Hey Everybody!

Hey everybody! Finals were fierce and I am finally getting back into the routine of daily posting. I realized Room 224 hadn't exactly posted what we accomplished this past semester! I will do a short summary--
First off, we worked in conjunction with Network For Africa--which is a UK based nonprofit. After listening to multiple speakers express both empathy and sympathy for those in Africa, including Becky from N4A, we were motivated to help make a difference. The next step was to figure out what we, on the other side of the world, were going to do to help. We realized a class trip to Rwanda was not going to work and instead focused on fundraising. Our goal was set around $6,000.
We had multiple class discussions about what events would raise the most money and would generate the most amount of people. After breaking into different groups, we focused our attention on each of the individual projects--Pangea Days, Ocean Swim, Miss California Talent Show, Apparel, Screenings, Wristbands and more. Literally everyone in our class was intensely involved in a project (some in multiple projects).
At times some of us were skeptical about what was going to work, but realized there was no way the students involved in each project would fail. After weeks/months of preparation it was time for action! Each event had a great turnout of people, everything was organized, gift baskets, games, children drawing tables, jumpers, live bands, and so much more!
Upon reflecting over the semester, Room 224 realized, "you know what? not only did we make a difference for the people in Africa, but we made hundreds of people more aware of the tragic circumstances which is so important. if more people get involved, more students especially, we can solve literally any problem!" Room 224 became friends, our teacher became a parent and motivator of each individual, and we made a difference. We raised well beyond the $6,000 goal, and in turn were able to not only build a Child-Headed Household, but also were able to send an orphan to college for a year! This event and awareness, and each person involved had definitely affected everybody for eternity. We will continue on our quest to help different causes around the world. We are Active Youth Making A Difference! Join us! Feel free to email united224@yahoo.com for any questions.

-nm