Today you will hear Lauren Sanner's reflection on our Proclaim Justice Day.

-Emily

Walking down to Hartz Plaza, I did not know I would wait there for 3 hours to do the only 2 service hours on the trip I would be participating in. Luckily, it was worth every bead of sweat and all of my impatience. As we drove towards our service site, it was remarkable to see huge, beautiful, historical homes completely run down next to the same types of home clean and wonderfully kept. We were part of a project to restore 100 blocks, block by block, house by house, in hopes to make the neighborhood a beautiful, safe place to live. We mowed lawns, pulled weeds, picked up trash, etc. It was remarkable to see all of the kind faces of the locals whom were excited for us to be there. The man who offered us his porch to rest upon, who gave us ice water. One excited man, obviously a little more fortunate than others in his area, holding his selfie stick towards us as we shouted, proud to be helping, and having fun doing it. The group of friends who hung out on their porch and gave shouts of encouragement and thanks. The amount of work we got done in 2 hours is remarkable. Detroit is remarkable.

-Lauren