The Giving Day

Dear my friend
I hope everyone is safe and healthy. First of all, let me start this message by saying I am incredibly proud of everyone reading this letter. You. Yes, you. You are fighting through this time and you are going to get through every struggle and worry that is on your mind. This is an absolutely unprecedented time. It is almost like the 10 plagues of God from the story of Moses in the Bible. (If you know about that.) From the virus to the recent racist doings of the American police department, 2020 is bringing us some of the worst things that I have ever witnessed. I know everyone is having a tough time at home whether it be financially or emotionally, but I know we are going to fight through this and in no time, life will go back to normal. Stay strong because I know for a fact that this is part of a bigger plan, and everything will get better soon. - Take care, Genu Lee

THE GIVING DAY

These teenagers do not let their age restrict the good they can do during a pandemic.
They are giving it their best to progress humanity to a better place.

"We made and distributed 100 gift boxes that have 700 masks, 400 face shields, 1200 face films, 100 ear savers, 100 bracelets, 50 key chains to foster children"

Hi!
My name is Hannah and I will be a sophomore at North Hollywood high school this fall. I want to start off by reminding you to take care of yourself always, but especially during these times. We don’t know eachother but I think we can both agree that this year has been rough. However, it’s important that you remember to follow your dreams. If you work hard enough, I truly believe that anything is possible. One of my own goals in life is to help people, and this pandemic has given me an opportunity to, which is why I’m so glad to be able to help people even just by doing small tasks such as giving out gift boxes or writing letters to people. Remember that there may be obstacles on the way to achieving your dreams, but that doesn’t mean you should give up because I am certain you will always find a way to get around it. Sincerely, Hannah

Hi,
My name is Kevin Kwak, and I am becoming an 11th grader at Harvard-Westlake School this upcoming fall. I wanted to first tell you that the fact that you are reading this proves to me that you are someone who is working hard to achieve your goals in life. I wanted to tell you a bit about what I am passionate about: I want to work with computers and be a software engineer. Think about what you are passionate about, what you want to do. I am without a doubt, 100% sure that if you work hard to achieve your goals, you will definitely be able to achieve them. Let no one tell you what you are or define you, you know yourself the best, and you can work towards the person you strive to be. Live to your fullest potential, and never give up. I hope this message has inspired you, and I hope that you will appreciate our small gift. Stay safe, and I wish you the best. - Kevin from Voice of Calling

Hello!
I hope you’re doing well during this time!
My name is Catherine Cho and I am a rising sophomore at Harvard-Westlake School. I just wanted to let you know that you are incredible and everything you do will lead you to your goals. Remember to never give up and that you are smarter, stronger, and braver than you believe. You are valuable, and don’t ever let anyone get in the way of telling you otherwise. Don’t ever get discouraged and make sure to chase your dreams until the very end. We hope you stay safe during this time and that our gift to you will help you stay comfortable and protected. Stay well! - Best, Catherine Cho

Hey,
My name is Samuel Nam and I am going to be in 10th grade at Rise Kohyang High School. I hope that you are doing well and coping with the pandemic. Make sure to take care of your physical and mental health, especially when you stay indoors for a long time. Exercise once and go outside and breathe fresh air. The main reason I am writing to you is to tell you to not give up. Never give up your dreams or your goals. The path to achieving them may be hard, but the people who support you won’t give up before you do. With perseverance, you will be able to achieve anything and make a huge impact in the world.
Just remember to never give up. Stay healthy and safe and never give up. - Sincerely, Samuel Nam

Hello,
My name is Samuel Choi, and I will be a junior at Chaminade College Preparatory in August. I wanted to let you know you are always in my heart during this time. Please do not lose hope because you are strong, brave, and worthy. You can make it through this. Please know that me, and the Voice of Calling group, are always sending love and affections towards you. You are not in this alone and we are always standing beside you. This care package may not be a lot, but we have put together everything we have and put a lot of time and effort into this. We love you, stay safe, and stay healthy.
Best, Samuel Choi

