Paint-a-Thon

My first community service opportunity that I completed was for the organization called Students Helping Soldiers. I have been an active member of this club since my freshman year and I really enjoy going to all the events that they offer. The paint-a-thon is one of my favorite events and I am really glad I had the chance to experience it during my time here at Stevenson. Since this was my second year volunteering at the paint-a-thon, I had an idea of what to expect. We went to a house in Arlington Heights which was pretty small and worn down. The house was owned by a family of a veteran and needed a little fix up. I dressed in clothes I did not mind getting dirty and got right to work when I arrived. The supervisors, Ms. Bush and Coach Moran, had everyone busy doing a different part of the house. There were kids painting the house on ladders and even their hands and knees. I helped paint the side of the house a dark red color and then continued to help paint the garage. The garage had a very detailed design so I had to be extra careful not to screw it up. Although at times it seemed like a giant art project, this was someone's house I was painting and I wanted to make sure to do a good job. I may not be the most artistic but this was really a job anyone could do.
Unfortunately I could not stay until the end to meet the owner of the house. I would have liked to have gotten a chance to talk with them, but I knew that my main job there was to just paint the house. Overall, I had so much fun and it feels so fulfilling to give back to someone who has done so much for our country. It only makes sense to help the people who have helped us and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to volunteer for such an amazing event.