Spalding Students Dare to Make a Difference

Oh, the sun shines bright in the halls of Hotel Louisville!  Recently, a dozen students from Spalding University's Occupational Therapy program traded their day away from classes to help spruce up the common areas on the first and second floors of Wayside Christian Mission's Hotel Louisville.  The students spent the day dusting tables, walls, benches and polishing windows and doors.  These students are working toward their Masters of Science degrees in Occupational Therapy at Spalding University's Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy and were giving their own time and efforts to the Global Day of Service.

 According to Occupational Therapist and instructor Dr. Laura Strickland, the student volunteers enjoyed the "ability to come together as a collaborative to make a difference."  The school's mission is "compassion, service, peace and justice."  Dr. Strickland is proud that these students "live by those principals through their service at Hotel Louisville."

Here are some quotes from Dr. Strickland's occupational therapy students who donated their time and good efforts to us:

"There is nothing better than spending a Saturday cleaning--you can look at your work and feel accomplished."--Susan

"I am honored and privileged to help an organization that has helped the community over the many years."--April

"I enjoyed being a part of something that benefits our community.  Putting smiles on others' faces and for them to know someone cares is a great gift."--Kimberly

"I'm very excited to be a part of this partnership and look forward to future opportunities to help this organization."--Rebecca

"Thank you for this opportunity.  I really enjoy getting to know more about what Wayside does for Louisville's community."--Jennifer

"It is a great feeling to partner with those who also want to give back and make lasting impressions on the community."--Ashley

"It felt good to do something beneficial for an organization that does so much to help others."--Erica