perspective on the Homeless
On Saturday, June 10th, 2023, I did something that I have never done before: intentionally approach a group of homeless folks. Throughout my 25 years of life, I have had many different types of interactions with homeless people. Most of them took place when I lived in Austin for six years. Throughout my life, and…