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Our mission was to instill a sense of community service and gratitude in our students. We started by reading the book “Thank You, Omu”, a touching story of a woman named Omu who shared her stew with everyone who asked for a portion. When she had nothing left for herself, those she had helped returned her generosity, resulting in an abundance of food for Omu.
We split into focus groups to discuss the story's underlying message, emphasizing how giving to the community can be rewarding for everyone involved. The students then made sandwiches, contributing around 100 of them to the Hope Fridge, a free community fridge on Main Street.
Our day of giving continued with a scavenger hunt that took us to various landmarks and businesses on Main Street, acquainting the children with the hub of their community. After a day of hard work and learning, we treated the children to ice cream at Caramel Crisp, a well-deserved reward for their efforts.
This day was not just about teaching the kids about community service and gratitude, it was about showing them the joy of giving and the importance of being a part of a community.
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