Josselin Tejada

In the event 1,000 Reason to Care, we filled care package for troops deployed. They gave us a sheet of paper with the specific name in charge of the group where and how many people it was for. We were able to write letters to them and say our hellos and tell them a bit about ourselves. It was fun to put together boxes that probably mean nothing to us, but mean the world to those serving our country.

We helped fold brochures and clean books to give to elementary schools with high poverty rates. It really blew my mind hearing stories of children who had never owned books. I hope to help more in this cause.

I helped take care of toddlers, something that is not my strength. I felt challenged and it was refreshing to try to keep up with the children and try to communicate efficiently with them. It took much effort to keep them entertained or stop them from crying and fighting, but ,in the end, the time spent was really enjoyable.