...The Public Needs to Know By: Drea Johnson ENG115 February 24, 2013 The homeless population in America, as well as the metro Atlanta region is not what it used to be 20 years ago. The Giving to Live organization is working hard and often to see that the rate continues to decrease as well as offer up as much help as they can to take care of those who are still in need. The Giving to Live organization feeds about 50,000 homeless people per year. 40%-60% of those homeless people are employed but cannot afford meals. This organization not only provides food assistance to the homeless but also to others with varying circumstances on a daily basis. This is not an easy task. Several steps and precautions go into making sure this happens. Sometimes, circumstances that are beyond man's control causes changes to take place without notice and some may suffer still. But Giving to Live works diligently with many community workers and volunteers to see that meals are prepared and food is available for homeless families/children, low-income families with children, the elderly, transitional facilities, and orphanages. The number one benefit of Giving to Live is to decrease the number of hungry people in city of Atlanta and in the southern region of America. This factor, though not the only one, is what keeps our director, Ms. Miriam Wilson and her team working around the clock to take care of so many. As a member of this organization, I have been doing some research on Child...
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...As a member of my community, it has become apparent to me that there are so many of us that are concerned about our own social status and don’t take the time to help those around us that truly need it. It is a sad reality, but I know that it can all change. Many of us that live in Laredo have encountered countless of homeless individuals that ask for change when we are at a stoplight. Not only that, but we have also seen stray animals walking around neighborhoods that are in desperate need of clean water. Ever since I was a child, my mother had always encouraged me to help my community in any way that I can. I know that I am not the only one out there that wants to contribute to my community in a positive way. There are many ways we can help Laredo become a much more warm hearted community. I would like to try and encourage students in my school to join clubs that help others. There are many clubs and organizations that are offered in my school that many have not yet familiarized themselves with yet and I feel it would benefit in a positive manner if everyone would join. Even better, I feel it would be efficient if many...
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...definition of homeless. ¨Homelessness is the condition of people without a permanent dwelling¨(Hidden). Most homeless people have to sleep on the streets and under bridges. They usually carry around all of their belongings. Atlanta Missions is an organization that can help end homelessness and there are many ways a person can help out. Homelessness happens because an individual or a family can no longer afford housing. Imagine sleeping in abandoned buildings and under bridges, separated from your family. In the article ¨The Hidden Homeless: what you are seeing in the statistics¨ it stated, ¨More than half a million people currently meet the definition of homeless in our country, and of those-7,000 live in Atlanta¨ (Hidden). This quote shows how many people are struggling in Atlanta and probably need help. Homelessness is a growing issue that needs to end. Atlanta Missions is an organization that can help end homelessness. They have 5 homeless shelters throughout Atlanta. One of the best things the organization does is feed and house the homeless. In the article “The Hidden Homeless: what you are seeing in the statistics¨’ it stated, ¨Together we can clothe, feed, and house America´s hidden homeless¨”(Hidden). They also have 5ks that raise money, it is one of the biggest 5ks in...
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...Thousands of Americans are struggling and you don’t care. Instead of helping your own country, you’re using your money to help other countries. What about the 31% of Americans who are struggling financially? America should not give charity to other countries and instead should use it to benefit America. Because we are giving money to other countries, America isn’t able to use that money to help fix its own problems. America is $18.96 trillion in debt and counting. Each year, $35.38 billion in charity is given to other countries ("The US Spends $35 Billion on Foreign Aid . . . but Where Does the Money Really Go?"). If America stopped using charity and began using it for itself, we would be able to use that money to help get America out of debt...
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...context of your community or the society in which you live is called the sociological imagination. In this research paper, I will discuss how being a homeless person have an impact on society, I will explain how being homeless can affect a person mental and physical health, it can have an impact on the crime rate, and it can have a major impact on the taxes that are paid by citizens. Sociology is the study of society and the human social interaction. Sociology is also the way of studying the social status and the social structures of society, social change, and social movements, and the breakdown of society through crime and through revolution (www.newworldencyclopedia.org). Scientist who study Sociology do research on this subject to get and understanding on how and why people live the way they do and is it a result from the environment they live in. The study of Sociology can establish a balance between theories and facts successfully using scientific methods to study social actions, its outcomes such as social institutions and social groups which are subject to both continuity and change (www.sociologyguide.com). Homelessness is increasing each and every day in today’s world. This social problem is on the rise and has yet to be resolved. How does being a homeless person affect society and how does society affect the homeless? In the year 2011, the ending count for the...
