February!!!

Hey everyone!!

This month was definitely a memorable one. It was my first time celebrating Mardi Gras with my friends. We tried to attend all the parades but my favorite one was Krewe of trucks. We came back with a huge bag full of beads and other interesting things.

In relations to volunteering, Hannah and I are continuing to volunteer at the covenant house. We worked in the women’s floor last week and we had to monitor the residents and check if they had completed their tasks for the day. I also assisted in a human trafficking project. I had no idea how many women are trafficked for sex and labor every day even in today’s day and age. I knew it occurred in rural areas in third world countries but I was surprised to know the statistics in the United States. I am not able to disclose a lot of information but I helped to organize files of human trafficked victims. I was also able to assist my supervisor to find more information of all the victims online so we can help/rescue them. I enjoy interacting with the residents in the homeless shelter. They are mostly teenagers and a lot of the residents have kids. It is incredible to see them take care of their kids even when the situation is bad. It shows how mothers always put their children before them. I am really glad I  get to volunteer at this amazing organization.

See you next month!

January Hours: 8 hours

February Hours: 12 hours

Total Spring Hours: 20 hours

Total Hours: 51.5