09/06/18
For my capstone I have decided I would like to help out with organizing and
setting up a prom for adoptive and foster kids. This week I reached out to
Catherine Rose and she is a part of that organization. When I first reached out to
her, I was nervous because I did not know how she would respond or how she
would feel about helping me with this. When she did respond she was so excited
that I wanted to help, and she said that it is always a pleasure to have volunteers. I
emailed her again and told her I am very interested in meeting her to discuss this
more in person and to set up a start date. We finally set a date which will be
September 11 th at 2:30 and I am very excited to see how it all goes. Truthfully, I am
very nervous to do this because I do not know what to expect. I feel very
passionate about this because I think everyone should get more and have fun. Prom
is a very big thing, and everyone should experience it some people do not have
everything like dresses, shoes, and money for makeup and this organization and
this event helps provide all of that which is super awesome. Some people take
things for granted and I feel like this just opens your eyes into the real world. I
hope that when I finish, I made people feel good and excited. I know this does not
make a big change in the world but at least it is a push into making a change.
For my capstone I have decided I would like to help out with organizing and
setting up a prom for adoptive and foster kids. This week I reached out to
Catherine Rose and she is a part of that organization. When I first reached out to
her, I was nervous because I did not know how she would respond or how she
would feel about helping me with this. When she did respond she was so excited
that I wanted to help, and she said that it is always a pleasure to have volunteers. I
emailed her again and told her I am very interested in meeting her to discuss this
more in person and to set up a start date. We finally set a date which will be
September 11 th at 2:30 and I am very excited to see how it all goes. Truthfully, I am
very nervous to do this because I do not know what to expect. I feel very
passionate about this because I think everyone should get more and have fun. Prom
is a very big thing, and everyone should experience it some people do not have
everything like dresses, shoes, and money for makeup and this organization and
this event helps provide all of that which is super awesome. Some people take
things for granted and I feel like this just opens your eyes into the real world. I
hope that when I finish, I made people feel good and excited. I know this does not
make a big change in the world but at least it is a push into making a change.
9/30/19
As of now I have 8 hours of field work. Truthfully, the time for me passes by
because I love what I am doing. I have been getting contact information from past volunteers and
figuring out who will attend. I also have been organizing the dresses and putting them on the new
racks. Something that really made me happy was making the gift bags, the reason this made me
happy was because I was actually seeing the things they would be getting and me thinking about
how these little gift bags can make someone’s day. Knowing that there are more than 400,000
kids in foster care makes me upset and they really do not have anything but by doing this I feel
like it is progress to boosting their confidence. We have getting donations which means more
choices for the girls and boys to pick. Seeing how many people volunteer for this makes me
think that there is a real change coming because when people work together good things are
more likely to occur. My goal this year is to do a drive in my school to get more donations and to
actually get some volunteers from my class and or other grades. The reason this is my goal is
because I want to show that we are more than a school and we are more than just a capstone
project, that we actually do these things because we care for our community and our people and
do not want to see it get worse. From today on I will be working on the flyer to hang up in school
and getting in contact with more people. I will be also letting people know how they can help out
and volunteer. This project is more than a project it is something that helps others, benefits more
than one person, and builds character. This means more to me than any grade yes, I only did this
for a graduation requirement but going into this I did not think my mind would change but it
actually did and from now on I think I will be always helping this foundation with the next years
avenue of dreams.
As of now I have 8 hours of field work. Truthfully, the time for me passes by
because I love what I am doing. I have been getting contact information from past volunteers and
figuring out who will attend. I also have been organizing the dresses and putting them on the new
racks. Something that really made me happy was making the gift bags, the reason this made me
happy was because I was actually seeing the things they would be getting and me thinking about
how these little gift bags can make someone’s day. Knowing that there are more than 400,000
kids in foster care makes me upset and they really do not have anything but by doing this I feel
like it is progress to boosting their confidence. We have getting donations which means more
choices for the girls and boys to pick. Seeing how many people volunteer for this makes me
think that there is a real change coming because when people work together good things are
more likely to occur. My goal this year is to do a drive in my school to get more donations and to
actually get some volunteers from my class and or other grades. The reason this is my goal is
because I want to show that we are more than a school and we are more than just a capstone
project, that we actually do these things because we care for our community and our people and
do not want to see it get worse. From today on I will be working on the flyer to hang up in school
and getting in contact with more people. I will be also letting people know how they can help out
and volunteer. This project is more than a project it is something that helps others, benefits more
than one person, and builds character. This means more to me than any grade yes, I only did this
for a graduation requirement but going into this I did not think my mind would change but it
actually did and from now on I think I will be always helping this foundation with the next years
avenue of dreams.
