Giving Back To Community

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Giving back to the community is one of the most important services one can provide. It is vital to help as much as possible to do good in the surrounding environment. There are so many opportunities to help, so why not take them? Being a contributing member of society is essential in order to lead a life of happiness and kindness. I try to help my high school and community to the best of my abilities by volunteering in theater, fundraising for charities, and helping the needy. Education will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember in seventh grade I was terrified to transfer from catholic school, to Russell O Brackman Middle School, but once I did, I knew it was the best decision. Barnegat High School and Russell O Brackman have given me so many opportunities that I will be eternally grateful for. It is only right that I would try to give back to my school as …show more content…

The only way we can keep up good in our surrounding area is if we do it ourselves, and encourage others to as well. I have done this by helping out in my prayer group. The last few years we have went Christmas caroling, and held multiple bake sales in order to raise money for the poor. We also did a toy drive where I donated around 80 stuffed animals, and we would go to our church and pull a request off the Christmas tree and buy the gift that was on there and put it back under the tree for the child so they could receive it. When it is possible, I also like to assist my neighbors when the need help with shoveling snow or mowing their lawns. I also have helped given back by doing Interact Club last year. We helped fundraise for the school and the surrounding community. We did this by donating clothes to the Big Brother Foundation, hosting a fun run, and using the money we saved up by selling chocolate bars in order to buy Christmas gifts for children whose parents could not afford

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