Our mission is "To provide resources designed to strengthen, encourage and enlarge the borders of single parent families individually and corporately."
This document discusses poverty and efforts to address it. It defines poverty and provides statistics on child poverty rates in the Greater Toronto Area. Some key causes of poverty mentioned include low wages, social assistance systems, and skills recognition policies for new immigrants. The impacts of poverty include hunger, malnutrition, and increased healthcare costs. The document outlines actions taken like volunteering at a food bank, conducting a food drive, and plans for a follow-up survey and poverty reduction campaign.
The document summarizes a case study of a 76-year-old man in Singapore struggling with poverty. He runs a small business to support his wheelchair-bound daughters and senile wife. However, the government increased his shop's monthly rent from $150 to $450, exacerbating his financial difficulties. While charities and young people help the poor, more could be done through government assistance and policy reviews to support those in need and account for rising living costs.
In his professional life, Robert P. Givens leads as president of RPG Consulting, LLC. Robert P. Givens also takes an active role in his community as a contributor to Blessings in a Backpack and other non-profit organizations.
Sponsor aboriginal child with Amitofo Care Centre Australia. ACC in fundraising activities to generate financial support mainly to sponsor orphans in the centres.
Stuart Akua is working on addressing malnutrition in adults in Uganda. Some key challenges include:
- Many adults today in Uganda suffered from childhood malnutrition and stunting, limiting their potential.
- Social and cultural factors contribute to the problem, including food taboos, land ownership issues, and women's roles in food production.
- 54% of adults suffered from stunting as children, meaning over 8 million people of working age cannot achieve their full potential due to early malnutrition.
The document discusses poverty through an introduction, case study, and analysis. The introduction defines poverty and notes that about 1.7 billion people live in absolute poverty. The case study describes a 76-year-old man in Singapore whose small business and meager income supports his ill family members but is strained by a sudden increase in shop rental fees by the government. The analysis notes the problem is lack of financial assistance for the family and high costs of living in Singapore exacerbating their situation.
Sponsor an African Child with Amitofo Care Centre. ACC in fundraising activities to generate financial support mainly to sponsor orphans in the centres.
This document discusses the changing nature of families in Pakistan and the importance of insurance. It notes that traditionally, families were large and extended, with one head providing financially for all. Now, families are smaller and nuclear as people live in different cities. Expenses are rising for education, marriage, and daily costs. The document advocates for life insurance through State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan to financially protect individuals and their families in cases of death, disability, or other disasters to secure their future responsibilities and needs. It describes several insurance plans State Life offers to help with goals like education, marriage, retirement, and family protection.
This document discusses poverty and efforts to address it. It defines poverty and provides statistics on child poverty rates in the Greater Toronto Area. Some key causes of poverty mentioned include low wages, social assistance systems, and skills recognition policies for new immigrants. The impacts of poverty include hunger, malnutrition, and increased healthcare costs. The document outlines actions taken like volunteering at a food bank, conducting a food drive, and plans for a follow-up survey and poverty reduction campaign.
The document summarizes a case study of a 76-year-old man in Singapore struggling with poverty. He runs a small business to support his wheelchair-bound daughters and senile wife. However, the government increased his shop's monthly rent from $150 to $450, exacerbating his financial difficulties. While charities and young people help the poor, more could be done through government assistance and policy reviews to support those in need and account for rising living costs.
In his professional life, Robert P. Givens leads as president of RPG Consulting, LLC. Robert P. Givens also takes an active role in his community as a contributor to Blessings in a Backpack and other non-profit organizations.
Sponsor aboriginal child with Amitofo Care Centre Australia. ACC in fundraising activities to generate financial support mainly to sponsor orphans in the centres.
Stuart Akua is working on addressing malnutrition in adults in Uganda. Some key challenges include:
- Many adults today in Uganda suffered from childhood malnutrition and stunting, limiting their potential.
- Social and cultural factors contribute to the problem, including food taboos, land ownership issues, and women's roles in food production.
- 54% of adults suffered from stunting as children, meaning over 8 million people of working age cannot achieve their full potential due to early malnutrition.
