Description: Anyone who has traveled downtown into any city can most likely say that they have seen or donated to a homeless person on the side of the road. Julia is sharing her experience working with the homeless and discussing the multiple ways to help. The blessing of waking up in a warm bed with food on the table every day is not one experienced by all citizens. Julia wants to show how small actions go a long way, and maybe all someone needs is help getting back onto his or her feet.
Bio: Julia is 15 years old and in the 9th grade at South Fayette High School. Julia has been dancing, singing, and performing all of her life, which helped her find her love of public speaking. Along with her love of dance, Harry Potter, Disney, The Hunger Games, and dogs, Julia finds joy in helping the less fortunate. She first found this passion when she was 13 years old on Light Up Night, when she asked her mom if they could buy some granola bars to pass out to the people sitting in the street. Since then, she has worked twice with the Beverly's Birthdays organization and even started her own project which she calls “Jay Bags.” Julia would like to thank her grandparents, Mom, Dad, sisters Mia and Bella, brother Dani, and dog Gucci for always supporting her.
