Giving back to the community is something that my parents instilled in me early in my childhood. And with my life experience, I believe that empowering the youth is the best way I can give back to society. Elementary and middle school outreach has always been something I devoted a substantial amount of time to in some way, shape, or form. Last weekend’s volunteering event was supposed to be one such outreach effort. But what ensued, beyond having a tremendous effect on the immediate community, also profoundly impacted me. When I arrived at the park, I
