"When disaster strikes, the world must respond. That is our responsibility as human beings; we must care for one another, especially when in need. Therefore, I was baffled as to why it took weeks to aid Haiti after the catastrophic…

The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius wrote, A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.   Success doesn't appear at once, it is the combination of diligence, preparation, and time. Strong programs do not begin strong; they grow…

Everyone has their niche, an activity they can execute that allows them to stand out. In my community I learned of an animal rehabilitation center that worked closely with domestic animals. After some further research, I discovered the employees were…

"They say hard work pays off. I learned this by putting one foot in front of the other. Through cross country and track I have developed a strong work ethic and the mental fortitude to never give in, no matter…

After suffering from Parkinson for twelve years, my grandfather passed away. On the day he died, my mother and I were the only two in his room. Shaking, I watched him take his last breath. The most difficult thing for…

My volunteer work is my passion. From a young age, I began looking through volunteer manuals, awaiting for the day I finally turned 13 or 14, the age required by most organizations for their volunteers. Since I was unable to…

Operation Military Kids is an U.S. Army organization connecting with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Regardless of whether families are experiencing deployment for the first time, the second time, or any amount of deployments, OMK's…