Today we went back to re:loom to continue our service. We
cut fabric for the organization while others were rolling the cut fabric and
ripping seams. This work went towards helping the employees loom different
products, such as, wallets, bags, carpets, bracelets, etc. After we were done
with our service we went to the re:loom store to buy products made by the
workers. Re:loom gives jobs to low-income people in order to build their
confidence and a chance to earn money. We were surprised about the quality of
the end products because as we were cutting the fabric we didn’t think that it
would be that it could turn into something tangible. Actually seeing the
products made us feel we did something important for the people who run the
organization and the workers.
In our free time, we went to lunch with workers from Break
Away who are involved in AB program. During our lunch we played Flash and we
learned more about each other. After lunch some of us got ice cream, some got
more food and we had fun in Decatur Square. After we went to Atlanta to Olympic
Park, explored the Coca Cola store, went to the green foundation, played
Frisbee, and went to get more ice cream. Then we went to Grant Park, that is
two blocks away from where we are staying, and walked around and played on the
swings. After we ate dinner and watch a TedTalk about vulnerability, we had
reflection on being vulnerable and why it is necessary when serving others.
-Leisha & Chisato
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