While donating goes a long way, there are also other ways to give back or help us on our mission to connect financially struggling students with the resources needed to follow their dreams of attaining a degree. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and help a cause that you’re passionate about. There are also many other reasons why volunteering benefits both you and the organization where you’re volunteering. Here is a list of reasons why you should try volunteering. It’s a great way to give back Volunteering provides the volunteer opportunities to give back to a cause without donating money or supplies. Donating time is the most valuable resource you can give an organization that you believe in. No task is too small, and some organizations operate solely on volunteer work, so any help is always appreciated. It’s a great way to add to your resume or portfolio Volunteering is a great way to get in-field experience that you can add to your resume. Whether in the sam...

On February 24, 2022, the world watched in horror as Russia invaded the neighboring country of Ukraine. Since the attacks began, over 3 million Ukrainians have fled their homes, and tens of thousands have been killed (Ukraine Refugee Situation, 2022). Most of the refugees have fled to the surrounding countries of Poland, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Hungary. Moreover, the number of people remaining in Ukraine without access to electricity and gas supplies is increasing, with an estimated 960,000 families without electricity and 264,000 families without gas (Situation Ukraine Refugee Situation, 2022). Humanitarian efforts are of the utmost importance in Ukraine and surrounding countries.           But how do we help Ukraine? With the UN ordering Russia to halt attacks and many countries enforcing sanctions against Russia and Putin, it may feel like any attempted effort at helping will be minuscule, but that’s not true. People in Ukraine and ...

4 Places that Give Help at Wayne State University When you are in school, making ends meet can be extremely difficulty. And if you are making ends meet, having any money left over for anything else is practically unheard of. We are not stranger to the jokes about college students being broke, but it is a serious problem that is on the rise. WSU recognizes this problem, and has several different organizations and programs to help students. Finding help can often me embarrassing, or difficult, especially if you do not know where to start. Here are a few of the different options for help that WSU offers students who are struggling financially.  1. The HIGH Program The Helping Individuals Go Higher (HIGH) Program is a program run by the university's first lady, Mrs. Jacqueline Wilson. This program is designed to help financially burdened students. The program will assist students with all different kinds of financial problems such as tuition, rent, books, transportation,...

HELPING HOMELESS PEOPLE One care-bag at a time I know it is something we have all thought when someone who is homeless asks for money, "what are they really going to use my money for?" This is normal, and most people will have this thought at least once or twice in their lifetime, but this should not discourage you from helping people in need. Instead of just giving money, try creating care bags for the homeless. Care bags are a way to help people who are in need, and know exactly where your help is going. So what is inside of a care bag? There is an endless amount of things you could put into a care bad, but it is important to remember to put the essentials in a care bag for a homeless person. Here at HIGH, we have compiled a list of cheap essentials we find important to have when making a care bag.   Shampoo Toothpaste/ Toothbrush  Water Canned Goods Crackers (or a nonperishable item like this) Hat/Gloves/Scarf  T-shirt Pants Socks/Shoes Fem...

Why Should I Give to a Charity?  5 Reasons to Give to a Charity  When it comes to taking your hard earned money and just giving it away, it is not always an easy decision. Sure, giving to a charity sounds like a good deed to do… but then again, you worked really hard to just give that money away. So why should you take your hard earned money and just give it away to someone or something else? There are plenty of reasons donating to a charity is worth it, but here are the HIGH Program’s top 5 reasons to donate to a charity.  1. Even small donations have an impact   Donating can seem pointless when you do not have a lot to give. BUT, this should not detour you from donating. Every little amount will help that charity or nonprofit organization you chose to donate to. Sure, they may talk about big donations, but even 5 dollars can help someone who is in need of a little extra help at the moment. So remember, even if you can only give 5 dollars to that lo...