On Saturday, was our first Bonner community service event and it was a blast! At the Northern Albany Academy Homecoming it was kind of similar to my hometown's homecoming with the parade through the neighborhood, the banners, etc. I almost had a tear fall from my eyes as I reminisced about home. It was a learning experience for all of us and we were able to spread the bonner love. I felt good at the end of the day when the staff repeatedly thanked us for our efforts.
Reading the Poverty in the Diocese of Albany, the stats were nothing knew to me because back on Long Island we have towns that have similar stats. I also have family that are living in poverty and making $11,000 a year or less with 5 teenagers. I know that when others in the Bonner program read about the issues of healthcare, housing, and education that hopefully it opened their eyes a little more.
One time I had over heard someone say that no one in the United States is poor. That statement upset me to the point I was going to speak up and say something but I decided not to. That was that person's opinion. Therefore I wish that more people were able to see the reality of the world. Being in the Bonner program is going to be beneficial to all of us and its going to be a fun fulfilled 4 years!
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