Written by: Solana O., GSCTX Gold Girl Scout
A History of Helping
Helping others is just something I grew up doing – with my
family, my church, and my Girl Scout troop.
Last year I learned that almost 40 percent of the students in my school are
from low income families and are eligible for the National School Lunch
Program. Some students do not have a
permanent home, access to regular meals, clothing, or reliable transportation
to and from school.
Tough Decisions
I understand how difficult being a teenager in high school
can be with all the social and academic pressures that surround students. I am
fortunate to live in a two-parent household and do not have to face the
challenges of wondering where I will sleep or when I will eat or how I will get
to school. My family is fortunate enough to not have to make tough decisions
about whether to buy food or keep the electricity on in the house. I can only
imagine how difficult it must be to struggle in this type of environment and
continue to succeed in school, both academically and socially.
Raising Awareness
Every student
deserves a chance to learn and grow without worries for food, clothing and
transportation. My goal was to provide at least some of these basic resources
and to let those students know they are supported in their community. I also
wanted to raise awareness of the problem so as to create a better understanding
of real-life situations that many of our peers face every day. I am proud of the work being continued and
expanded throughout the entire vertical team.
It truly takes a village and that village is now better aware of the
needs within it!
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