The Minuteman Chapter of Student Corps recently held two community service events supporting and collaborating with the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, MA.
16 volunteers went to the House on July 20 to organize residential and storage rooms, take out the trash, and perform other household chores. In addition, everyone participated in the making of a Meal from the Heart that included homemade pizza, spring rolls, chicken wings, fried rice, salad, chopped fruit, and chocolate chip cookies.
The house manager Celine was also kind to give newcomers a tour of the facility and an overview of the charity’s work supporting and providing housing to families of children requiring medical treatment at local hospitals. Throughout the event, volunteers were also able to connect with current residents, including those from foreign countries like the Dominican Republic and Vietnam.
9 volunteers came to the House on August 17 to set up and organize pantry shelves and the House refrigerator as well as to make another Meal from the Heart with a menu similar to the previous visit. Volunteers from last year reconnected with a boy from Turkey who first came to the House in the aftermath of the 2023 earthquake, and all were able to interact with new residents from across the country.
The Minuteman Chapter hopes to continue our partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield and looks forward to more upcoming events.
Written by Owen He
Student Corps 