10/8/19
This last month has been very busy for me. I have done very much for capstone and I
have been feeling good about the progress. I have been organizing dresses that were donated and
wrapping them, getting them ready for the girls to pick in March. Something else that I have
been doing is calling photographers, hair and makeup artist, and just stores and places that
donated in the past. Many people that done it in the past are going to help us out this year and
that has taken a load off of us. Jenny Boom Boom has confirmed that she will be the host
the fashion this year which is a great deal. It has been stressful trying to reach out to everyone
and trying to get donations from people because sometimes people are busy to get back to us. I
am now trying to organize a drive at school to get things for the goodie bags like soap, makeup,
razor, and everything else that they can take away for themselves. Also, I am looking for dresses,
tuxes, and shoes for them to have. Something else we have done was go to a ropes course that
was provided by the National Guard and it was very nice of them to give our school and class a
learning experience. During this time, we bonded and worked as a group to figure out tasks. We
worked together with people we barely talk to and we learned very much out of this. Even
though you may not know the person on a deep level you can work through anything with
anyone. My goal for my capstone is to get as many people as possible to donate things because I
know it will mean a lot to our guests and I am hoping to get some volunteers from my class to
help me out the day of the prom and feel the same joy I feel when I go to my capstone every
week.
This last month has been very busy for me. I have done very much for capstone and I
have been feeling good about the progress. I have been organizing dresses that were donated and
wrapping them, getting them ready for the girls to pick in March. Something else that I have
been doing is calling photographers, hair and makeup artist, and just stores and places that
donated in the past. Many people that done it in the past are going to help us out this year and
that has taken a load off of us. Jenny Boom Boom has confirmed that she will be the host
the fashion this year which is a great deal. It has been stressful trying to reach out to everyone
and trying to get donations from people because sometimes people are busy to get back to us. I
am now trying to organize a drive at school to get things for the goodie bags like soap, makeup,
razor, and everything else that they can take away for themselves. Also, I am looking for dresses,
tuxes, and shoes for them to have. Something else we have done was go to a ropes course that
was provided by the National Guard and it was very nice of them to give our school and class a
learning experience. During this time, we bonded and worked as a group to figure out tasks. We
worked together with people we barely talk to and we learned very much out of this. Even
though you may not know the person on a deep level you can work through anything with
anyone. My goal for my capstone is to get as many people as possible to donate things because I
know it will mean a lot to our guests and I am hoping to get some volunteers from my class to
help me out the day of the prom and feel the same joy I feel when I go to my capstone every
week.
12/8/19
During these past couple of weeks, I have been doing work very much in school and out
of school with my capstone. In school I have made a flyer for my drive which will be in January
since that will be when we come back from break and there are many drives going on now. I
have also started my website and have got a few things done with that which I am still changing
and making progress. At my actual capstone I have reserved a DJ for the day of the event and
have made some changes to the papers and checked over everything like paperwork and emails.
The dresses needed to be checked and put in bags, so they do not get ruined since the days are
getting closer and the event is coming up. We have received some more items for the gift bags,
but we are in need of more boys and men’s things, so we are trying to get some places to donate.
I have been looking for some places that give money or grants so we can buy some things for the
event and for the girls and boys. We want to make this an unforgettable night for them and even
if we make only one person happy it is a big difference. Even though it may be stressful planning
a huge event and everything that is involved it is worth it at the end for you and others. Some
things I am going to start doing soon are calling the parents of the kids and seeing who will be
attending the event and getting some information about that. Another thing I will be doing is
searching for volunteers, about 2 weeks ago I made a brochure for upcoming volunteers just
informing what we are doing and what they will be doing on the day of the events. Sometimes it
is hard because you feel like you do not have enough people to run the event, but someone
always pulls through if another person cannot attend.
