While Harris understands the importance of having a week of service in poverty-stricken communities, he believes the real effect is the desire to do this type of service year-round.
He said that “you have to do what is required,” an attitude he developed after finding himself constructing a work space for Community Life, an organization focused on training homeless Americans for jobs.
Although he was initially disappointed with the little interaction he was having with the community members, Harris realized that every step counts and patience is needed to make a difference. He said that at the end of the day, their work is saving the organization thousands of dollars on rental space and allowing them to allocate more money to their efforts. In a week, he realized the importance of service that will last him a lifetime.© Copyright 2005 by DiverseEducation.com
