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    The world is filled with myriad communities. When we consider community, many of us might consider stereotypical small-town living; that is, everything is local, everyone knows your name, and interpersonal interactions are face-to-face. When we think of community, we think of knocking on the neighbor's door for a cup of sugar. We might also think of the Utopian-minded communities spread across the U.S., occupied by people who partake in communal meals, share a majority of their belongings, and…

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    Community Development: South Asian Immigrants in Victoria, BC The term ‘social’ can convey different meanings to an extroverted individual and an introverted person. Their individual traits may determine what sort of activities they desire and are capable of participating in. Similarly, community and community development can embody various significances for each person or group. An umpteen number of pointedly different communities comprise the globe. Each of these communities can have diverse…

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    resulting in the breakdown of effective social control within that community." The theory points out that delinquency isn't the result of an individual action, but it doe explains that delinquency is caused…

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    When the opportunity came to find community service hours for my Human Growth and Development class, I knew I wanted to help out somebody who works hard to provide me safety. I talked to my dad after finding out I needed hours and he advised me to talk to the sheriff. The sheriff told me that he would gladly appreciate my help and he decided on a task for me: washing patrol cars. I thought that washing cars seemed like an easy enough task. The day before my service my dad informed me that I…

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    inquired about the local community, Katie explained that although the city of Signal Hill has come a long way, the neighborhood continues to struggle with chronic homelessness and violence; sharing that a few weeks earlier, a shooting took place only a few blocks away. Throughout the interview, Katie endorsed that the local government is of great service to the community and there are plenty of amenities that the city offers to its struggling residents. To address community social problems, she…

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    so blessed from serving and it was a benefit. I can’t wait in continuing to share God’s Love with others and serving others. I felt blessed to be able to serve others at Water of Life Community Church Children Ministries and use the talents God has given me. First, I served God and others at Water of Life Community Church.I served with WOLCC’s Empowered Kids Children Ministry, with the 3rd and 4th graders. I I would serve in the classrooms that are used for church where the 3rd and 4th…

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    One problem with Anderson, I think, is stealing. There are a lot of problems with Anderson, but I think stealing is a major problem we have here at Anderson. Here are a few reasons why I think so. Everyday there is at least something being stolen in the world. It may only be one thing, or it may be a few things. Here in Anderson, I feel like it’s happened a lot. From prior experience I’ve had multiple things stolen from me. I also have seen it happen but I was too scared to say anything to stop…

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    I think serving others is important because you can make a difference. It also makes you feel good for helping others out. For my service learning, I chose to work with my old elementary school teacher, Ms. Simon, who works in the AAP department. I also happened to meet a new teacher, Ms. Maloney who works with special ed. kids. I helped them get work done around their room. I started out working for Ms. Simon in the beginning of school last year. Last Summer I had visited Franconia,…

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    I have participated in several community service projects including: Serving at the Banquet, Kids Against Hunger, Mission Trips to New York City and Detroit and assisting a first grade classroom. Through these projects, I have been able to serve those in the Sioux Falls community and abroad. Serving at the Banquet allows the homeless and hungry of Sioux Falls to come and eat a warm meal. During the hours spent there, you not only get to serve the food, but you also get a chance to talk with…

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    Good morning class, What do you think defines community? Community is an important part of belonging and is formed through interactions between group, place and the individual. I believe that the exploration of Radu Mihaileanu’s film “Live and Become” has enabled us to understand the importance of group perspective towards outsiders in belonging. Judith Wright’s 1920 poem “Remittance Man” highlights the interaction between individual and place, whilst discussing the need for change in some…

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