This week, Randy Bickers, a representative of Charlottesville's Housing Department, came to speak to us about the various public housing neighborhoods there are in the surrounding area. The stats he gave us were absolutely astounding, and it made me realize how much I take for granted the things I have in my life. Nothing is guarenteed, and I believe people need to be much more grateful for the things they have. Some of the individuals living in the housing projects are out of work, and when they are working they are very much underemployed. We should give back when we have the opportunity, and with the various volunteering opportunities the community has to offer, it shouldn't be too hard to find something that's your niche. I encourage everyone to get out and volunteer. Your efforts will and do make a difference.

-Alexis