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...food we throw away ends up in the landfills or combustion facilities. In 2014, we disposed of more than 38 million tons of food waste. Once in landfills, food breaks down to produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas which contributes to climate change. "When we waste food, we waste all of the resources it takes to bring it to our plates—from money to farmland, energy and water," said Dana Gunders. Food waste is not a new problem, and our habits are only getting worse. We have the power to feed the hungry but we decide to throw our food out. Food waste is also bad for our community. Americans throw out $165 billion worth of food each year. Reducing our food waste will not only save money because we'll buy less food to waste, but it will also help the community. But as big as the problem is, you can do something about it....
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...the downtown area of Atlanta, one will experience the homeless issue the city has. It’s a shock to see a city that has so many resources, have such a huge problem with homelessness. Makes one ask the question: Is enough being done? In the height of federal cuts, job layoffs and the economic hardships there is a higher demand for non-profit organizations that help the less fortunate but also the working poor. One of these organizations is Hosea feed the Hunger and Homeless. This organization is an Atlanta based non-profit that has been serving the city of Atlanta since 1971(http://4hosea.org). The organization was founded by Rev Hosea Williams, a leader in the civil rights movement, and his wife Juanita Williams (http://4hosea.org). The mission of this group is to raise public awareness about problems facing individuals and families that are living in poverty or at risk of slipping into poverty. Hosea feed the hungry is now been operating by Hosea daughter Elisabeth Omilami and her husband Afema. The second organization has been around for over 150 years and was started by William Booth and his wife in London in 1852. His goal then was to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the poor, the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute. The Salvation Army is just not based in the United States, but they are International. They realize that there are people in need everywhere. People not only need help financially, with homeless issues, but also sometimes the spirit needs to be uplifted...
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...Step 1 Our purpose is to help the homeless in the GTA and Toronto, by providing a food service, and a welcoming and comforting home for those in need of help. * We will be providing a food service that provides a breakfast and dinner, from a complimentary chef. Breakfast will consist of a cup of coffee, milk, orange juice, eggs, toast and bacon. Dinner may vary on particular days: spaghetti with meatballs, vegetarian or meat lasagna, or rice and stew. Dinner will also come with a complementary soda or water and a bun. * We will also be providing a homing service which includes several beds (first come, first serve) that will home the people in need whom don’t have a place to stay for the night. We will be providing a bed, with a blanket, pillow. We will be able to home about 50-60 people per night. People staying for the night may also take a shower/wash-up in our complementary shower rooms, and will also be provided clothing and daily necessities such as a toothbrush, tooth paste, razor, deodorant, etc. Step 2 Workers * Volunteers, cooks, supervisor and manager * Willing to help the homeless and needy * Mannerly (respectful, initiative, helpful) * Great communication skills, and right speaking ability to help the customers * Caring and willing to help others Money * $1 million, at least to start off (buy building, furniture, cooking equipment, and supplies) * 4000 a month, from charities or funds that are willing to provide. ...
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...Homeless Volunteer Tera Penrod Purpose: To share my experience of being homeless and how it has affected me. Audience: Readers interested in being enlightened about the homeless at a personal level. “Better is a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.”- PROVERBS 28:6. I learned the truth in this verse while living with relatives in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the time I became homeless. What comes to mind when thinking about homeless people? I remember the first time I saw a homeless person begging at an intersection. He looked scruffy, unkempt, and dirty, which really scared me because I did not know what he would do to me. He just stood there, holding a sign that read, “Out of work, need money for food.” Of course I just drove by, with windows up and doors locked, figuring that if he lost his job then he should be trying to get a new one instead of begging. I really didn’t care about homeless people and refused to help them. Little did I know that one day I’d become homeless. I have bounced back and forth from living in Michigan and Colorado for several years and after my divorce in 2006, I finally headed back to Colorado (home). I initially stayed with some relatives until I could get a job and save enough for an apartment, was doing just that until one weekend camping in the mountains, in which I was raped by my cousin, with whose parents I was residing. I didn’t know what to say or do because no one would ever believe...
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...Can Utopias Exist Some utopias can and can’t exist. We will learn that utopias can exist. Also that will learn how Amish people are following specific rules to make everyone happy, they are trying to help the homeless not be homeless any more, & they have to have a happy life with their spouse. Before we start let's talk about Amish people and how they are following specific rules to make everyone happy.In the article ¨The Amish Lifestyle¨ in paragraph 9 “ They don’t use cars so that they don’t pollute the air around us”. This supports my reason because they are not wanting to hurt the environment. In the article ¨The Amish Lifestyle¨ in paragraph 8 “Amish believe in marriage for life”.This means that they don’t have as many sad or depressed...
