WHAT WAS YOUR PRECONCEIVED NOTION OF YOUR INDUSTRY BEFORE WORKING FOR YOUR COMPANY? I honestly had no idea what to expect going into this internship. I only knew what the internet had told me about homelessness and I really could not predict what anything would be like.
Even though I did not know much, I was excited to be able to be part of Y2Y as they seemed like an amazing organization that genuinely wanted to help people, which I learned that they are! This week, I met so many intelligent and kind people that were not only enthusiastic to help, but are also incredibly hard working. We focused primarily on cooking dinner foods and when we had time, we would organize supply. Amy, a supervisor, was super helpful and talked to us a lot about what they do at Y2Y. She told us that they took in youths between 18 to about 24 that need reservations for staying the night, but even without a reservation they offer food, water, and blankets/clothing. She also talked about why they take limited youths, which has to do with the capacity and because there is a (adult) homeless shelter nearby that most people go to. Overall, It was an amazing experience and I can't wait to learn more!
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