What pops into your head when you think of the word “service”? Does it make you feel good when you do it? Most people would answer with just a simple “yes,” but with the community service class at Trinity, seniors can say much more than that. The service course, which started in the mid 1970s, started out as only one period for a select group of students. Now, it has about three to four blocks a day where Trinity seniors can give their time and talents. Among the many service sites — including elementary schools, Kid’s Café, and Kentucky School for the Blind, just to name a few – is Home of the Innocents, where a number of Trinity students help out. Home of the Innocents is a private, non-profit agency that has been in operation for 130 years. The home helps children who are facing a severe crises, including those who have been abused, those who are medically fragile, and those who have autism, along with many other affected children. The seniors who worked there enjoyed their time while doing their jobs. Tevin Johnson-Campion said, “I o rganized closets, took out trash, cleaned their diner, cleaned windows and the patio, mopped, and anything else they needed help with.” Along with these jobs, the seniors noticed how much it meant to the Home of the Innocents staff and children that they were helping. Houston Strohmeier said, “I did actually enjoy my time. It brought a smile to my face to see the little ones get excited when we walked into the room.” The seniors learned a great deal at the site. Strohmeier said, “I learned that we’re all humans regardless of our mental and physical state.” Johnson-Campion said, “I learned that we as a community need to be there for one another. Not every institution in Louisville has enough staff, so this whole experience taught me that even doing the smallest bit can make the biggest impact.” The staff at the Home of the Innocents made working there enjoyable. Johnson-Campion said, “All of the people at Home of the Innocents were super friendly and always welcoming. The staff would always say good morning and remind us constantly of how appreciative they were that we were there.” All in all the seniors said they enjoyed their time. Johnson-Campion said, “I did enjoy my time at Home of the Innocents. It was a very fulfilling experience.” Johnson-Campion summed up the value of the service class best when he said, “Do it. It gives you the greatest feeling ever. I learned a lot about certain things, especially because we worked in the PCC (Pediatric Care Center) Unit, and it gives you a sense of accomplishment. Every senior at Trinity should take this class.”