This event impacted me because it was very nice to see all these families come together and be happy while sharing a fun experience, and I’m glad I got to help with that. Some skills I used were my social skills, I had fun with my fellow volunteers when handing out pizza and it felt like we had been friends for a long time despite meeting that day.

I learned that even small roles matter. Handing out raffle tickets helped get people involved, so I was still contributing to the event. I used communication and organization skills, and it made me realize I like helping people and being part of something that supports the community.

I learned about mental health resources, and that there are people there who can help you if you need help.

The most valuable thing I learned from this event was how important it is for a community to support mental health. I realized that helping others, communicating well, and working as a team are skills that can help me in future jobs. I also learned that I feel good when I’m part of something that makes a positive impact.

At the Come Out and Play 2026 event, I learned how important it is to take care of your mental health and support others. Helping younger kids and families made me feel proud because I was part of something that brought the community together. I also practiced communication and teamwork, which are skills I can use in the future.

We learned many skills like how to use AI in good ways and many more.

I learned about the signs of gambling addiction and how to tend to an addiction.

I learned how to work with a team. I also learned communication skills and team work makes things go faster.

When I got praise it boosted my confidence.

The most valuable thing I learned was how important it is to spread awareness about gambling risks. My video helped educate others in my community. I also built skills like research, communication, and creativity, and I felt proud knowing I was helping others.

I learned how to be more creative which helps in my future career because I want to go into entertainment / theatre and I learned that gambling can start affecting kids at young ages which I didn’t understand how it can really affect friendships and people’s mental health.

I learn teamwork skills. I learned more about how the body works when dealing with STI’s and I learned STI awareness and prevention.

I learned about different illnesses – including all of the STI’s. I learned that “no” is a sentence and you shouldn’t be afraid to stand your ground in certain situations.

The most valuable thing I learned from this experience was understanding the importance of community. Throughout this entire experience, I felt connected to others around me and had an enjoyable time throughout. I learned that I may not be the most vibrant individual but I am always willing to include myself in discussions and conversations.

I learned that I could present a slide presentation in front of an audience in an interactive way. I feel like I built the beginnings of a very important skill, and I plan to make use of it in the future.

I learned to interact more with others because I am very shy.

I learned to interact with others and learned to be a team leader.

This event helped me understand the past and how art has shaped the way the present is right now.

I learned a lot about finding hidden meaning and depth in different pieces of art, and helped me improve
my communication skills. I know this is important, as it is always applicable to have good communication
skills when working with others throughout life.

The most valuable thing I learned from this event is not to look at the full picture of anything and ignore
the details, because sometimes, the picture is made up of just the small details.

What I learned was that art can calm you down. It teaches people about how art can affect your emotions
in both good and bad ways. Art can be a great way to express yourself and emotions.

That art can mean many things: your feelings or what you’re expressing or teaching.

The most valuable thing I learned was how old art is and that it’ll long outlive us. This activity impacted
me by enhancing my creativity and knowledge about art. I learned about myself that art helps heal and
channel emotions that might be difficult to show through something else.

I learnt how to determine the meanings and interpretations behind a piece of art.

I learned the value of art and deeper understanding.

It helped me learn to be more hospitable.

I was able to learn how cared I am in the community of MyNKA, and volunteering with them makes me
happy to share my voice and knowledge. Also, I learned many skills whether it was socializing, prepping
and more! Then, using these skills, I can enhance at any workplace, teach others and recommend this
wonderful community for a spread of kindness.

I learnt about EYAME and how it helps enrich our community and the young people in it.

I learned that this event is an amazing way to get connected with your community and get to know others
is a very important factor

Some things I learned from this event is to follow your passion and what you want to do. Also learning
how you could make a change to your community with no one to judge you in any kind of way. But even if
they judge, don’t pay no mind to it. This event also didn’t really help me seek my future but have an idea on
what I want to do.

The most valuable thing I learned was how these women were an empowering model to all of those who
have a dream to succeed far from their dreams and succeed.

They had police officers there who spoke about bullying in schools, which helped the community. I
learned that there are repeat offenders and kids in High School who have a good group of friends –
basically those kids engaged in learning are less likely to become bullies or get bullied. Communication is
a great skill to help me in my future career. The most important thing I learned was that bullying is bad to
do, and I can help other students who are being bullied by reporting it or being their friend. Finally, I really
enjoy helping others.

The most important thing I learned was that bullying is bad to do, and I can help other students who are
being bullied by reporting it or being their friend. They had police officers there who spoke about bullying
in schools, which helped the community. Communication is a great skill to help me in my future career.
Finally, I really enjoy helping others.

This activity added value to the community because it helped those who felt unheard or not seen feel
seen and heard and it also discussed topics that aren’t always spoken of. I learned that just by myself I
can help to make an impact and that helping others makes me feel accomplished because I get to see
people happy.

One of the most valuable things I learned from this event was the importance of professionalism and
leadership in creating a welcoming and organized environment, then by greeting guests at the front door
and helping them get seated, and make them feel valued and comfortable, but also contributed to the
overall success of the event.

I learned to take mental health a different route when things get hard or having a bad day. Also you can do
anything to try and help the community from suicide prevention. Some skills I built were speaking up
more than I usually do. And helping others with their needs or something they don’t understand. Also
including others when they look like they are left out.

