Essay 5

1. The name of the organization, mission, services and programs 

Metropolitan Ministries.

At Metropolitan ministries they’re mission was to care for the homeless at risk of becoming homeless in the community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency…as an expression of the ongoing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Their services are designed to help homeless and at-risk children and families, no matter how serious their need.

Food, Housing, Education, Metro BRigAlDe an outreach team that meets you where you are, help address your immediate needs, and link you with resources that can end your homelessness. Children and Youth Life Skills, Prevention, and Social Enterprises

2. A description of the setting, activities, as well as duties and responsibilities 

On my first day of Community Service which were 3 hours max per day, I was placed in the thrift store/warehouse provided by the church. In the store I sorted, hung and priced clothes that were donated from individuals all over the community and county. We sorted clothes by sweater, dresses, shirt, pants, jacket, shoes etc. After clothes are priced which ranged from $1.00-$4.00 they were hung in the store for purchase. During the sorting process I had to ensure the clothes were decent to give to individuals in need. I was told” if you wouldn’t wear it, don’t tag it.”

On my second day of services I was placed in the Outreach program. It was a kitchen filled with all types of groceries. My task was to distribute food to individuals who were on the list to be serviced that day. Most individuals are required to come every two weeks for pick up. Food is provided by household size. Each house were provided with two boxes. One box contained dairy products which were eggs, milk, cheese, and also included fresh vegetable. The second box contained bread, cereal, canned beef, canned goods, two goodies, and whole grain rice or pasta. When the members name came up on the screen to be service we will walk the boxes out to them and place them in their cars a well. The outreach program also provided hygiene packages. The packages had your ususal, deodarant, soap, toothpaste toothbrush, razors, tampons, pads. Men hygiene products were similar but also, they were provided with shaving cream, mouthwash, etc. Families with children were also provided with diapers, tissue, and shampoo for babies.

On my third day of servicing the community. Was a pretty simple task I was placed in housing where I signed the families in and out checked temperatures upon entry and also wrote down their reason for living and the time they will return. Some families took their children on family outings and others were actually on the way to work. I was very happy to see that the program had already provided resources for children and families to also do outside the church.

On my last day I was placed back in outreach, I requested to do be placed at the daycare however due to covid I could not.

3. Your service learning goals and objectives 

My service learing goal was to understand. After working in the programs I wouldn’t say I felt bad I felt like these ppl needed my help. Each person I worked with that was voluntering had a story to tell and why they were there and that too gave me even more of a passion to help. My main passion would always be chlldren however I realized after working hands on with the community of homeless families, I realized for the children to better off we had to assist their mothers and father.

4. A discussion of the social problem (community need) faced by the group/community your served.

5 .The skills you acquired 

6. How this experience challenged and changed the stereotypes you had about the people you worked with. 

7. Your awareness of the purpose of service 

8. The responsibility to your community learned from the experience 

9. The application of course concepts to service learning; how the community service enhanced or reinforced the classroom instruction 

10. The impact of the experience in your personal life 

11. Demonstrate critical thinking skills (# 7 to 11 must be included as they are the components to be evaluated through the service learning rubric) 

12. How your opinion of community service/volunteerism changed as a result of this service learning assignment