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When I first began volunteering, I thought I knew what “equity” meant: giving everyone the same opportunities to succeed. But through my experiences serving my community, I’ve realized that it's more about meeting people where they are and giving them what they truly need to thrive. At the Sharon Forks Library, I helped plan programs for children and teens, many of whom didn’t always have access to educational resources at home. Watching their excitement as they read new book

As part of Pebble Tossers' Teen Leadership Program, I became a part of a team of six volunteers working towards making a difference in the lives of youth. Unsure on how to start, we first began tutoring children in the Peachtree Corners area of Georgia. Our goal was to help underprivileged kids strengthen their reading and spelling skills. Many of them had limited access to structured academic support outside of school, yet they were curios and enthusiastic about learning. As

A few months, ago I decided to pick up something I've never done before: knitting. However, I wasn't looking for a new hobby or a way to pass time. I wanted to contribute to a greater cause through my knitting. Through Madhatter Knits, an organization that donates handmade beanies to newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), I started knitting hats for premature babies. When I first began, I had no idea what I was doing. My stitches were uneven, loops slipped off, an

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Health equity is an important topic in today’s society, reaching far beyond the confines of traditional education. When students engage...