The name of the organization for this community report is called “The Doherty House”. The original structure was built in 1907 at 705 Malvern, Ave.; for Thomas and Nina (Cascoldt) Doherty. There were other smaller buildings constructed on or near the property to house more guests. The property was added to (NRHP) National Registry Historic Places on November 14, 1978; NRHP Reference # 78000587; https://en.wikipedia.org. “The Doherty House” would later be offered for sale, when a local ministry program closed their doors, after having operated for 9 years. When “Doherty House” was offered for sale; it was eventually purchased by a Rev. Harry Woodall, in 1978. He purchased the property to start an interfaith based program; after the earlier mentioned
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Both entities were supplied through donations received; which were at designated times & days. Periodically, they receive donations through holding canned food drives, as well the reception of private donations. This is not only a diverse situation culturally, but also a social issue; because there are those from all walks of life that are being affected. It’s mainly during this time that people tend to be afraid to venture out and lend a helping hand to someone in need; why not? I promise, that you won’t get your hands dirty; if you do, then afterwards, let’s go wash them together, and start over the next day; call it a labor of love for those in need.
According to an interview, which was conducted by phone with the current Executive Director (Janie Woodall Smith) on the morning of (2016 January 25); the mission statement is as follows; “we are an interfaith community crisis-intervention center, which provides short-term emergency crisis intervention services for those in need”. It should be known, that the previously mentioned (Rev. Harry Woodall) the original purchaser of what later became “The Eleanor Klugh Jackson House” aka “The Jackson House”; is the father of the current executive …show more content…
This making the end result be not only about class, but also about poverty, race, and in some instances oppression. We must keep in mind, that poverty and discrimination has no certain location or boundaries. Everyone can be affected, because wherever there is difficulty with socioeconomic status issues, you will find that the culture as related to race can vary. Although we as individuals don’t always acknowledge it; there can be unseen danger in labeling, which is at the forefront of having a judgmental thought
Both entities were supplied through donations received; which were at designated times & days. Periodically, they receive donations through holding canned food drives, as well the reception of private donations. This is not only a diverse situation culturally, but also a social issue; because there are those from all walks of life that are being affected. It’s mainly during this time that people tend to be afraid to venture out and lend a helping hand to someone in need; why not? I promise, that you won’t get your hands dirty; if you do, then afterwards, let’s go wash them together, and start over the next day; call it a labor of love for those in need.
According to an interview, which was conducted by phone with the current Executive Director (Janie Woodall Smith) on the morning of (2016 January 25); the mission statement is as follows; “we are an interfaith community crisis-intervention center, which provides short-term emergency crisis intervention services for those in need”. It should be known, that the previously mentioned (Rev. Harry Woodall) the original purchaser of what later became “The Eleanor Klugh Jackson House” aka “The Jackson House”; is the father of the current executive …show more content…
This making the end result be not only about class, but also about poverty, race, and in some instances oppression. We must keep in mind, that poverty and discrimination has no certain location or boundaries. Everyone can be affected, because wherever there is difficulty with socioeconomic status issues, you will find that the culture as related to race can vary. Although we as individuals don’t always acknowledge it; there can be unseen danger in labeling, which is at the forefront of having a judgmental thought