The document discusses poverty through an introduction, case study, and analysis. The introduction defines poverty and notes that about 1.7 billion people live in absolute poverty. The case study describes a 76-year-old man in Singapore whose small business and meager income supports his ill family members but is strained by a sudden increase in shop rental fees by the government. The analysis notes the problem is lack of financial assistance for the family and high costs of living in Singapore exacerbating their situation.
Sponsor an African Child with Amitofo Care Centre. ACC in fundraising activities to generate financial support mainly to sponsor orphans in the centres.
This document discusses the changing nature of families in Pakistan and the importance of insurance. It notes that traditionally, families were large and extended, with one head providing financially for all. Now, families are smaller and nuclear as people live in different cities. Expenses are rising for education, marriage, and daily costs. The document advocates for life insurance through State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan to financially protect individuals and their families in cases of death, disability, or other disasters to secure their future responsibilities and needs. It describes several insurance plans State Life offers to help with goals like education, marriage, retirement, and family protection.
LIFT is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending intergenerational poverty. It connects hardworking parents and caregivers of young children to resources and support networks. Through relationships between low-income families and trained volunteer coaches, LIFT helps families build personal and financial stability to meet basic needs and achieve goals like safe housing, living wages, and education.
The document outlines the mission and goals of the Hinder Not Ministries organization. The mission is to help churches integrate individuals with special needs into their communities, support their families and caregivers, and share the gospel. It provides statistics on disabilities in the US population and examples of common conditions like autism, Down syndrome, and mental illnesses. Hinder Not Ministries aims to consult with and train churches to accommodate children with special needs, modify facilities, and develop outreach opportunities for families. The founder hopes the ministry will help all churches grow in serving individuals with disabilities.
The Keeping Families Together (KFT) project aims to strengthen vulnerable families and prevent orphanhood. It works to mobilize local churches and communities to empower families through training, income assistance, education, healthcare and spiritual support. The 18-month holistic program provides families with skills training, small business grants, healthcare, home visits, and community for orphaned and vulnerable children to grow up in loving families. Staff closely monitor participating families' progress through regular assessments to ensure the sustainability of strengthened families and reduced vulnerability.
This document discusses ways to address poverty and world hunger locally and through organizations. It recommends contacting local social services for emergency assistance, using 211 to find local resources, and donating to or volunteering with food banks. Northwest Harvest is highlighted as an excellent local organization that provides meals across Washington state through various ways to get involved like volunteering, donating, or advocating. Crowdfunding and localized social media groups are also mentioned as features that can uniquely help gather resources for those in need.
Senior citizen homes- a blessing in disguisekananjames
Busy lives and tight schedules have made it difficult to care for elders but the NGOs working toward this cause have made it possible for them to feel worthy of what they are and live the rest of their lives with dignity.
The Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN) was founded in 1987 to provide support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. Their mission is to ensure individuals with Down syndrome can pursue fulfilling lives and are valued members of the community. PDSSN offers various programs and events for families, including social gatherings, support groups, educational programs and scholarships. They work to raise awareness and advocate for inclusion. Major events include an annual Buddy Walk and fundraising dinner.
00. Letter To His Excellency Ex President Bill ClintonRashida Amahtullah
Fakhrul Islam, a poor and disabled father from Bangladesh, writes a letter to President Bill Clinton requesting humanitarian assistance to bring his 29-year old disabled son, Sayed Abdullah Al Masum, to the United States for medical treatment. His son became disabled at a young age due to Rheumatic Fever and lack of treatment. Fakhrul has lived in the US for over 20 years working to earn money to support his family and pay for his son's medical costs, but has been unable to afford proper treatment. He asks President Clinton to help bring his son to the US through the Clinton Foundation so that he can receive the medical care he needs.
Informational powerpoint CFB Help Center updated october 2013ClevelandFoodbank
The Cleveland Foodbank provides food for 40 million meals annually to address food insecurity. While distribution has increased, a meal gap still exists. The Foodbank aims to close this gap through their strategic plan, which includes increasing distribution of fresh produce and serving more youth. The Foodbank also helps connect people to assistance programs through their Help Center and outreach efforts. They can help apply for SNAP/food stamps, WIC, tax credits, and more to help qualifying individuals and families in need of nutritional assistance.
