What Home Means to Me

Home is more than four walls and a roof. It's the sound of laughter echoing through the kitchen as family gathers to share a meal, it's the smell of cookies baking in the oven. It’s where memories are made and bonds grow stronger. My home is warm and cozy, especially in winter, as loved ones come together to create the moments that last a lifetime. But not everyone is as lucky. Some people spend the holidays on the streets or in tents with no family or shelter to provide comfort. No one should have to live like that. A home is a place to spend time with family and friends, to be warm in the winter, and to make new memories. Everyone should have a comfortable and secure home environment to call their own, one that offers the opportunity to build happy memories with their loved ones. A home isn’t just a physical place; it's the state of feeling and being part of a community. It's the environment where you can grow, get support and feel like you are being cared for. There shouldn’t be anyone having to live without it. Home is more than a place, it's a feeling, and everyone deserves that feeling.