I interned with Easter Seals New Jersey (ESNJ) at the administrative headquarters in East Brunswick from January through May of this year and it was a life-changing experience. The one thing that stands out to me the most about ESNJ is that all of the staff members who I encountered, at every level of the organization, are SO passionate about what they do. Everyone is truly dedicated to the organization's mission to help individuals with disabilities or special needs and their families, and they go above and beyond to do so. My role as an intern was assisting with fundraising and development. The organization is both transparent and accountable, and the fundraising efforts of ESNJ are bringing about meaningful, sustainable, and measurable positive change to those they serve.