On February 21st, college students affiliated with Tzu Chi New York Collegiate Youth Association came together to help the homeless community of New York City.
Alumni of the association and experienced Tzu Chi volunteers came along to mentor, and with their support, the group handed out Tzu Chi blankets and scarves, and grilled cheese sandwiches, oranges and water bottles.
In total, 35 volunteers took part in this initiative, and were divided into six groups, each consisting of a senior volunteer, alumni member, and at least one male participant.
Even though some found it hard to ask the homeless if they wanted anything, or had a difficult time locating them in the first place, in general each group offered something to at least 1-2 people fending for themselves on the streets.