Hello!
My name is Hayley Song and I am going to be a senior at Granada Hills Charter High School. I am honored to have been able to give you words of encouragement. No matter what you are doing, and no matter how hard the situations are, keep your head up because you are doing so well! I believe in you and I know that you can push through all obstacles in front of you, to overcome hardships and to reach your goals in life. Keep going and do what you love to do, spread positivity, and I hope you stay sane in these unprecedented times :)!!
Although this may be really small, I hope you enjoy the simple goodies in this box, stay safe, healthy, and god bless! <3 - Best, Hayley Song

Hello,
My name is Eric Choi, and I am a rising junior at Granada Hills Charter High School. What a year this has been! Things have been crazy these past few months, and I hope that you have been staying healthy, both physically and mentally, during these difficult times. It is during times like these when we are left to our own thoughts that we begin to feel more vulnerable to thoughts and feelings of being worthless and unable to accomplish goals. However, quite the opposite is true. You ARE able to achieve those dreams, you ARE capable of achieving many accomplishments, and you ARE able to mean so much to those around you. You mean the world to many people, despite what others may say. It is in your power to not let them get into your head. I hope this small gift that our group Voice of Calling has prepared may provide you with at least a brief moment of happiness during these trying times. We wish you the best of health, luck, and safety. - Best, Eric Choi

Hello,
My name is Yunju Song, and I am going to be in 11th grade at North Hollywood High School this fall. First, I am so glad to have been given the opportunity to reach out to you. I hope that you’re doing well, both mentally and physically. It is very important to take care of yourself, especially in a time like this. I just wanted to tell you that you are beautiful and needed in this world, capable of accomplishing so many things. I really hope that you never give up on your dreams, and that you will be given a chance to fully express your creativity. Don’t forget that you are worth so much, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise:) It may not be much, but I really do hope that our small gift is able to comfort you and encourage you during this time in quarantine. Voice of Calling has worked very hard to create a gift box just for you!
♡ We wish you the best. Please stay safe and healthy ♡
- Best, Yunju Song

Hello,
I’m Julia Jung, an 11th grader at West Ranch High School. I hope you stay strong and healthy especially during this time of hardship. You are so amazing and loved. I will keep thinking about you and cheering for you as you accomplish great things. This isn’t much but my team has prepared a small gift box just for you! I hope you love it and will remind you that you are so valuable. Never give up and chase your dreams! Stay safe and keep on wearing masks :) - Best, Julia

Hi!
My name is Jaden Chung and I am going to be a sophomore at Valencia High School this fall. I hope you are doing well. It’s been pretty rough for everyone recently, with the virus outbreak and what-not. However, I hope that this doesn’t cause you to lose sight of your goals. Everyone has goals, and although it is harder for some than others, those goals are all achievable. That includes yours as well. My goal is to pursue computer science and create a service or application that can benefit the world in a positive way. That is why every day I am studying and working so that I can achieve this goal in the future. You aren’t any different. I am positive that if you work towards your goal, you will also be able to achieve it. No one else can tell you what to do except you. Don’t let anyone else define who you are; only YOU can do that. When someone tells you to give up, work harder than they do and prove them wrong. The point is that as long as you work towards your dream, it is 100% achievable. There may be people along the way who don’t believe you, but you just have to ignore them and make your own path. I hope you're doing well, and to help aid your journey Voice of Calling has prepared a small gift for you. I hope you enjoy it. -Jaden Chung

Good morning/afternoon/evening!
My name is Joshua Nam and I'm a rising Junior attending Van Nuys High School. We don't know each other personally, but there are a couple things I want to remind you. Stay safe and take care of those around you. I know life may be hitting you hard in many different areas but just the fact that you keep pushing through every day, shows me how strong you are. We don't know what may keep coming our way, but I know you can continue to overcome it step by step. You've inspired others to become better people and you will accomplish so much in the near future! Keep being you and you'll get through this. Even in times of doubt remember what's most important to you. Don't be scared to reach out to those close to you because they're here to help. Much love for you and continue being yourself! - Best, Joshua Nam

