Spent time learning about the state government at different levels and within different departments.

Originally planned a supply drive for homeless shelters during my page week that would work through the Greek Orthodox Youth Association, but in the wake of Hurricane Helene the project pivoted to a hurricane supply drive. However, there were several other drives going on at the same time, so we pivoted yet again to have our Sunday schoolers make cards for the hurricane victims.

Worked with Sunday school classes at my church to write letters of support to children impacted by hurricane helene. This act encouraged compassion and helped create a community bond between children across the state. The children were inspired to work towards a toy drive for this same group that is currently in progress.

After doing this event, I have learned several things about not only running service projects but also the willingness of others to help. The project had to change several times, and ended up being completely different from its original concept, which showed me that sometimes you need to adapt not only to the needs of your community, but also the demand for your project. If I had done another supply drive, it would have just been caught up in all the other ones, and likely wouldn't have garnered much support. I also learned how willing people are to help cause they care about, as I received rapid support from many people in my church when they heard what I wanted to do, and without them I couldn't have completed the project. This project taught me these key lessons that I can take moving forward in order to make better projects in the future and help others with their projects.