Community service has always been very important to me. I was ecstatic when I discovered that WPI had Habitat for Humanity and joined right away. Unfortunately, I did not go on the first build trip to New Orleans. However, I heard so many great things about it, especially about the Village of the Lower Ninth Ward. After listening to my peers rave about the trip and all of the wonderful things they were able to do. They were so adamant about helping Mac and coming back. Their passion for helping the Lower Ninth Ward was truly inspiring. I was so excited to have the opportunity to come down there myself. Mac gave us a tour of the Lower Ninth Ward and immediately I was able to see with my own eyes the devastation that had occurred and the dire need for help. I was excited to get to work as soon as possible.
This past week we have been working on the Village, turning it into a community center. The overall goal is to create a place for kids and teens to come for recreational and educational purposes. I specifically worked on cleaning, organizing, and creating a room for a library. Mac already has such a vast array of books and toys, there is so much potential. We worked on taking this potential and turning it into an organized playroom/library for kids and teens.
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