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In 2015, 19 million people in America were in need of public housing assistance (Housing and Urban Development, 2015), over 500,000 people were homeless on any given night, and of those, almost forty percent were people in families (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2015). The Department of Health and Human Services defines housing instability as a reliance on or return to public assistance. This includes individuals struggling to pay rent, those living in homeless shelters, and in…

Diversity is an important trait in a business or your life in general. There are very many reasons as to why this is a true statement. Diversity is a range ofor different things or a variety. It could be a very beneficial trait to have but could also be very hard to find that trait, especially when you live in the same environment for a long period of time. There are a few ways to explore and find this part of you, but many cannot. Diversity is the key to creativity. What does diversity mean to…

Homelessness, we witness people that are experiencing it everywhere. It does not matter whether it is a third world country or a first world country, unfortunately all countries are having to deal with homelessness. Both adult and children are having to live with this terrible way of life. When somebody is homeless they do not have a permanent residency, they unfortunately do not have a safe place or somewhere to call home. People have to turn to being homeless for an assortment of reasons,…

Homelessness is a very complex issue because not only does it affect the lives of individuals, but it also impacts the country itself. America as a whole would benefit considerably if homelessness rates decreased. The results of this would be positive social, political, and even scientific changes. There are many causes for homelessness and consequently, there are many ways to prevent homelessness. By ending the stigma against the homeless and improving homeless programs, the United States will…

“The Liberty to Feed the Poor” – Published- April 21, 2015 The article “The Liberty to Feed the Poor”, discuss feeding the homeless and how some cities across the United States are handing out citations and arresting citizens who are helping the homeless by feeding them. One citizen in San Antonio, Chef Joan Cheever, received a $2,000 citation for feeding the homeless lacking a permit to pass out free food. A 90 year-old veteran had been arrested in Fort Lauderdale for feeding the homeless in…

This quote relates to one of many ways I feel about running. By being a runner, I have come very far as a person. I would not be the person I am if I didn’t have such a love for this demanding sport. To me, being a runner is more than just an extracurricular for fun and because of this I have been taught many valuable life lessons. Throughout my life I have done many sports, but I have never found anything I was good at. I decided to try cross country, and after the first practice, I knew this…

" There is a lot that happens around the world that we cannot control. We cannot stop earthquakes we cannot prevent droughts and we cannot prevent all conflicts, but when we know where the hungry, the homeless, and the sick exist, that we can help. " - Jan Schakowsky. She was an Illinois Politician. She pushed strongly to make a change in numbers. She recognized the problem and wants to make a change, much like me, in the homeless rate in Chicago. 100 million people around the…

Doss lived by every day. He lived up to the Army’s Warrior Ethos and the core Army values and did not deviate from those even though his religious beliefs forbade him from carrying a weapon or killing another even in combat. Doss refused a section 8 discharge and consequently became a combat medic in the 77th infantry division. This is where PFC. Doss will face the most difficult challenges of his life as he heads to the pacific theater and later as he returns a hero. Doss was very loyal to…

In 2007, Hawaii’s minimum wage was at a staggering low price, $7.25. It was not until 8 years later in 2015 that it was raised a mere $0.25. In 2016, the minimum wage now sits at just $8.50 (“Minimum Wage and Overtime”). Although Hawaii’s minimum wage is above the national average of $7.25 set by the Fair Labor Standards Act, it comes nowhere…

Leadership is an intangible quality that influences people and provides purpose. Whether they intend to or not, leaders leave a legacy that can significantly affect generations to follow. In this paper, I will discuss the legacy of perseverance and resiliency astronaut James Lovell left behind. James Lovell’s leadership attributes and competencies enabled him to turn an almost-certain catastrophe into his finest hour. I will also discuss how his legacy affects my own leadership philosophy and…