Volunteered as a regular morning shift crew member. Responsibilities included preparing breakfast for all guests, sanitizing and closing the kitchen, and helping with cleaning living quarters. Throughout the summer, the constant interaction with the underprivileged was a constant reminder of the blessings I had. Moreover, after meeting some of the more driven youth, I was astounded by the guests’ grit. Despite major setbacks in life, some of the homeless were adamant that their situation was temporary and were truly doing everything they could to change their circumstances. Their drive wore off on me and I am eternally grateful to have volunteered at Y2Y’s Harvard Square location.