Growing In A Latino Community

“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” - Barack Obama It all started in the beginning of my freshman year when I started to volunteer at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. The volunteering experience opened and continues to open my eyes to the needs of my community and the many opportunities for community service. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital has been open for nearly 100 years. Not only does the staff dedicate their life to their work, but 100% of what they do is for the kids. Their mission is to protect and advance the health and well-being of children. Their vision is to be a leader in children’s health. Since October, I have been volunteering

Growing up in a Hispanic household has shaped and built my values in life. At Appleton North High School, I am one out of the few Hispanic students. Knowing that my parents have migrated to America to give me a better future has motivated me to make it happen. Although, as a Mexican-American, I have felt out of place as a minority. However, with time I learned to accept my cultural differences. In fact, to this day, I thank my widowed father for the sacrifices and greater opportunities he has given me. My goal is to keep representing the few Hispanic students in college by working hard to achieve my career goals; not all Hispanics are fortunate enough to attend college. I also work to inspire young Hispanics to find their potential and follow

As I grew up, I refuse to let the stereotypes people expect of those growing up in the South Bronx confine me. Since I have always been aware that where I live is usually referred to as dangerous and withholds those growing up here, I don't want to let where I live define me. This motivated me to do as much as possible, in and out of the classroom. Consequently, I decided to be a part of prom committee, be a volunteer, and work as an intern at my school. I began volunteering at the Hope Line Resource Center to assist those in the community. Furthermore, I volunteer in health fairs to spread awareness of the ways people can put their body in a healthier state with Urban Health Plan. I eventually became an intern in the clinic with Urban Health

One particular activity that I feel has made a difference in the community is my participation in Mini-THON, a student-led philanthropic organization that raises money for research in pediatric cancer and benefits Four Diamonds and Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. I have served as the Junior and Senior Co-Chair, or President, for the past two years, respectively. Each year, my responsibilities have expanded from simply attending meetings and contributing ideas for fundraisers, to actively coordinating meetings and organizing fundraisers with local businesses. For example, our club held our first annual “Teenie-THON” for elementary school students. We spent countless hours creating advertisements and permission slips for the participants.

During the my sophomore year of high school, I decided to join a club at my school name Intercat. Intercat is a great way to help out in my community and my school. Over the time I contribute a positive change in my school by joining the Teen Suicide Prevention and Awareness which we learn how to help someone out if we notices that they are going to a hard time. In my community I have done Feeding America, Keeping Moreno Valley Beautiful, Rotary Thanksgiving Dinner, Ride Moval, Helped out the Senior Center cleaning, The Springtastic Festival, I helped out with the Senior Citizen Prom and a lot more.At the end of my sophomore year I did 84.5 hours of community services. I loved helping out so I did it again, my junior year during for school

When one thinks of an identity it is used to give a sense of inclusion, of solidarity, between a group of people who share similar experiences, characteristics, and ideals. However, within the Latino community there has been much disagreement on how it is the “Latino” community should be identified. For one, being identified as Latino has served to bring exclusion from the political realm of U.S. government; the same government that is thought of as inclusive and pluristic. When we study Latinos and their role in politics it is important to keep in mind that there is exclusion both socially and politically on the basis of identity, therefore, one cannot make general assumption concerning resource access.

Alton may have a range of diversity, but Hispanics and Latinos are still minorities. Therefore, culture-specific services may be limited. There are multiple mental health services in the Madison County area, such as Chestnut or Centerstone, that she may be able to find success with services. Seeking out a physician who is fluent in Spanish. I would question if Luz had access to public aid for her mental and medical health. Also, public aid could help her receive SNAP benefits. If Luz medical card is unable to help her cover all her medical costs, make her aware of programs with her treatment that help assist with medical payment. However, according to the reading Latinos often have lack of access to federally funded medical, food programs,

people (who enter a country) beginning a path toward blending in, or as a racial minority struggling for first-class (living in a country you were born in, or having the same rights in a country as someone who was born there).

