Next Step Shelter took the clothes! When we got there we didn't expect the wearhouse to be that big. In total we donated nine bags of clothes and I'm sure the kids and adults will be excited to get some nice clothes so hopefully they can go out and get jobs to support themselves and their family. I'm really glad I got to do this because it honestly made me feel good to help others and I will continue to donate to their shelter because I love what they stand for and what they do for the people of our land. I really enjoyed this project and am glad that we had to change our project so much until we came to this project idea and made a difference in peoples lives for the better.
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Overall I would call our Kahiau project a success. We got to make a difference in our community and help those in need. We went from trying to start a surf competition, to waiting almost a month for a basketball tournament that turns out wasn't going to happen. Finally we end up at a clothes drive where we got nice clothes to give to some pretty cool people. Our goal was to give them the clothes to give them a better appearance for society to accept them so they could get a job and be successful. We will ask the people who receive the clothes to stay in contact with us to see how a piece of clothing will hopefully help make a difference in their overall life and success. This taught me to be a global citizen by teaching me to accept everyone as a human no matter what. Outward appearance doesn't matter as much as inward appearance and who you are as a person. You are apart of my family because you are human and I've learned to accept all people for that. This project has helped me understand individuality and to be accepting of everyone.
Our first half of our Kahiau project has been completed which was collecting clothes. We are going to drop off the clothes and shoes and other supplies this weekend to next step shelter and goodwill in Waikiki and Kaimuki. We have successfully collected at least 6 trash bags of clothes in great condition that others will be glad to have. We washed the clothes and they are ready for donations. Once these are donated we will have successfully finished the project. Next-Step shelter is a shelter in kaka'ako that deal with the distribution of clothes and housing to the homeless populous. We want to help further this cause because we believe in clothes for all in need. This will help everyone recognize global citizenship and that no matter who you are you can make a difference.
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