On the 16th of January, my Social Justice group and I went to Sanctuary for Families, an organization that works to assist survivors and end the circle of domestic violence though shelters, counseling, financial assistance, career training and much more. We spoke with Emily, the Assistant Director, about what she knows about sexual violence and…
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Food Van 1/20/14
by 18juliam
On Monday night, my social justice group was given the opportunity to go on a food van that delivered dinner to the homeless or poor throughout the Bronx. Amanda Moretti, mother of former LREI student, helped to facilitate our collaboration with Coalition for the Homeless’ food van. Amanda. Moretti told us that running the food…
Volunteer Work with Homes for the Homeless 11/22/13
by 18juliam
My social justice group visited Homes for the Homeless, a homeless shelter that is centered around families with children. We met with Margaret Mangini who works with the children on weekdays. We worked with the children to do thanksgiving related arts and crafts. Our group was able to prove that poor children are no different…
Volunteer at St. John’s Food Pantry, 11/20/13
by 18juliam
Yesterday our group accompanied a teacher and her six sixth graders to St. John’s food pantry. We stayed there from about 12:30 until a little after 2:00. We volunteered with the women who handed out food, bagged cans and sorted groceries. My job was to take the tickets of single adults and senior citizens and…
