Learning Project:


Learning Project: 


 This week’s blog is based upon a project that we are doing in school. I wanted to share about this project because it was something that I found joy in working on. The project that we are working on is based around bringing attention to non-profit organizations in my community. When working on this project I was in a group and collectively as we searched, we found this organization that housed men. We were instantly intrigued because this was a men's shelter which in the city of Hammond is the only one. For me what piqued my interest the most was that you always see women’s shelters instead of men's and personally I have never seen one, so this was a first for me. I enjoyed working on this project of the Hammond City Rescue Mission because this particular place was not only a men’s shelter, but it was had many other programs attached. In addition, they provided a school for children that did not have the funds to do so as well as worked for thrift stores for those that were homeless that were in need of extra for them including their children. Seeing that this place offered so many different options to help someone get on their feet was something I felt was beautiful and made me want to help or contribute as well. 










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