There’s a program at the Toledo, OH Zoo called “Zoo-Teens.” And why would I be telling you about this, you wonder. The program is designed to increase the interest of teens in the zoo, animals, and service to others. Toward the end of a 30-hour fast Ken Leslie, a founding member of the Toledo-Lucas County Homelessness Board and the advocacy groups “1Matters” and “Tent City” was invited to meet the teens to help them gleam lessons from their experience.

Talking to bunch of hungry teenagers while eating an Egg McMuffin or some breakfast sandwich and french fries generated some very interesting discussions which led them to understand why those with the least give the most: It’s called humanity.

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