The Economics & Social Entrepreneurship classes have been studying and helping the homeless in Hawaii.
They began by conducting a toiletries drive in the upper school.
Over 30 boxes were collected and donated to the Institute for Human Services Women's and Family Shelter.
Kate Bepko, a representative from IHS, visited the classes to talk about how the shelter functions. Students learned how much money is needed to run the shelter, and how much of it goes to utilities, payroll, and food.
They also learned that the shelter serves 800 meals a day, and that each meal costs a little less than $2.
After hearing Ms. Bepko speak, the classes went on a field trip to the IHS Women's and Family Shelter. They took a tour of the facility, and served lunch to the homeless guests.
"It was a humbling experience. I realized how lucky I am and how I take a lot of what's in my life for granted," said senior David Fink.
