Jonathan Pier

10/24/2016

Professor Lenard

Freshmen Blog Assignment Two

The event that I attended was Stockton’s event to create cards and miniature gifts for homeless children, which took place on September 14th, 2016. The event was a one-time event for freshmen that took place on campus with the intention of providing incoming freshmen with a fun and interactive way to create cards and gifts for homeless children for their birthdays and the upcoming holidays. This event consisted of multiple different activities with the intention of making little knickknacks such as cards and  foam toys. Led by the guidance of volunteering upperclassmen, attendees were allowed to pick which item they wanted to create, and used items such as foam, scissors, stickers, and cardboard paper to create cute and happy-looking presents. This service event was beneficial because it offered students a chance to help and put a smile on the faces of these children, who otherwise would not have had much of a reason to think anybody cared about them, or even enjoy the holidays or their birthday. The event was followed by a dialogue that expanded on the purpose of the event, with students discussing their feelings on how lucky they are to have a roof over their heads in the coming cold months, as well as providing a perspective that made everyone thankful for what they had in life. The event was overall very enjoyable and made me want to spend more time helping homeless children find a reason to smile during a period that I want to be smiling as well.