Grace Place has not only allowed me the opportunity to give back to my McAuley community by reaching out to those who need help getting back on their feet, but also to develop relationships with the other girls by learning to work together for a common cause. I really enjoy volunteering and delivering the food we make because I can see how thankful the residents are and it makes me feel privileged to be able to serve them. The girls make it easy to organize meals, and we have a fun time joking around while cooking the food! It has also been a learning experience because I've had to make things that I usually wouldn't otherwise have cooked. We have made a few minor mistakes as far as cooking goes, but we always seem to make it work somehow! I'm glad I got involved in Grace Place through my years at McAuley and plan to continue volunteering when in college for a similar cause. It has been a very rewarding experience.