Service Projects Serving the Soul

As any HOBYian knows, community service is a major and fundamental element of our practice as leaders. Today, our ambassadors received first hand this element and took it in as a new passion, even a responsibility. As every team excitedly buzzed in recollection at dinner time this evening, I took the opportunity to grab some of their insight on the topic. Here's what they had to say:

"It was an unbelievable experience. I never thought it would be this rewarding to volunteer." -Alan Diaz

"I'm so blessed to have had that experience because I live here, and I had no idea so many people

were in need." -Jireh Davis

"It was just awesome." -Mackenzie Lawrence

"The experiences I was observing today through my ambassadors were profound. It was the most inspirational moment for me so far." -Angela Lassiter, Senior Facilitator

"It was a catalyst for doing more in my own community." -Olivia Huchton

"It was a really great bonding experience for our group. It helped us come together, work as a team, and benefit a cause larger than we as individuals." -Lakshmi Menon, Junior Facilitator

"It was really eye opening that this much help was needed, and it's not as hard as it seems when you're working together. It's also a great bonding experience." -Reegan Ledet

"It was really rewarding today. I wrote letters, which was really cool because some family in Oklahoma will open one and get emotional support from me, even though I live in another state." -Chase Denson

"It opened up my perspective on the world as a whole and is motivating me to engage in service opportunities on my own." -Helene Weideman

"It made me appreciate the things I have instead of envy the things I don't have." -Madison Rayford

"I feel like a better and nicer person." -Jaeidah Reed

"I thought it was outstanding that thirty-five ambassadors made over eighteen thousand meals today for natural disaster victims." -Jimmy Walsh, Junior Facilitator

"I think it's crazy that in just five hours, our group was able to impact a ton of people just by working together." -Klara Keim

"It was a humbling experience." -Hannah Roberts

"It showed me that different people who are commonly motivated can work together better than they did individually." -Austin Smith

"Helping others in turn helped myself." -Kimberly Owen

"I loved that it's more about leading by example and working hard to see great things happen." -Brock Holman, Senior Facilitator

"I gave all I had and got more in return!" -Chris Scaggs

Clearly, our ambassadors have gotten a taste of that sweet service glory and are getting ready to return home and implement new, altruistic habits in their life. And HOBY couldn't be happier; these

leaders are only just beginning their run with the ripple effect.

HOBY Hugs,
Kara Silvey