Mentor

My mentor for this project is my mother. She is the most kindhearted and genuinely caring person that I know, and I feel as if she is the perfect mentor for this project that I am aspiring to accomplish. She is motivated, gives of herself, and is willing to go to great lengths to get something done. Her role will be to help me conduct a small and local "program" or "organization" that distributes canned goods and whatever produce to give to the community. Since we don’t obtain such goods, and buying them would cost more money than we have, part of her role will be to advise me and even help to contact locations and gather food donations from local stores. Her main role is to advise and help me with planning my next move. 

I feel as if she is the most qualified person to guide me through this because throughout my life I have watched her use her social skills to reach people that are struggling on the streets. Because of her kindness, I watched lives be changed.

Here are some question I have asked my mentor and her answers:

How can your previous knowledge on helping the less fortunate guide me through my project?

-I can educate you on how to reach out in a proper manner. Compassion and love is the key. 

What are some tips you can give me for gain the community’s approval and desire to help with this project?

-Flyers are always a good start. It shows the people you are serious. Also, going to the work place of family member is always good when you’re starting out, because they are more familiar with you and will spread the word and start you off with your project goals.

Do you have any previous experience with helping the less fortunate? 

-Yes. I not only worked at the Convalescent Hospital, but I also took people into my home and gave them hope. Whether they were on the streets, or just simply struggling financially at home, I have always opened up my home people that are in need.

Do you believe that this is a worthwhile project?

-Absolutely! No one in our country should go hungry!  I am thrilled to aide in this project. I have many ideas and advice to give that will aid in this project. 

I am excited to begin this project and hopeful changed individual lives in the process. Im not saying this is going to be easy, but im definitely saying it’s going to be worth it! We have already conducted ideas about choosing 20 families to bless with a bag of groceries. I know it doesn’t seem like a lot, but it’s a start. As we make a push more gaining donations, more families and individuals will be blessed.