Global Peace Initiatives: Day 2 - Makaila Schieber

     Today we worked with Linda Profitt at Global Peace Initiatives. The group was divided into several groups to accomplish tasks including creating rows of compost piles that will become distributable soil for the people of Indy, moving wood pallets for the future theatre stage at Peaceful Grounds, and removing nails from old boards that will be recycled for future projects. Everyone came in with a great attitude and jumped right into the manual labor set before us. I think everyone is still feeling the side effects:) 

     Peaceful grounds works to not only grow food to be distributed to the community, but they provide education to people about how to start their own gardens and grow their own food. I learned so much about sustainability today and the work that Global Peace Initiatives does is truly inspiring. As Linda told us this morning, while it may take some time to assign everyone a task, once everyone has a task, magic will happen. I am glad to say that magic really did happen. Our accomplishments today saved Linda two months of work. Everything that Global Peace Initiatives achieves is done through the power of volunteering. We were thrilled to be a part of it. 

     I am also happy to share that our group has completely bonded already, giving ourselves the title of "Dream Team." Tomorrow we have another great day with Linda and we are all excited to learn more about sustainability. I can't wait to see what we have in store for Day 3!!!!

-Makaila Schieber