The Alternative Breaks New York 2012 crew flew back home to
California over a month ago, but we will forever stay connected to NYC through
our experiences, memories, and continued volunteerism. Volunteering throughout the week at four
different locations, with varied populations, opened our eyes to the extreme amount
of hunger in NYC. We now understand the
importance of volunteering whenever possible and doing what we can for those in
need. Running on limited sleep, the
smiles and thanks that we received from those we were serving pushed us to keep
working hard throughout the day. A day
that stuck out to me was when we had the opportunity to work with Encore
Community Services delivering meals on wheels to homebound seniors in Times
Square. These senior citizens were so
thankful for the meal we were dropping off and the interactions we had with
them will forever be in my memory. Overall,
this experience has made me a better person with a changed outlook on
life. As a graduating senior, Alternative
Breaks will stand out as a key component of my college experience and will
continue to push me to volunteer throughout my life. I want to thank Jesse and Cassie for all of
their hard work and planning to make this trip happen, we all love you!
Julianne Jochums
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