Areas of Social Need

Three areas of social need that I am interested in...

1. Homeless community.
In urban cities, people are alive there. Some people seem busy going to meetings, people sitting at a coffee shop, leisurely reading books, talking, waiting, shopping, just living their lives. However, I always spot homeless people, or addictives among the crowd. Often I see them reaching their hand out for help, for some money, or some food. In addition to that, I see them neglecting themselves from the crowd and hiding in shadows. In narrow streets, I notice them collecting cans, rummaging through dumpsters, or putting drug into their body. What is it that these people could not be accepted by society? What were their daily lives like? I volunteered serving food at homeless shelter once. I had preconceptions and some fear towards them at first, however as I engaged in conversations with them, it was intriguing to hear their life stories. How they became homeless, stories about their families, their previous jobs, or unfortunate happenings in their lives. I am interested in how I can utilize my skills to help the homeless community not just serving them food or providing place to sleep overnight. Perhaps, providing a service that can allow homeless to engage in activities, education, find their hope and bring happiness in their lives.

http://www.providencerescuemission.org/

2. Refugees.
I once watched documentary on North Koreans, on how escape their country to live better lives. I am not sure what is happening in U.S, but I am interested in finding out and learning more about refugees in U.S. I believe they need social services and care in adjusting to the new environment and culture.

3. Art Education for children or people with disability.
http://www.vsartsri.org/