During these past couple of weeks, I have been doing work very much in school and out
of school with my capstone. In school I have made a flyer for my drive which will be in January
since that will be when we come back from break and there are many drives going on now. I
have also started my website and have got a few things done with that which I am still changing
and making progress. At my actual capstone I have reserved a DJ for the day of the event and
have made some changes to the papers and checked over everything like paperwork and emails.
The dresses needed to be checked and put in bags, so they do not get ruined since the days are
getting closer and the event is coming up. We have received some more items for the gift bags,
but we are in need of more boys and men’s things, so we are trying to get some places to donate.
I have been looking for some places that give money or grants so we can buy some things for the
event and for the girls and boys. We want to make this an unforgettable night for them and even
if we make only one person happy it is a big difference. Even though it may be stressful planning
a huge event and everything that is involved it is worth it at the end for you and others. Some
things I am going to start doing soon are calling the parents of the kids and seeing who will be
attending the event and getting some information about that. Another thing I will be doing is
searching for volunteers, about 2 weeks ago I made a brochure for upcoming volunteers just
informing what we are doing and what they will be doing on the day of the events. Sometimes it
is hard because you feel like you do not have enough people to run the event, but someone
always pulls through if another person cannot attend.
1/2/20
I have not been to my capstone recently because a lot of things are
done and we are now just separating clothing and other donations. I also did
not go this week or last week because they had some off days too but I will be
going this week and I will retouch on anything that needs to be reviewed. I
will also this month start my drive and see how many things I can collect,
making this drive is something big because I never really organized something
like this and getting donations myself is new for me. Other than capstone I
have been applying to many colleges and scholarships and trying to figure out
what I want to do and how I am going to do it. I also started working and I am
saving money up so my parents do not have to pay for my college alone, Even
though it is not much but it is something. With the new year starting I have
many plans for this year and I feel like this is the year for me to do anything
I want and really stay committed to something for myself and not for others.
Many more opportunities are ahead and I will try to take advantage of all of
them. Capstone has opened my eyes and showed me there is much more in the world
and not everything is the same and not everything has to be alike so with what
I have learned this past year I want to use in the upcoming one. I am very
excited for the event itself and I want to see how the kids react and how they
feel about themselves and me helping them personally will show me something I
have never done and It will show me more and give me more experience.
I have not been to my capstone recently because a lot of things are
done and we are now just separating clothing and other donations. I also did
not go this week or last week because they had some off days too but I will be
going this week and I will retouch on anything that needs to be reviewed. I
will also this month start my drive and see how many things I can collect,
making this drive is something big because I never really organized something
like this and getting donations myself is new for me. Other than capstone I
have been applying to many colleges and scholarships and trying to figure out
what I want to do and how I am going to do it. I also started working and I am
saving money up so my parents do not have to pay for my college alone, Even
though it is not much but it is something. With the new year starting I have
many plans for this year and I feel like this is the year for me to do anything
I want and really stay committed to something for myself and not for others.
Many more opportunities are ahead and I will try to take advantage of all of
them. Capstone has opened my eyes and showed me there is much more in the world
and not everything is the same and not everything has to be alike so with what
I have learned this past year I want to use in the upcoming one. I am very
excited for the event itself and I want to see how the kids react and how they
feel about themselves and me helping them personally will show me something I
have never done and It will show me more and give me more experience.
1/28/20
I was planning on doing the drive but many things have shifted and in a way for good. It is sad that we did not do a drive but it is great that we had enough dresses donated and supplies and we are very grateful for that. I have been doing much work with Catherine and we have been preparing for the Avenue of dreams. Some things I have done are cleaning out some things we don’t need and started organizing the dresses and tuxes for the event. I have also started counting the amount of boxes of shoes and accessories which we have very much of. We are very excited for the event which is getting closer by the day but we have so much more work ahead of us and it is tough sorting everything out and getting ready because more things keep coming. I am a bit nervous to see how the event will turn out because I have never helped or planned a big event before which I will be a big part of. As the new year came in I have been more grateful because I have everything that I want and need and seeing how much I can make an impact in somebody's life is very humbling and happy. When I started this project yes I was happy to help but really it was just for me to do to graduate but now working with Catherine has made me love this project and I am so happy I picked it.