In regards to the Education for Youth and Services program, I have volunteered to help feed the homeless; and with the Office of Diversity Affairs I have volunteered to participate in events to promote the business school towards underrepresented high school students like myself. Additionally, I have been communicating with my high school counselor to develop an alumni-student mentorship program. Within this program alumni from my high school that are current college students will be able to mentor a high school upperclassmen on the early stages of life after secondary school. Likewise, I have taken the initiative to run a food drive by using resources from my tuition in order to take part of providing resources for a homeless shelter. I am passionate about my volunteer work and programs for the fact that I want to improve my communities, and although I’m not a non-profit organization, I know I can cause a change with the littlest

In my four years of high school, I participated in the many clubs and programs that Brantley County had to offer. I was a member of the FFA, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Beta Club, National Honors Society (NHS), and the Work Based Learning program. In the time I participated in these clubs and programs, I was a part of many community service projects. In order to be a member of the National Honors Society and the Beta Club, I was required to maintain an “A” average all 4 years of school to be an active member. With the NHS and the Beta Club, I traveled to our local Head Start (Child Care and Learning Center) to play with the children and pass out Christmas presents to each one. After leaving Head Start, we then traveled to Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation to visit with the

I’m always something, helping someone, creating something. I have had many academic achievements and experience leading community based organizations, and I’ve been very self motivated and involved in my education and participated in both the local and global community from a very young age. Excelling in my school studies, I’ve found myself going beyond to challenge myself in my own research outside of school in the subjects of maths, art, science, biology, and ecology, as well as engaging in discussions of worldwide relevance such as medical technology and social responsibility.

What was initially an activity to make my college applications look good is now something that has helped to build my character and establish firm grounds. Through time, small volunteer events have evolved to something much bigger and more extensive such as helping my community’s 5k run or spending summers and after schools at the local hospital. With my exposure to interacting with others and doing what I love, I have further allowed myself to come out of my shell and embrace my introverted

One of the many opportunities that have shaped me into the well-rounded and active member I am today is Junior Civitan. This club has been one of the many opportunities where I displayed citizenship by contributing and giving back to a neighbouring community. I helped host a Christmas dinner for low income families that are unable to show the spirit and festivity this holiday has to offer for their children. Moreover, I was actively involved outside of school as well. I was a part of the Multiple Sclerosis Youth Council (MSYC) in which I helped organize and host a 12-hour volleyball tournament to raise money and awareness about this cause. I was also a volunteer of the Mississauga Central Soccer Club (MCSC) for the past two summers as a weekly soccer coach for children between the ages of 6 to 10. During my time as a coach, I actively engaged with individuals from the organization and parents recruiting their children into this program. This allowed me to enhance my communication skills and display a strong sense of leadership within my community. In addition to my extra-curriculars, I am currently employed at Lowe’s as a part-time Customer Service Associate in which I help achieve customer satisfaction and customer

Since then, I have been active with Habitat for Humanity at construction sites, the Columbus Literacy Council and Third Hand Bicycle Cooperation in Columbus. While all of these organizations have different foci, my volunteer experience is indicative of my commitment to bettering my community and contributing my talents to a larger cause. I have also volunteered to give lectures on American culture, lead English discussion groups, and help at an English language camp during my internship at the US Embassy in Uzbekistan, tasks beyond my core responsibilities as an

Throughout my high school years I have tried to help others in as many ways as possible. I have joined and become the leader of countless organizations. In 11th and 12th grade I joined an organization called Build On, where we raise money to help build schools for underprivileged third world countries. Once the money is raised a select group is chosen to go to the chosen country and help build a school by hand. In addition, I am a head counselor of an organization called Bnei Akiva, where every other weekend we teach younger children about leadership responsibilities and the state of Israel. In 9th and 10th grade, I received school approval to start a school club that promoted fitness and healthy living. Club meetings were held twice a