It’s hard to believe that I’ve just completed my fourth week at Seeds of Caring. It feels like just yesterday I was starting my journey, and now I’m already halfway through my 10-week fellowship, provided by The Columbus Foundation. This week was smooth, though not without its challenges, as we prepare for our annual break—a time for the staff to rejuvenate from the year’s hard work.

Reflecting on my first week, I’m reminded of how every journey has a beginning and an end, emphasizing the importance of making the most of every moment. This week continued our focus on summer program events, reinforcing our mission to empower the same children we had from previous weeks to create a kinder community.

Monday was a bit rough. We had planned to visit the same school we had been going to these past weeks to teach the kids about kindness, specifically towards hospitalized children and families at Ronald McDonald House. Unfortunately, upon arrival, we discovered the school was closed for the day without prior notice. Our project manager, Juliana Hussman, took the opportunity to treat me and the other intern, Morgan Murley, which was a nice break from our routine. We returned to the office to finish up the day’s activities.

Tuesday went smoothly. We visited the school and had a wonderful time with the kids, teaching them to be compassionate towards hospitalized children and their families. They enthusiastically packed snack kits and made blankets for the families at Ronald McDonald House. It’s heartwarming to see children learn the importance of helping others in need and realize there is no difference between them and others in their community.

Wednesday was a slower day with many staff members working from home to finalize tasks before the break. I focused on my research project and gathered materials for Thursday’s event.

Thursday mirrored Tuesday’s success. I had the opportunity to lead the event, explaining the activities and guiding the children through the lessons. Knowing myself and how I like everything to be perfect, I felt I could have done better with my presentation but it was a valuable learning experience as the children still had a great time helping. I’ve already started thinking about how to improve my presentation skills in July.

Thursday mirrored Tuesday’s success. I led the event, explaining activities and guiding the children through the lessons. Although I felt I could have done better with my presentation, it was a valuable learning experience. I’ve already started thinking about how to improve my presentation skills in July.

Friday was particularly eventful. We hosted an event with IGS Energy, where we shared our mission and impact with their employees and their children. It was an inspiring experience and we are hoping that IGS Energy stays interested in partnering with us to further our cause. This partnership could bring additional resources and volunteers, amplifying our efforts to make a difference in the community.

Overall, the week was smooth and fulfilling. As we work from home next week, I look forward to continuing my journey with Seeds of Caring and embracing every opportunity to grow and contribute to this incredible organization.

Until next week, have a great time! 🌱❤️

Kanyin