I learned about how to communicate with someone who may be grieving and what resources are
available, which made me feel informed and prepared.

I learned that some people gamble, and some people don’t, and if you gamble, then you’ll lose money. And
it’s almost as bad as a drug addiction.

I learned that helping others, even in small ways, can make a big difference. It built my teamwork and
communication skills and made me feel proud.

The most valuable thing I learned was information about self esteem and how it impacts people. I also
learned I enjoy using my creative ability to help raise awareness on certain issues/topics. This infographic
helped impact the community by spreading awareness on self esteem and mental health. I built upon my
creativity skills. I learned that I enjoy helping others.

I saw that even small actions can make a big difference in the community.

I practiced teamwork, communication, and problem-solving—skills I can use in any future career. I learned
I’m stronger and more creative than I thought when working with others.

Helping others made me feel proud, connected, and motivated to keep giving back.

The most valuable thing I learned was One pill can kill because you could try something for the first time
thinking it won’t affect you that much but it can actually kill you if you get the wrong drug that has been
laced with a deadly drug.

This event added impact to the community by bringing more depth and awareness on the effects of drug
use. For you to get a better understanding, I have an example. There was a pregnant mother who used
fentanyl and died of an overdose. Her baby was also drugged and died as well. The use of drugs is really
bad for a community and can affect families for generations to come.

One skill I learned or built upon that can help me in the future is self-control. This is a really important skill because it focuses on taking control of your own behavior. After going through this event, I made a pledge to myself that I would never try drugs because I know they can kill me even with one try.

Finally, I learned a lot about myself by going to this event. Specifically, I learned……. Also, helping others
made me feel good and I know that it is important for kids to learn about drugs now – while we are all
young, so we do not get involved with them in the future.

We learned a lot about financial literacy which was very needed and we were able to take this information
and use it in our day to day lives.

I learned that trying drugs- even just one time – can take your life away. I was able to use my
communication skills by doing the ice breaker on the bus. This activity added value to the community by
giving kids a chance to learn about the dangers of drug use. This is a vital skill I can use in the future. I
learned that helping others is important and it felt good to learn something new and make new friends.

The most valuable thing I learned was how drugs impact your body, how they can drastically affect your
body and how cartels make fake drugs that can kill people, just for the sake of money. The event helps
people understand how harmful drugs can be not just environmentally but on your body as well. I built
upon my understanding of drugs and how they affect us, this skill can help me if I decide to become a
doctor or if I decide to work in the medical field. I was able to learn that I had a better understanding of
drugs then many people my age due. Helping others made me feel happy, especially when I was helping
my friend Phillip.

This event helped me to learn more about how drugs affect the community, and how to save someone in
case of an overdose. It makes me feel sad about the problem, but definitely better because I know what to
do in the situation that an overdose happens.

The most important thing I learned from this experience is about how many of my peers as a high school
student fall into drug abuse and misuse. Learning the crowd to stay away from could save my life and not
only mine but those close to me as well.

The most valuable thing I learned was that it is not too early to learn about finances. Also, I learned about
how to handle stress and anxiety.

The main take away from this event was that there are many kids or teenagers who may require
assistance with Math and Reading and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be able to do these things.
The event contributes a variety of benefits to not just one community but to the many. For example,
people being able to read is a necessity for every community so that it could thrive. One of the skills that I
used was definitely team work because it allowed me to work with another volunteer to deliver the best
possible learning environment to them. Something I learned about myself is that if I want to achieve
something then I must put as much effort into it as possible. Lastly, helping others made me feel not only
happy but grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute and give back something back to my
community the future generation.

It is very important to make new friends because they might help you in the future. Because I was asked
to lead one of the activity tables, I learned how important it is to communicate to others. It felt great
helping others and I can’t wait to do it again.

I believe that the most valuable thing that I learned was how they plan to help the community by funding,
providing classes, and volunteering time. I think that this can help me with caring for others more and I
think that is very important in a work place. It made me feel really good about myself because I got to
help someone/different people.

I learned how letting others influence my choices is bad because I have to be myself and have my own
choices and opinions, that will impact the community because if children make better choices that are
their own, we will have a better future. In this event, I improved my communication skills that will help me
with my future career and in life in general. I learned that I like helping others and it felt good to do it.

I learned how important it is to connect with others and create a supportive space for people to share
their experiences. Helping out and hearing everyone’s stories made me feel proud to be part of something
that brought the community together

I learned that drugs are very damaging to life. The event helped raise awareness. I practiced empathy and
felt good about helping others.

The most valuable thing that I learned from this event was how damaging gambling can be for individuals,
their families, and communities. Reading the myth or fact cards helped me understand gambling
addiction better and the myths that go along with it. The guest speaker, who runs a podcast, talked about
how Black people often aren’t taken seriously and have to fight for everything they achieve. His words
emphasized the strength and unity within the Black community, which brought a strong perspective to the
event. This experience benefited the community by raising awareness, promoting open conversations,
and reducing stigma. I improved my communication and empathy skills, and helping others made me feel
more connected and inspired to support positive change.

A skill that I learned is how to manage my screen time usage to fit into my day to day life and helping
others understand that made me feel accomplished.