My first commitment to service at Stockton was the 8^th Annual Day of Service. I have volunteered in the past, but never to a type of organization similar to Career Opportunities Development Inc. This organization gives people who have had a rough past a chance to start over; these people could be ex-sex offenders, or ex-convicts. This non-profit organization strikes a fire of success in these individuals. Their workplace is where we spent our time making a difference. Dark. Dank. Depressing. Boring. The gray walls, gray floors, and jungle green work tables created a workplace that was lacking the most important quality of mundane work—motivation. After paint was shaken in its can, poured into trays, and dipped into rollers the transformation of the warehouse was complete. In less than three short hours a brand new spirit now lives within the building. All the building needed was ten Stockton students who were willing to sacrifice their time in order to better other peoples’ everyday lives. The walls were brightened to a mild yellow of a daisy, and all of the mixed matched tables were painted a chic metallic-esque gray. The trim and doors surrounding the walls are a light beige color allowing that cheery yellow to pop and bring a smile to anyone’s face that walks through the door. The creativity of this project was perfect and even though the volunteers originally signed up to do yard work painting was still very productive. These workers, who are currently checking pharmaceutical bottles for imperfections in order to prevent them from breaking when they are vacuum sealed, are going to be surprised and will embrace their new surroundings. They will be reminded that even though they might have lived through a rough past that they should appreciate being able to be classified as employed in such harsh economic times.