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...surrounding the homeless. The city council has passed numerous laws to hinder or even harm the city’s homeless population in what seems to be attempts at chasing them away. The most law passed was a policy banning people and organizations from randomly feeding the homeless in public places. My group unanimously agreed that this was ridiculous and inconsiderate. It was mentioned that if the law makers had an ounce of empathy for the people they made those laws against they wouldn’t be so quick to pass such destructive policies. There are stipulations in place surrounding this law like persons feeding the homeless must do so in a place with a bathroom, hand-wash area, and active food supervisor on site. These stipulations make it virtually impossible food ordinary people or small organizations to assist the down and out residents of their city. Not only are these ruthless laws passing, but they’re being enforced critically. There is a 90 year old Ft. Lauderdale resident who refuses to adhere to these new city ordinances and, even after three citations, continues to feed the down trodden community members around him. These aren’t just slaps on the wrist either, the 90 year old man was arrest on three separate occasions and faces a penalty of $500 and up to two months in jail. Are all of these crazy policies attempts to beautify the city? Maybe, it was brought up in our discussion that maybe the city is looking to build up its economy and having a large homeless population could...
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...Stalinist times. Stalin does not directly kill any individuals, and neither does Caeser, but people still live in fear of him. People are surrounded by this terror, and only those who are self-aware and willing to call reality into question are able to create meaning for themselves. Bulgakov uses characters to possess this ability to display how meaning can be attained even when surrounded by terror and repression. People are able to persist, despite the conditions, acting as an optimistic reassurance in troubled times. The rest of this essay will focus on specific examples of how this self-reflection and awareness act as a salvation. The first instance of evil that we see in the novel comes from the first interaction between Woland, Homeless, and Berlioz. Woland draws attention their lack of faith in God...
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... The Hidden Homeless I have previously volunteered at the Mainspring house in Brockton but I never Have eaten among the homeless before. Mainspring house is a homeless shelter that also partners with father bills which is another homeless shelter, Father Bills and Mainspring House have locations in Brockton, Quincy and Taunton. Father Bills and Mainspring take in the homeless, feed them a meal and then let them stay the night before they have to leave the next day. They also have permanent housing programs that the homeless can get into. The mission statement on their website helpfbms.org states " The mission of Father Bills and Mainspring House is to help homeless people obtain a home by giving temporary shelter and food , finding safe and affordable housing and providing permanent housing with supportive services Father Bills and Mainspring helps people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless to achieve self-sufficiency." According to their website 15 percent of the adults that are sheltered are employed but are still homeless, and 388 of the people who are sheltered are children. While I was driving to the facility I was extremely nervous, while I was waiting in the line outside for dinner what really surprised me the most was what the homeless people looked like. When you think of a homeless person you usually think of the people on the street sleeping in a cardboard box and wearing...
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...has yet to be found. But, activists have came up with many alternatives for example like affordable housing and homeless shelters. Alarmingly twenty-two percent of people in shelters were children. There are a lot more statistics like this that just wanna make you cringe. But, they are receiving shelter and food so that is a great alternative than sleeping on the streets. Although this isn't a complete solution to the issue of homelessness we are getting closer to a final solution. Homelessness has gradually become a...
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...currently serves mainly the Cameron County but many of our guests also arrive from the Willacy, Hidalgo Counties and other parts of the U.S and the World. The Center provides a unique holistic Homeless Services Program, delivering emergency shelter, case management services, Food Pantry services, and Homeless Prevention services to the area's most vulnerable residents: needy families, run-away youth, the elderly, individuals with substance abuse problems, mental illness and other special needs. Most guests are self-referred or referred by local social service agencies, law enforcement and the community in general. The Corporation, BISHOP ENRIQUE SAN PEDRO, OZANAM CENTER, Inc., operates exclusively for the charitable purpose of providing assistance to those in need by: A) Providing temporary shelter and housing to homeless, regardless of sex, color, creed and national origin; B) Offering referral to social services agencies and humanitarian encouragement; C) Facilitating the involvement of community volunteers in center needs; D) Providing information to the public about homelessness in the community. The Shelter Homeless Services Program: includes short-term (30-day) Emergency Shelter, 3 hot meals, transportation vouchers and Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing services. The Shelter also serves...
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