Chase is always on the lookout for ways he can help others. At just 13 years old, he has already contributed a great deal to the community in Port Allen, Louisiana. He has hosted dinners for senior citizens, donated hundreds of pairs of socks to the homeless, and now he is contributing directly to the kids at his school.
Chase noticed many children at Port Allen Middle School have a hard time affording new clothing, especially when events like school dances and graduations come up. So when school leaders asked students how they could improve their community, Chase suggested helping families get clothes.
The school agreed, and PAM’s Pantry was born. The concept is simple: First, people donate clothing, shoes, sports equipment, and other helpful personal items. Then, Chase helps organize the donations so headmaster Jessica and the teachers can hand them to those in need.
Jessica says this plan is helping the school meet more kids’ needs than ever before, especially since they live in a low-income area. “We really want the kids to feel like they have somewhere to go when they need something,” the headmaster said. “We only have 215 kids, so we’re able to get to know them really well and try to help them where we can.”
Amanda, Chase’s mother, said she was not the least bit surprised that her son decided to come alongside his peers. “He seems to have a great passion for people,” she said. “I always encourage him to bless others because they deserve happiness, too.”
If more people think like Chase does, the world will be a kinder place! Simply looking for ways to be the change we want to see in the world can have life-changing effects, not just on us, but also on those around us.
4. What did Chase do for the community according to paragraph 1?
A.He hosted a charity dinner for kids. |
B.He gave many pairs of socks to the poor. |
C.He visited the elderly in the nursing home. |
D.He donated his pocket money to the school. |
5. What can we know about PAM’s Pantry?
A.There are many social volunteers. |
B.It is a charity project based on the school. |
C.People donate some money to the organization. |
D.Students can get anything from the organization. |
6. What is Amanda’s attitude towards Chase’s actions?
A.Supportive. | B.Critical. | C.Worried. | D.Indifferent. |
7. What does the author convey in the last paragraph?
A.Chase is a successful student. | B.Everyone can change the world. |
C.Students try their best to help others. | D.Good behavior will make the world better. |