Two Birds with One Stone
Staff Reflection - Ariel Glueck
Ariel (r) helps out at Gentilly

The Arc of Lower New Orleans is a multi-pronged organization committed to helping the mentally disabled community. We walked into a stark building not really knowing what to expect from this organization, but we walked into a room piled wall to wall, floor to ceiling with bags of Mardi Gras beads and a woman with 5 strings of beads around her neck and a smile on her face and I knew we would be okay. 

~ Ariel Glueck is from Highland Park, NJ and attends Hunter College

Meeting Les
Syndey brings a smile!

Today, we got to choose what service project we wanted to do, so I chose to go to the Woldenberg Village elderly home. While there, we played bingo with the residents and talked to them during lunch. One of the residents that I met was named Les. 

~ Sydney Rein- 9th Grade, Roswell, GA

Giving Whatever You Can
Samara at Lantern Light

Today was the best day I've had so far during this trip. I volunteered to go to Lantern Light, which is a place where facilities are provided to the less unfortunate people of this community. As we toured the whole place, I realized how thoughtful this place actually is. 

~ Samara Kleinman, 10th Grade,  Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

The Best Kind of Gift
Toby hears Wayne's story

Although we did not wake up with presents under the tree, we got much  more than any wrapped gift can offer. Today we went to a homeless shelter, were we sang Christmas songs and helped serve and distribute food and presents. But it was more than just singing Christmas songs. 


~ Toby Barrocas, 10th Grade - Condado, Puerto Rico

Cleaning House for Kato
Rebecca wraps up!

Today volunteering at the Animal Rescue New Orleans animal shelter I had a great time. This animal shelter was created to rescue and aid abandoned animals no matter how old or young, sick or healthy, mistreated or loved.  They also find family's for the animals or return animals to their care takers if they were separated. The organization was founded in October 2005 by Jane Garrison and two of her friends.  

~ Rebecca Grossman -  12th Grade, Brooklyn, NY

Paying it Forward
Jonathan (4th from r) and friends with Wayne

Our day began bright and early at 7:30 and although many of us were late, we still managed to break off into our groups and head to our volunteer sites on time. I chose to join the group which was going to help out at Lantern Light Mission, an organization which was founded by collaborative parties in order to meet the need of the poor and/or homeless. 

~ Jonathan Israel -  10th Grade, Chevy Chase, MD

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