Kennect Club is not about earning service hours to make a college paper look pretty.
The Verrado High School Kennect Club is the ongoing definition of what it means to be a part of an empowering group of individuals, who insert kindness into the atmosphere one community service at a time.
No path in life is perfect nor easy, but participants in this club pave the way for others, making small differences that add up to life-changing accomplishments, benefiting
communities for the better.
“Students do this out of the compassion and kindness they possess in themselves. This club is a good way to begin this journey of compassion, as well as leadership and responsibility,” said Angel N. Mitchell.
One takeaway about Kennect Club is how important this club values everyone, as everyone should be ‘seen, heard, and valued.’ Be a part of a team that values kindness as a payment, like Kennect Club.
The unity that naturally forms within members of Kennect Club is what enables them to do the outstanding.
Laughter, teamwork, and genuine care are qualities that all members embrace. They all share the same dedication and ultimate goal: to help others.
Collaboration and growth are additional key skills developed and evolved in the Kennect Club. In Kennect Club, everyone has an important part to contribute. No task in Kennect Club is too small to go unrecognized for how wonderful each individual’s devotion to helping others is.
Something that really hints at how great Kennect Club is their emphasis on changing the lens of judging people’s problems and appearance, focusing instead on the context of a person’s character.
One of their recent community service projects was at the Andre House in Phoenix. The charity is a place that welcomes all who seek help. André House of Arizona opened its doors on November 29, 1984, when two priests from the Congregation of Holy Cross (affiliated with the University of Notre Dame) rented a house in a working-class neighborhood of Phoenix. It serves a neighborhood and population that face high rates of homelessness, housing instability, and income poverty.
The experience taught club members to define a person “not for what they have or don’t have, but for who they are as a person in society,” a powerful statement said Mitchell. This community service event wasn’t just about going out to pad their college resumes. It was a path for growth, compassion, and connection.
During their time there, Kennect Club built connections with others to better understand what life is through a different set of experiences and goals.
A wonderful remark from Mitchell about their community service was, “the intention and the love behind every act of service,” while also saying, “We strive to make our campus more inclusive and supportive to allow everyone to feel seen and able to give back while still learning valuable and lifelong lessons.”
The community service projects Kennect Club members commit themselves to cannot be more proudly explained as something that carries meaning not just to the community, but to the club members themselves.
At the end of the day, Kennect Club had an empowering understanding that most of us tend to forget: we are all humans who make mistakes and are still deserving of love, respect, and attention. If you’re interested in joining the club meets tomorrow after school in the B Wing.