The Sponsor an African Child community aims to break the cycle of unequal wealth distribution by helping provide food, clean water, sanitation, education, and medical care to poor children through individual or collective child sponsorship programs. Sponsoring a child supports their development by giving them physical activity, self-confidence, social skills, education, health, and a good environment. More information is available at the provided website.
The document discusses eradicating extreme hunger locally and globally. It notes that 8.9% of the world goes to bed hungry each night and over 13 million children in the US live in food insecure homes. Specifically in Washington state, 1 in 7 children and 1 in 10 adults face hunger, with even higher rates in Pierce County. To help address this issue, the document recommends donating to organizations like Feeding America or volunteering at local food banks. It also suggests using social media to raise awareness and encourage more donations and volunteers.
This document discusses home visiting programs that provide support to parents of young children through regular home visits from trained professionals. It describes how home visitors help address challenges facing families by building relationships and trust with parents to support their child's success. The document outlines the target populations served by home visitors, various home visiting models used, and evidence that home visiting improves outcomes for children and families. It examines the role of home visitors in serving families and their importance in helping parents learn skills to keep children healthy, safe, and prepared for school.
One in seven Canadian children live in low-income households, negatively impacting their development. Children from low-income families score lower on academic assessments and have worse health outcomes. Their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development suffers from inadequate access to quality childcare, healthcare, nutrition, and parental involvement. While programs exist to help, like Head Start, they are insufficient to lift families out of poverty. Caregivers must understand these challenges and support impacted children through responsive care, additional resources, and patience. Ultimately, more government assistance is needed so children's development is not defined by their family's income.
NYSilly Cares, Inc is a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to low and middle income families for their children's education from kindergarten through 11th grade. It aims to help talented youth exhibit their potential despite economic hardships. The program could assist over 5 million families annually by funding afterschool activities, tutoring, supplies and other supports through donations and volunteers. To qualify, families must fill out an application and pay a $15 annual documentation fee.
2019 presbysterian presentation l dicksonLisa Dickson
ACTION Ohio is an organization dedicated to improving outcomes for current and former foster youth in Ohio. It runs initiatives like Thanksgiving dinners and advocacy trips to promote issues important to foster youth. It also facilitates a statewide youth advisory board to give foster youth and alumni a voice. Many foster youth age out of care without family support, facing challenges in transitioning to adulthood. ACTION Ohio aims to add to their support systems and give them resources and advocacy.
This document discusses improving maternal health, particularly for African American mothers. It notes that African American mothers die at higher rates from pregnancy and childbirth complications compared to white mothers. Locally, the issue could be addressed by raising awareness of African American maternal health and addressing healthcare provider biases. The greatest contribution would be educating oneself and others about racial disparities in maternal mortality by researching why these disparities exist and what can be done to prevent them. Social media provides an opportunity to educate large numbers of people about issues with black maternal health.
This document defines and discusses poverty. It notes that poverty is a lack of resources for a minimum standard of living. The main causes of poverty include unemployment, inflation, poor resource management, corruption, and lack of education. There are two types of poverty: absolute poverty which is a lack of basic needs, and relative poverty which is having fewer resources than others in one's society. Effects of poverty include poor health, lack of education, and increased crime. The document then discusses poverty in the Philippines, noting statistics on poverty rates and solutions to reduce poverty such as job creation, government spending transparency, debt cancellation, and zakat.
Poverty exists throughout Canada, though it is most prevalent in British Columbia. Canada has a high rate of child poverty compared to other developed nations. While Canada's overall poverty rate has decreased slightly in recent decades, many individuals and families still struggle with poverty, homelessness, and lack of access to education and jobs. Children are especially impacted by poverty when their parents face economic hardship. More efforts are needed to help vulnerable groups meet basic needs and improve their socioeconomic conditions.
This document outlines a vision for strengthening parent engagement in California schools. It proposes establishing parent centers that would [1] provide parents with training and support to navigate the school system and advocate for their children's education, [2] build independent parent organizations, and [3] serve as a liaison connecting parents to community resources and research on education issues. The goal is to meaningfully involve parents in their children's education through leadership development and empowerment.
