(S28) PT 5 - Helping Out

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I think it is very important to give back to people less fortunate than me. There are so many people out there struggling to make ends meet. Living paycheck to paycheck or not even collecting a paycheck at all. One thing that I have been doing ever since I was in middle school is volunteering for DuPage Pads. DuPage Pads' mission is to end homelessness in DuPage county Illinois. It is more than just offering a pad to sleep on and a fresh hot meal for those in need. It is about a journey to self dependency. Their mission is to listen to the stories of the homeless and help them back on their feet to find self-sufficiency. I like to volunteer my time there every thursday night when I can and I am in my hometown. I like to listen to the stories of those who come through the door and help them by donating my time and giving a portion of my paycheck helping establish permanent housing in the area. I don't want anyone to face the harsh Chicago winters outside without a place to warm up. I am hoping to find something similar so I can start making an impact when I move the the Big Apple as a part of the Silverbacks next season.

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