TEARS OF JOY...

To take a bus ride all the way over to Reboot workshop and see Veterans in the workshop stunned me, Then handing a check to the heads of the organization pooled tears to my eyes to see that US teenagers could make such a difference. I cant be more thankful for having this opportunity.







A HUGE THANKS to the donor! And most importantly Thank You Ryan for taking time out of his busy schedule and helping us out.

Where's the mulaa headed towards?

My team and I chose Reboot Workshop and Wounded Worrier Project  to donate to because they both had AMAZING employees we had great phone conversations with them. These people seemed to really genuinely care about our United States Veterans and it made me feel good knowing the money will be used in the right way. 

Our team had such a rough start with this project we procrastinated so much. Once we got the ball rolling we were all able to function together. Team work is putting your heads together and being your self. We all had a hard time communicating together but email was the best way.

INVESTING. Stressful Much?

Hands down giving a donation or investing in a company is way more work then I expected. I really appreciate how Ryan taught us how to evaluate at a organizations/company tax returns and the money they spent in certain areas determine how responsible an organizations/company.


Looking at Tax returns isn't the only way to determine if an organization is the right fit for your cause. There are many aspects of how to evaluate an organization. Having a 1 on 1 conversation with someone that works there gives you a feel for the environment. 

Conversations can be frustrating or shocking when an organization doesn't have time for FREE MONEY! 

Interview with a friend

Today I interviewed my friend Roberto Rivas but I call him Robby !! 

1. He was born in San Diego California  he says things havent changed since he was born but he has a lot more respinsiblities with school.

2. Football has changed his life to become a team player and it helps him stay motivated in lifen. He also has to keep up his graes in order to play. Football has become a great incentive for him to become a better athlete, staying in shape, and student.

3. Money is tight in Robby's family. His dad is the care taker for everything. Robby doesnt have a job now but has been going out in lookig for a job.

4. Robby has learned that he has to work for his money and you have to have a list of priorities with handeling money. He says "Money comes and goes and you have to work for and save your money if you want to get what you want."

5&6. Robby does a lot of community service in church. He's an alter boy and teachs kids Cataclism. He learned that church is an important aspect of his life in order to be successful therefroe he feels obligated to serve his church and God.

7. Its important to particapate in your community as a youth beause it looks good on college apps and you gain some work experience

8. Robby would want to fix the immagration laws because he feels everyone is equal and we shouldnt put a line segragating a group of people.

9. Robby believes he makes a difference in everyone's life by just being happy. He always trys to brighten someone's day and showing people that they can be happy everyday !

10. The seceret of a joyful/fufilling  is always being happy and living life one day at a time.

Lets Save Our Vets!!

Our group name is the Troopers, we are the veteran group.

OUR MISSION

• Keep Veterans off the streets
• Provide better service for our disable and wounded 
• veterans Support Veterans and their families 

Here are a couple of organizations that have the same views as us! 

http://www.dav.org/about/Mission.aspx

http://vfw.org/Common/About-Us/

Brown Bag

What's Inside MY Bag?

  

Family picture

My Family is everything to me because when everything fails you can always depend on your family to welcome you with open arms.

Cheer bow

I put my competition cheer bow in my brown bag because for the past 7 years of my life I've been a cheerleader for football/basketball games and for competitions! Cheer is one of the most important things to me because I grew such a big passion for it and hope to continue it in high school 

Rosary
Religion is a big part of my life I was raised to believe in God and I will continue to turn the hearts of others. 

MAD Cards !

My first experience using the MAD (making a difference) cards made an impression on me about how there are many ways to make a difference in the world. I've learned that I care a lot about family issues, minors issues, and veterans. These issues boiled my blood I was interested into many issue, I kept researching many issue and a lot had women who've dealt with domestic violence. I've learned that I also can change the mind of other with how passionate I was about those topics; my peers also showed how opened minded they were. 

I hope to learn from this Main Street Philanthropy Program how to start helping these organizations and start making a difference in other's lives. I'm also interested in learning about money management for my organization. For those who don't know what Main Street Philanthropy Program its an awesome program that helps others by making a difference in many peoples lives.