To become more informed, open-minded and compassionate
through helping the homeless in ACCOMPLISHMENTSFed 500 homeless people in our soup kitchen sites Learned about the lives of people in poverty and connected with them on a personal level Made many people smile Made new friends Served hundreds of people in a very direct way Learned about the many different programs helping the needy. FAVORITE MEMORIESThe atmosphere at the Jewish soup kitchen with music and people singing Friendly conversations with other volunteers Comedy Club in NYC Karaoke Talking & connecting with the homeless we served Waking up at and being the last person to get in! ENTERTAINMENTWandering around
downtown Broadway musical, The Producers Little Comedy club Carriage ride Karaoke Conan O’Brien taping Serendipity FAO Schwarz Eating out at restaurants FAVORITE QUOTES“Your dad must be very fertile.” “My Bengali princess!” “I’ll lick your stuff, like your toothbrush.” The theme of the day is, ‘Don’t get your hopes up.” “Regret of the past, fear of the future…the thieves of the present.” PARTICIPANTSJose Apud Alice Chao Rachel Colombana Isabel Kuo Seara Moon Lisa Wei SITE LEADERSSonalee Majumdar and Ange Wang Return to PENN's Alternate Spring Break Website.
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