End of March: Class Thoughts on Nonprofit work & How We've Been Impacted (Written by Sabrina)

It's been about six months now where my class and I are continuing this process of allotting a local nonprofit organization in Massachusetts a $10,000 grant thanks to the Learning By Giving Foundation. We as a class have had many discussions during this RFP process and many heated debates. It has not been easy deciding who stays and who goes because in the end of the day, each and ever nonprofit is doing SOMETHING to help our society. That we know.

I have met several people in this class, from all walks of life. Some have benefited from the services of a nonprofit, some grew up knowing about the long lasting benefits of nonprofits, and some, like myself, have never experienced firsthand nor second, the impact a nonprofit can make on a life.

So, the Nonprofit Giving class here at FSU have decided to dedicate this post to real-life thoughts and feelings so far, being in this class, being exposed to this kind of environment.

I briefly interviewed and received statements from a few classmates on their own experience being in our class.

"I have always been the kind of person set in my ways...I came into this class knowing I wanted to be a teacher however this class has actually made me want to do something in the nonprofit sector as well...I can now see myself not only being a teacher but also being involved in a nonprofit in the future..."

                                                                                - Brooke, an Early education/ Sociology major


"This class has changed my perspective on society for the better..."

                                                                                - Zaria, a Sociology/ Psychology major 


"So far, I've learned not only the different ways and places I can give back to my community, I have also learned how to open my heart more and realized that everyone deserves help, no matter what tragedy has come their way. Specifically what the Louis D. Institute is doing."

                                                                                - Macaiah


" I may not have a lot of money to give, but what I do have is my time and my effort which is enough to feed the world's soul and to make someone's life better."

                                                                               - Michelle, a Liberal Studies major