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struggles to pay its bills as it is not funded by the city. Through the aid of volunteers, staff, social workers, helpful donations and the compliance of those using the shelter they maintain an almost self sufficient organization greatly improving the lives of those in severe poverty. Access to both affordable and safe housing is a major concern dealt with by the homeless residents of the shelter. The safety of the staff, volunteers and inhabitants is a number one priority at the center. Each…

Many homeless people are vulnerable physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually, so community health nurses (CHN) need to understand their personal values and beliefs before serving this population because everyday lives of CHN and the homeless are so different that both of these groups can become culturally strangers. So, it’s important that CHNs first develop a rapport, trusting, and nonjudgmental relationship with their homeless clients (Allender, Rector, & Warner…

of my choice. I have witnessed people being displaced from their communities because they could not afford to live there anymore. • What disqualifies me as a witness is the fact that I have not been at this advocacy for a short time. B: What is the problem that you are addressing? • The lack of safe, decent, accessible, and affordable rental housing in communities where people chose to live. For the last twenty years, rental housing available to the lowest income people have demolished and not…

Theories of Relativity tells the story of 16-year old Dylan Wallace whose reckless mother kicked him out in order to please her latest boyfriend, Dan. He is struggling to survive on the streets without taking the easy way out with drugs. Dylan settles outside two office towers and begs for money from passersby. This is where he meets Glen, a young employee at one of the office buildings. Another homeless teen named Jenna, works on the street across from him, in front of a church. She is an…

8 Ways To Consciously Uncouple And Keep Your Lives From Falling Apart Divorce can ruin a life or even all the lives involved in the separating family. Rather than fighting tooth-and-nail, consider the many benefits of an amicable split, where you consciously make a good effort to work through the difficult challenges, instead of tearing each other apart. 1. Put The Needs Of Your Children First No matter what, the children should never become part of a "war" being fought by you and your…

When you first see Olivia Tourney you might see her beautiful brown eyes or her silky hair. When you get to know her you will see her kindhearted sweet personality. If you call her at any time of the night she will answer and help you. She has a very close family with two brothers and two happily married parents. She cares about them very much. She goes home twice a month to see her family and her dog Cinderella, because of the care for her family. We spend a lot of time together doing school…

Critical Touchdown! The running back number 4 showboating in the end zone accompanied by the opposing team’s safety glaring. An uplifting crowd erupted from small silver bleachers. My mom came to one of my games for once, and I was happy as I saw her. Dad was also over there. He was constantly the one who accompanied me to my games. I jogged all over the football field looking for my mother and father. My shadow was the only thing that tracked behind my developed fifteen-year-old body. At the…

Homelessness Someone who is homeless is defined as a person who does not have a home and is typically living on the streets in a non-permanent situation. The homeless population is a growing social issue throughout California, the United States, and other nations. The homeless are everywhere yet they are considered the invisible people. Over the past century, the homeless population has became more common, and they have grown to be part of everyday life. They have become part of the landscape;…

are about 1,900 beds in the shelter. More than half of the homeless people are children, 69% of homeless people in Michigan families are single mothers with children.There shouldn’t be any people living on the streets.All the homeless people,mainly live downtown Detroit under the bridge. Money is the biggest issue of homelessness in the United States.You need a job to make money in order to get a job you need to have all of the qualifications for the job. If they have what it takes to…

About 300k children are homeless in America. In the U.S. Many people are homeless. More and more try to help then get back on track. Today about 30 million people are getting help from the Salvation Army. Homelessness is when someone who loses a home. After that usually they think it's over. But, no it's not over because there are more places that can help, especially Salvation Army. There probably the top in the U.S Many people in the U.S. Are homeless. About 3.5 million…