Argument : Kahne and Westheimer


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 The authors Kahne and Westheimer argue that charity work is misinterpreted and change isn't done as often. A lot of these projects can be done with political intentions while others are just trying to be good American citizens. Throughout America having students complete a certain amount of community service is a graduation requirement, this is done to show what activism can accomplish and to make personal connections. Doing so can show students the perspective of others and learn about poverty, homelessness, racism, etc. Many people though don't like the thought of stepping out of their own neighborhood and seeking out places that need help because they believe that the bad parts are dangerous. If you want to see a change in the area through people from outside with eth resources have to help as well. The impact that charity can have on people can be large, the giving of donations towards a goal is huge for those who need it. The privileged orchestrate the giving of donations and in one way it can be personal and in others it isn't. In class, we talked about Toys for Tots in which is a charity but not very personal. If you volunteered at a homeless shelter and came once a month to visit those you made connections with that is a more personal version of charity. Making a change is volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in which the system is sponsored and community members and those who care/ are affected come other and rebuild homes every weekend. This directly impacts someone's life and is a commitment done by the community. Throughout my life, I have completed a lot of community service from reading at my local library to kids to 250+ hours growing food for my local food bank. These authors have helped me see through that the help is needed in other parts of Rhode Island as well and I have to seek places outside my neighborhood. Community service and service learning are both very important and progressive acts that can lead to citizens developing a passion to create change in the country.

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