Worcester, MA
United States
I volunteered at an LGBT youth group for a majority of my teens years, five years. I think about all the times I couldn't find queer resources as an adolescent, and it makes me glad I could help so many kids.
Providence, RI
United States
I started a gay straight alliance and a gender studies club at the high school where I teach.
This is a great way to break stereotypes
Rutland, MA
United States
I love helping the community, and people in need. I love animals, and volunteer at the Sweet Pea animal shelter in Paxton, Massachusetts
I'm participating because the more people that volunteer for this project, the more likely the word of this project will go around.
Worcester, MA
United States
I saved 5 kitties from the streets, and now they have furever homes with me!
I am so often said to be all the stereotypes you can imagine bundled into 5 feet.
Volunteered at a church
Hillsboro, NH
United States
I do my best to help others in need, no matter the time or place. I have dedicated my time to become a small town firefighter/EMT to help out my community as a whole.
I'm participating to help the effort in showing that it isn't the negative labels and stereotypes that define people, but positive actions and character instead.
I love working with the kids I teach! Helping them grow as people throughout the year is so rewarding. When you know your making an impact, all the hard work is worth it.
I am participating because pansexual people often have bad stereotypes that follow them. People assume I sleep around, that I just looking for attention, that I'm confused, or even that I'm dangerous. I am who I am. I'm not evil.
Worcester , MA
United States
Every year since I was a baby I've been a part of the Christmas Giving Program run by Refugee Apostolate. I usually help label bags (last year the Bag Party was actually at my house) and then help collect, sort, and bag the gifts. I love doing it mostly because it's so fun, but when I see women with three kids and no coats waiting outside the door for their bags of gifts, I make sure that I put a winter jacket into every bag.
North Grafton, MA
United States
When my grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's was hospitalized for a broken hip, I spent several overnights sitting with her to make sure she didn't injure herself further because the hospital was under-staffed
This project is terrific and I'm very happy to contribute to it! People are strange and unique and wonderful, and everyone should be celebrated for these differences not judged!
Worcester, MA
United States
I work in a group home for young adults with mental illness. I help them through times of suicidal urges, depression, and anxiety by being a counselor, mentor, teacher, and always offering my genuine compassion.
To help everyone remind everyone that finding the good in others is often just as easy as taking a closer look...
