For my Senior Capstone project, I wanted to do something that mattered to me and could help my community. I started by asking, “How can we help kids have more places to go outside of home and school?” At first, I had a few ideas, like planning an Iftar event during Ramadan, starting MSA classes, or doing a clothes drive. But things didn’t work out—some plans got rejected, and others were just too hard to pull off. After talking with my advisor, I decided to volunteer at the Francisville Recreation Center. It was something I could do right away and something I cared about. I spent time with the kids there, playing games, helping out, and making them feel welcome. I realized that just being there for them made a big difference. I also learned that a lot of kids don’t go to places like rec centers because no one invites them or makes them feel excited to come. This project helped me see how important it is to have fun, safe places for kids to hang out. I also found out that I’m good at talking to kids and making them feel comfortable. Doing this project made me proud because I helped create the kind of space I wish I had when I was younger. Even though it didn’t start the way I planned, it turned into something really meaningful for me and the community.