I was planning on doing the drive but many things have shifted and in a way for good. It is sad that we did not do a drive but it is great that we had enough dresses donated and supplies and we are very grateful for that. I have been doing much work with Catherine and we have been preparing for the Avenue of dreams. Some things I have done are cleaning out some things we don’t need and started organizing the dresses and tuxes for the event. I have also started counting the amount of boxes of shoes and accessories which we have very much of. We are very excited for the event which is getting closer by the day but we have so much more work ahead of us and it is tough sorting everything out and getting ready because more things keep coming. I am a bit nervous to see how the event will turn out because I have never helped or planned a big event before which I will be a big part of. As the new year came in I have been more grateful because I have everything that I want and need and seeing how much I can make an impact in somebody's life is very humbling and happy. When I started this project yes I was happy to help but really it was just for me to do to graduate but now working with Catherine has made me love this project and I am so happy I picked it.
2/15/20
The Avenue of Dreams event is next month and I am very excited to see what it is all about. So far we have done a lot to get ready for the event. I finished making gift bags and we have over 200 gift bags and we have so many extra goodies that people have donated to us so I am very happy we had enough things. Some other things I have finished was getting a list of all the people who are helping with hair, makeup, and photography. We still would like more people to help out but we have some. Catherine and I sat down and finished the floor plans to see where everyone is going to be, we also finished the food, we decided what would be best to serve to the teens and adults. I checked over the packet of all the things needed and corrected the schedules for everything. We are ready so far for everything and even though we have some other things to do we are confident for the event. Lastly, I have started doing inventory of the things we have and as I remember we have 29 racks of dresses and tuxes which is beyond what we need so we are very grateful for all the donations. It has been stressful because I had to organize so much stuff and make sure everything is done right to have ready for the day of. We have opened up the registration for both volunteers and for people who are attending.
The Avenue of Dreams event is next month and I am very excited to see what it is all about. So far we have done a lot to get ready for the event. I finished making gift bags and we have over 200 gift bags and we have so many extra goodies that people have donated to us so I am very happy we had enough things. Some other things I have finished was getting a list of all the people who are helping with hair, makeup, and photography. We still would like more people to help out but we have some. Catherine and I sat down and finished the floor plans to see where everyone is going to be, we also finished the food, we decided what would be best to serve to the teens and adults. I checked over the packet of all the things needed and corrected the schedules for everything. We are ready so far for everything and even though we have some other things to do we are confident for the event. Lastly, I have started doing inventory of the things we have and as I remember we have 29 racks of dresses and tuxes which is beyond what we need so we are very grateful for all the donations. It has been stressful because I had to organize so much stuff and make sure everything is done right to have ready for the day of. We have opened up the registration for both volunteers and for people who are attending.
03/10/20
This morning I went to go present my project to Mrs. Boutiliers class to get some practice and show them some ideas. I did very well and I was not nervous at all and I was so happy my event was coming up this Saturday the 14th. After I went back to class Catherine then emailed me not to come in today since it was my day to go in and help then she also told me that the event was postponed. I was very upset because we put a lot of hard work into it but I was hopeful it was still going to happen. Later that day she emailed me again and told me that the event was canceled because of the Corona virus and I was upset not just because of all the work but because the kids were so excited and we had so many people sign up. I felt very bad because this was one day they could get away from reality and have fun and enjoy themselves and for them to not have it was upsetting. In conclusion this was my last day of my capstone, I wish It had turned out differently but everything happens for a reason and doing this project and organizing this event was a big thing in my life and I am so happy I got to experience it.
This morning I went to go present my project to Mrs. Boutiliers class to get some practice and show them some ideas. I did very well and I was not nervous at all and I was so happy my event was coming up this Saturday the 14th. After I went back to class Catherine then emailed me not to come in today since it was my day to go in and help then she also told me that the event was postponed. I was very upset because we put a lot of hard work into it but I was hopeful it was still going to happen. Later that day she emailed me again and told me that the event was canceled because of the Corona virus and I was upset not just because of all the work but because the kids were so excited and we had so many people sign up. I felt very bad because this was one day they could get away from reality and have fun and enjoy themselves and for them to not have it was upsetting. In conclusion this was my last day of my capstone, I wish It had turned out differently but everything happens for a reason and doing this project and organizing this event was a big thing in my life and I am so happy I got to experience it.