It's kind of ironic that you based this assignment around organizations that give back and volunteerism. When you said we were going to be writing about our passions I immediately thought of volunteering. That is really my biggest passion in life. It's like my escape and where my true happiness comes from. When I volunteer and give back I am just surrounded by great people and know I am doing good for my community. If I wasn't so busy with school and the pressure of college coming soon, I would volunteer multiple times a week. During the summer I always volunteer at least once a week. Summer is my favorite time of year because I have so much time to dedicate to giving back. I would love to work with people. I have volunteered for many different organizations. My favorites are the ones I get to personally interact with the people in need. They are all so kind and the love you feel from them is incredible. I love to actually help people. Like donating clothes and giving them to people or serving food to them.
My favorite winners:
1. OAK Lifestyle (http://startsomethingthatmatters.maker.good.is/projects/oaklifestyle?position=5&sort=18)
This organization sells high quality backpacks. When someone purchases one, OAK Lifestyle will donate backpacks and school supplies. I think this is awesome because they're giving back to kids in need to give them the tools for education.
2. A 2nd Cup (http://startsomethingthatmatters.maker.good.is/projects/a2ndcup?position=8&sort=18)
A 2nd Cup is a non-profit coffee shop that helps stop human trafficking. They strive to educate their customers on what goes on with human trafficking. I took special notice to this because I used to volunteer for an organization that had a similar goal.
3. Dreamer's Orchestra (http://startsomethingthatmatters.maker.good.is/projects/dreamersorchestra?position=11&sort=18)
The Dreamer's Orchestra takes the homeless people from the streets who play instruments for money and put them on stage. They believe these people have great talent that needs to be seen. They help them have a shot at their dreams. This is extremely inspiring and probably my favorite one. I would love to help with this organization. To be able to help give back and help someone achieve their dream? That would be amazing.