Hi my name is Daniel Song and I am entering my second year at North Hollywood High School this upcoming school year. First of all, I hope that you and your family are doing well even through these tough times amidst this covid-19 pandemic. Always remember that in tough times like this, safety is always your number one priority. Secondly, although this may sound a little cliché, I encourage you to never stop dreaming. I started robotics when I was in 5th grade with little to no knowledge at all about robotics. But with a passionate and confident mind, I have learned to work hard for the things that I desired. The hard work evidently paid off as my team and I won many competitions and was even qualified for the 2017 VEX IQ World Championship held in Kentucky. This just goes to show that if you have a certain goal in mind and you put your heart into it, anything is possible in reaching that goal. Although I do not know what dreams you might have or what goals you want to accomplish in life, one thing that I do know for certain is that you are capable of doing anything if you back it up with hard work. I will always be cheering for you and I believe in you. Never give up and Never stop dreaming! - Best, Daniel Song

Hello,
My name is Clay Shin and I am an upcoming 11th grade attending Granada Hills Charter High School. I am eager to be writing a letter to you all. I had an amazing experience when we first met at the Thanksgiving Camp, all the kids were very bright and cheerful. It made me so happy when all of you guys were having fun at the camp. You are all amazing kids and have a very bright future ahead of you. We hope to hold more of these in-person camps in the future when this pandemic is over. In the meanwhile, we are planning to hold an online coding camp so you can experience the camp from home! We want all of you guys to experience the fun you all had in the camp during this time of quarantine. We are all aware about the current coronavirus pandemic situation so we decided to make a gift box for you all to make sure you stay safe and healthy during this time of quarantine.
Voice of Calling has worked very hard and put their hearts out into making this gift box for you! Make sure to wear your masks wherever you go and stay at least 6 feet apart to minimize the danger from others. We hope you enjoy the small gift and continue to be safe and remarkable!
- Best, Clay Shin

Hello! I hope you're doing well during this time. My name is Jason Lee and I just finished my sophomore year at Granada Hills Charter Highschool. My hobbies consist of volleyball and basketball but ever since we were in quarantine, I am sad that I am not able to play. I aspire to be a mechanical engineer which is why I find ways to educate myself on engineering. One such thing was joining the robotics team in my school. I still aspire to be a mechanical engineer today but nothing is ever set in stone. You can also aspire to be something as long as you never give up on it. If I aspire to be something, I know you can do the same. I just wanted to let you know that you are an amazing person and don't let anyone change that fact. Life is full of beauties because you're part of it. Remember to never give up on your dreams and if you don't have any right now that is ok. Just remember that you are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. Once you have a goal remember to never give up on it. There will always be tough times ahead, but remember to keep your head up high. You are valuable and needed in this world. Never get discouraged and chase your dreams. We hope you stay safe during this time and hope that our gift to you will help you stay safe and protected. - Sincerely, Jason Lee

Hi, my name is Hemosoo Woo, and I am going into 10th grade at Palisades Charter High School. I would like to start off by saying that I am happy that I had a chance to speak with you. My dream is to help as many people possible while doing the things I like. I have helped many people to learn coding already and hope to help even more. I am happy that I can now help you. Hopefully you are doing great in these uncertain times. I just wanted to remind you that you can and always will be whatever you want to be. You are amazing and will fulfill your dreams. No matter what anyone says, you are needed in this world and you will accomplish impossible things. Never forget that you are important, beautiful, and loved. Our gift box isn’t much, but I hope that you will accept it. Voice of calling is giving this gift box with a lot of effort and thought. Remember to stay safe and healthy!
- best, Hemosoo Woo

