Learning Where You Live

I would recommend this trip not just to a friend, but to anyone. I have lived close to Springfield for about seven years, but I did not recognize nor had I been to about three fourths of the places we visited. I had only ever been on Commercial Street once in my life and I never knew of the history or of the shops in that area. Commercial Street is usually referred to as “sketchy” and “unsafe” by most people in Springfield, but all I saw in that area was beauty and inspiration. The people there are also an inspiration. Most of them give their lives to help others and never ask for anything in return. This is only part of why I would recommend this trip. Another reason is the different perspectives in each leader. Each leader of different organizations has taken a different role in the community in order to help others. The Boys and Girls club focuses on children and teenagers, The Rare Breed focuses on moving teenagers into adulthood, and Habitat for Humanity focuses on adults. Other leaders, including Shawn Askinosie and Mary Collette, focus on the community as a whole and communities around the world. Seeing the impact each of these people have had makes me want to help and do something for the community, which is why I will recommend this trip to anyone.