My Experience at St. Vincent Depaul

Over the past four weeks I have been experiencing "hands on" what it is like to serve the needy. I have been engaged in several activities, whether it was sorting clothes, hanging them on hangers, or bring the clothes to the main floor at St. Vincent Depaul. I was very welcomed by many of the employees when first starting my service hours. As time continued, I learned a lot about this community that I became a part of in such a sort time. I observed that all the employees are unique in their own ways but in the end everyone worked together for the same common goal, serving those in need. I truly feel each individual there values what they do everyday and are there for good reason, to help anyway they can. Yes, some of it was for the money, but when I talked to one lady, she said she really gets personal satisfaction out of working at St. Vincent Depaul knowing she is helping/working for the needy. All and all, I would say the most positive part of this service was working in a multicultural community and learning from all of them in a unique way. Its good to finally realize that many small deeds can have such a big impact in the community of the poor. In a short period of time I have discovered a journey towards self-awareness and I am in hopes to continue in supporting the needs of surrounding community.