Hi, I’m Solomon Baik. I’m a rising junior at Harvard-Westlake School. I want to start off by letting you know that I’m really grateful to be able to reach out to you in hard times right now. You are wanted; you are loved, and I want to let you know that no matter what obstacles are holding you down right now, it gets better.I find that in hard times, focusing on your dreams always seems to help. My personal goal is to attend a great college, and maybe play volleyball as a college athlete. This summer and upcoming school year will be especially rough, but the thought of getting into my dream college and living independently as an adult is really exciting! No matter what your dream may be, or how impractical it may seem, never stop believing in it. When times are down, it’s always best to look up! It’s not a lot, but I hope that the gift box I prepared with Voice Of Calling helps or comforts you in some way. Times are hard right now, so please please please stay safe and healthy. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. You can do it!
All the best, - Solomon

Hello,
My name is Ashley An, and I am going to be in 10th grade at Grover Cleveland Charter High school this fall. I wanted to let you know that I am so happy to be given the chance at reconnecting with you again, and give this small gift. I hope that you are doing well, and I hope that this letter encourages you during these times:) Even though the situations going on around you seem scary right now, and you may even feel scared personally, don’t worry, we are all here for you. I know that it sucks that you can’t go out, and hang out with your friends or do fun activities like you used to, but I want you to know that even though it may suck, hopefully you have more time to grow personally, and rest. Don’t worry your summer is not ruined there are so many opportunities for you in the future, and everything happens for a reason. You are a very capable and beautiful human, and we want to encourage you to continue to live up to your dreams, and continue to dream because the sky's the limit for your bright and beautiful soul. We want you to know to not be discouraged to never give up. I also wish that this little present that we have prepared for you, is very encouraging to you, and that this gives you a little joy or happiness, and even though it cannot compensate or make up for the summer that you can’t enjoy with us, or with many people, it is my hope that you’ll find this gesture very warm and loving. I hope that you will continue to stay home, and be healthy and learn. From Voice of Calling, to you and your beloved family. <3
With love, Ashley.

Hello! My name is Eunice Lee and I am going to be a senior at Grover Cleveland Charter Highschool this coming fall. Everyone has been facing hardships, whether it be because of loss, confusion, anger, or even instability. However, through the efforts of people that care for others, a sense of community can form even in these isolating times. No matter what struggles you may be facing currently, keep in mind that your identity and dreams are not factors that can be manipulated. You are an amazing person built through perseverance and your willingness to move forward. I hope that the package that we prepared will provide a bit of warmth, and that you will also face the hardest moments of your life with hope. Although injustices are always prevalent, keep in mind that there are people working just as hard to protect your rights as a human being. Voice of Calling is proud to be able to provide for others, and we can only hope that you will enjoy the care packages that a group of ighschoolers put together. We are not superior or more noble in any way, shape, or form. We have been blessed with the opportunity to be part of a group that eagarly sets out their own time to help others.You are capable of expressing your desire to change the world, and we are glad to be a small part of your journey upwards. Have an amazing day, and never forget to share your blessings with others!! Remember that when you wear a masks, you are protecting yourself and everyone around you.
Stay healthy! - Eunice Lee

Hey there!
My name is Minjun Kim, and I am a rising sophomore at West Ranch High School this fall. Before anything, I am so glad and lucky to have the opportunity to reach out to you. Voice of Calling and I, who is the public relations of it, is hoping you the best and is wholeheartedly caring for you. In such times like these where we are forced to have no interactions, I think it is important for us to find another way to benefit each other and give themselves the opportunity to help out the ones who were affected more than others due to the virus. Despite our unfortunate situation, I hope you know that you are beautiful, gorgeous and an important person. We thank you for being one of the stars that fill up our sky of hope. Whoever you may be, I hope you like our small gift of gratitude full of care to help you through every day in this difficult time. Voice of Calling has given our best efforts in hopes of helping you even just a bit more. We wish you the best, - Best, Minjun Kim