But Susan, We Have Problems at Home Too!
Sure, there are problems at home too, no matter where home is. If you're reading this post that means you are connected to the internet. Do an online search for local programs, many have very simple drop-in volunteer programs, others need infrastructure building assistance.
Generally, I'm interested in infrastructure building aid programs that incorporate grassroots civic action and education. I was raised with the Korean idea that there is an obligation to feed the hungry for the simple purpose of alleviating suffering. Obviously, this is not an exclusively Korean notion. But the local take on it is probably Buddhist in origin and every Korean my age (38) grew up hearing about widespread starvation during the Korean war. So, for my generation the adage was framed within the context of a hungry person knocking at your door for food and you had to give the person something to eat, even if all you have is a morsel.
So, this morning someone knocked on my door, actually I received an email from Tarek Hobballah of Maghreb Alliance about Compassion Project Los Angeles . Once a month Compassion Project Los Angeles prepares sack lunches and distributes them to homeless people in Downtown Skid Row. The food is prepared at a Buddhist Temple in Pasadena, California. You can volunteer to prepare food, serve it or donate food and packaging supplies. As little or as much as you can do. I'll be there this Sunday morning to help prepare food.
