In every country across the globe, prisoners are seen unsuccessfully attempting to reintegrate back into society upon being released from jail. This poses a serious social problem because individuals who are not successful after being released from jail typically end up back in jail after committing another crime of the same type, or often times an even more serious crime than their original offense. For many of the individuals that commit more crimes, they end their sentence and re enter…
Non-profit organizations attempt to combat massive social issues. Major issues, require major funding. Lack of funding can create issues, as can, funding primarily received from private donors. Dr. Goriudappa Venkataswamy, founder of the Aravind hospital, which has global domination in provider of cataract surgery, is self-sufficient. Self- sufficiently allows a company to carry out its mission, without distractions that can develop as a result of accepting donations, or focusing on fund raising…
TO: Senator James Inhoffe FROM: Alesha Thompson RE: Volunteer Mileage Statute Introduction Many nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers to provide transportation for several needs. They drive their own vehicles to bring disabled and senior citizens to doctors. They provide food through organizations such as Meals-On-Wheels (“Volunteer Mileage” 2). Without these volunteers, many needs would go unmet. Unfortunately, nonprofit…
Five year old Ernesto Lara would lie painfully for weeks on a mattress soaked in blood and urine as his wounds would go untreated while fragmented child protection services scurried about. Little Ernesto and his siblings would have to wait until eventually the grave situation would be noticed by neighbors, meanwhile child protective services inundated by a growing case load would miss opportunities to intervene. Twenty-six year old Clarabel Ventura, single mother of six children, was one of 13…
Corporate social responsibility of Hong Leong Financial Group Hong Leong Foundation is incorporated in 1992 as the charitable arm of Hong Leong group. The foundation funded from the Hong Leong Group Malaysia and conduct the philanthropic activities on behave of Hong Leong Group (HongLeong, 2010). The mission of the Hong Leong Foundation is to contribute to the alleviation of poverty in Malaysia through sustainable and effective programs that improve educational outcomes for low incomes students…
Challenges in Nonprofit Management LaTisha decided to pursue a career in public service, specifically in the nonprofit sector. LaTisha finally found her purpose; to help people, to inspire people, and to make a difference in the society. LaTisha aspires to be a nonprofit manager, nonprofit director, and/or public servant. LaTisha feels that ethics is foundation of a person. It is the sound and judgment of how a person approaches a situation and makes a decision. As public servant, LaTisha would…
Case Study 1: Go Red for Women In this case study we will be focusing on the evolution of the American Heart Association and analyze the creation of a side project called, Go Red For Women. In the opening section of this study, we will touch on the history of the association as a whole, the development of Go Red for Women, and the mission statement behind the organization. Succeeding, we go into depth over the association’s history and will draw from the American Heart Association and the…
becoming independent and they must take action to change or else nothing will get done. However, action will not be taken even if they know that this is happening because there is always one thing that people think before helping other and that is profit. What will they gain if they help and what advantage they will get if they help? If this is not change, a countries will always need…
I was curious that it is so common to see some people have to spend their nights on the streets in the flourishing city like San Francisco. In fact, the housing crisis has been a challenge social issue in San Francisco for a long period. I have been wondered how frustrated would be if a family has to sleep out on the streets, especially at the freezing nights. The Hamilton Family Center is the great option for families who experience homelessness to get various supports. It provides different…
this department? I am a Residential Program Counselor. What are the main duties? Provide one on one or group counseling, sessions to administer crisis intervention, instruct clients in skill achievement. How is this agency funded? This is a non-profit organization; we accept all donations. Although this organization is called Volunteers of America we are still paid employees. The clients pay rent from their SSI check or if they have a job they use that. All of our clients are given “walk…