from Jennifer’s winning essay…
“I have grown so much by taking the time out of my life to volunteer. I find that it is very important for me to help others. I think it is the best feeling in the world is to see a smiling face and to hear, the two little words, “Thank-You.” Knowing that you have made a difference in a person’s life is the best reward ever. One should not think of money as an incentive all the time, but feeling better about one’s self. I would recommend volunteering to everyone who wants to try to make a difference. It is easy to give one or two hours a week to help out a in worthy cause. There comes a day in everyone’s life that we might need help. Helping out now can lead to better things in the future.”