The Impact of Community
Mentor 1
Peter Blewett
Location
Union 280
Start Date
5-4-2019 12:20 PM
Description
As a freshman, I spent a majority of my first semester exploring my new home of Milwaukee. This exposed a deep rooted dichotomy to me that was not as apparent until I began researching the history of Milwaukee in class. I felt a connection to the city, but learned the downfalls, I grew concerned. There are a multitude of systemic issues that have affected Milwaukee citizens for decades and many new issues arising daily. In the midst of this I began volunteering at an organization called Our Next Generation. Within this organization I saw the power of empowering the individual, with an undertone of a solid support system. Igniting a spark, I began to contemplate the changes that each individual can make to contribute to their community.
The Impact of Community
Union 280
As a freshman, I spent a majority of my first semester exploring my new home of Milwaukee. This exposed a deep rooted dichotomy to me that was not as apparent until I began researching the history of Milwaukee in class. I felt a connection to the city, but learned the downfalls, I grew concerned. There are a multitude of systemic issues that have affected Milwaukee citizens for decades and many new issues arising daily. In the midst of this I began volunteering at an organization called Our Next Generation. Within this organization I saw the power of empowering the individual, with an undertone of a solid support system. Igniting a spark, I began to contemplate the changes that each individual can make to contribute to their community.
