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Nov. Blog

November’s service consisted of making sack lunches for the homeless around Tulane’s downtown campus. When I moved here I noticed the large population of homeless that live in the park near the library and under the bridge. I decided it would be a good idea to just provide a meal and take one less worry away from them. Hanaiah and Michaela helped me prepare the lunches and pass them out around campus. It was beyond rewarding to help the people I pass everyday. We plan on completing another lunch give away this month before exams are done. We are also thinking about passing out winter essentials such as gloves and hats. Hours: 4    Total Hours: 7.5

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