Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center is a non-profit organization, which aims to fight hunger and poverty. The organization itself have only three paid employees: the social worker, Vicki Anderson, the executive director, and her assistant, Rachel. Almost all of the volunteers in Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center were elderly. Organization offers a variety of services and sports to residents in need from Mystic, North Stonnington, Pawcatuck in Connecticut and from Westerly in Rhode Island. Some of the programs and activities Pawcatuck Neighborhood offers are: Active Aging at the PNC Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center offers a lot of free classes for seniors: Zumba, painting classes, strength and balance, tai chi and line dancing.…
First off clarkston is a community. People live close to…
Specific troubles James Town faced was the crew ate all the food they had on the ship therefore no food when they landed. When packing, they couldn’t pack food for the new world, only when they were on the ship. In the time that the mayflower arrived, it was winter and many got sick and died. The cold took over their bodies and hunger in addition to dehydration also took many lives. Thankfully the Natives noticed the struggle.…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is writing in support of the Pennsylvania Pipeline Projects. The Mariner East project is infusing 4.2 billion into the Pennsylvania economy and has been estimated to possibly create over 30,000 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase alone. In addition to the thousands of construction jobs from local union workers in our towns and communities the construction of this line will bring indirect benefits – laborers will patronize hotels, restaurants, retailers, and other local businesses, improving local business and employment.…
Some of the dining Ryan's pizza which just built a new building with that wonderful rooftop deck right by the Indian River. They also built a few storefronts as well to help secure business for the village. Ryan's has been a proud member of Cocoa Village since 2006 and they continue to grow and support it. Another great restaurant in Cocoa Village is Ossorio. They are a healthier option of dining when it comes to eating out.…
Being able to Self-govern themselves is one of the best aspects of colonial life. This is because they weren’t fully controlled by England. They still had some say in what happened to them. In the notes; “Town Meeting-Done in New England Meeting where people talk about and decided on issues of local interest” (Class notes 11/19). This shows the colonies government themselves and handle issues.…
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The New Americans Welcome Center is resource center that is geared to help newcomers from all over the country feel welcomed in American. The services that are provided by The New Americans Welcome Center are essential needs for immigrants who are just stepping foot in America, this program is like a stepping stone. There can be many difficulties adjusting to a new environment. For example, different language, different people, cultural differences, and most importantly a language barrier. The offices of the NAWC are located in areas where the immigrant population is under served.…
Pretty Place Going to Waste In Garrett Hardin’s “Lifeboat Ethics: The Case Against Helping the Poor” he describes a sight that we all encounter sometimes daily. Hardin calls this the “tragedy of the commons”. The “tragedy of the commons”, is the idea that citizens are ruining aspects of the community that belong to everyone through their lack of care. This could be playgrounds, parks, historical sites, etc. Downtown Hot Springs fully embodies this concept.…
Mayor Kip Holden, the mayor of Baton Rouge, has had a significant influence on me and my choices. Mr. Holden has been the mayor of Baton Rouge since 2005, and continues to be reelected because of his good policies. He’s hardworking, honest, and willing to listen to the people. He strives for the best of my city, and continues to lead our town to success. Additionally, every year Mr. Holden develops a group called the Mayor’s Youth Council.…
I would like to share with you the beginning of my experience with volunteering at Shalom East. I will be working in the hospice center and visiting with the patients in their last moments of their life. This is not going to be an easy job for me but when I found out about the opportunity I knew it was something I needed to do. I have a large heart and feel compelled to give what I can to perfect strangers in their time of need. I would want someone to do the same for me.…
There are many different duties that need to be accomplished within a county. The County Commissioners are in charge of many of the duties that have to be fulfilled by somebody. The Commissioners have many different jobs that they must do. Without these crucial people, counties would not operate as smoothly. Commissioners must do their jobs to the fullest or the entire county with suffer.…
1. Metropolitan Vison – Values and polices: To provide the services needed to strengthen communities certain values and polices must be present. Maintaining polices while striving for excellence fundamentally depends on the set values. Values strengthens the ability to solve solutions and challenge policies. Values are important because they allow meanings to be applied to help understand the purposes in life.…
YMCA in the Community Living in a very small community is something that most people do not understand or have the knowledge of. Growing up, I was always into sports, specifically soccer. It turned out in my luck that I lived in a huge soccer town that benefited me greatly. But, how about all of the other sports?…
A community is a particular group of people living in the same place that have a certain characteristic in common. The lives of the people who live in communities are closely related and involved with one another. The community to a certain extent can define the lives of the people who live in it. With that being said it is important to ensure that each community is taken care of, which is why it is so important to give back. Giving back to the community no matter how big or small or in what way will improve lives, build or restore relationships and provide personal growth.…