1) A traffic report provides information about road conditions in the area of Woodstock Road, Ring Road, and surrounding streets in Oxford. Traffic is slow on Woodstock Road and the London Road is blocked, so alternative routes are suggested.
2) Work is causing delays on the Banbury Road near Summertown and a bicycle accident has blocked Magdalen Bridge.
3) The report concludes by reminding drivers to be careful and wishes everyone a safe journey home.
LIFT is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending intergenerational poverty. It connects hardworking parents and caregivers of young children to resources and support networks. Through relationships between low-income families and trained volunteer coaches, LIFT helps families build personal and financial stability to meet basic needs and achieve goals like safe housing, living wages, and education.
The document outlines the mission and goals of the Hinder Not Ministries organization. The mission is to help churches integrate individuals with special needs into their communities, support their families and caregivers, and share the gospel. It provides statistics on disabilities in the US population and examples of common conditions like autism, Down syndrome, and mental illnesses. Hinder Not Ministries aims to consult with and train churches to accommodate children with special needs, modify facilities, and develop outreach opportunities for families. The founder hopes the ministry will help all churches grow in serving individuals with disabilities.
The Keeping Families Together (KFT) project aims to strengthen vulnerable families and prevent orphanhood. It works to mobilize local churches and communities to empower families through training, income assistance, education, healthcare and spiritual support. The 18-month holistic program provides families with skills training, small business grants, healthcare, home visits, and community for orphaned and vulnerable children to grow up in loving families. Staff closely monitor participating families' progress through regular assessments to ensure the sustainability of strengthened families and reduced vulnerability.
This document discusses ways to address poverty and world hunger locally and through organizations. It recommends contacting local social services for emergency assistance, using 211 to find local resources, and donating to or volunteering with food banks. Northwest Harvest is highlighted as an excellent local organization that provides meals across Washington state through various ways to get involved like volunteering, donating, or advocating. Crowdfunding and localized social media groups are also mentioned as features that can uniquely help gather resources for those in need.
Senior citizen homes- a blessing in disguisekananjames
Busy lives and tight schedules have made it difficult to care for elders but the NGOs working toward this cause have made it possible for them to feel worthy of what they are and live the rest of their lives with dignity.
The Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN) was founded in 1987 to provide support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. Their mission is to ensure individuals with Down syndrome can pursue fulfilling lives and are valued members of the community. PDSSN offers various programs and events for families, including social gatherings, support groups, educational programs and scholarships. They work to raise awareness and advocate for inclusion. Major events include an annual Buddy Walk and fundraising dinner.
00. Letter To His Excellency Ex President Bill ClintonRashida Amahtullah
Fakhrul Islam, a poor and disabled father from Bangladesh, writes a letter to President Bill Clinton requesting humanitarian assistance to bring his 29-year old disabled son, Sayed Abdullah Al Masum, to the United States for medical treatment. His son became disabled at a young age due to Rheumatic Fever and lack of treatment. Fakhrul has lived in the US for over 20 years working to earn money to support his family and pay for his son's medical costs, but has been unable to afford proper treatment. He asks President Clinton to help bring his son to the US through the Clinton Foundation so that he can receive the medical care he needs.
Informational powerpoint CFB Help Center updated october 2013ClevelandFoodbank
The Cleveland Foodbank provides food for 40 million meals annually to address food insecurity. While distribution has increased, a meal gap still exists. The Foodbank aims to close this gap through their strategic plan, which includes increasing distribution of fresh produce and serving more youth. The Foodbank also helps connect people to assistance programs through their Help Center and outreach efforts. They can help apply for SNAP/food stamps, WIC, tax credits, and more to help qualifying individuals and families in need of nutritional assistance.
The Sponsor an African Child community aims to break the cycle of unequal wealth distribution by helping provide food, clean water, sanitation, education, and medical care to poor children through individual or collective child sponsorship programs. Sponsoring a child supports their development by giving them physical activity, self-confidence, social skills, education, health, and a good environment. More information is available at the provided website.
The document discusses eradicating extreme hunger locally and globally. It notes that 8.9% of the world goes to bed hungry each night and over 13 million children in the US live in food insecure homes. Specifically in Washington state, 1 in 7 children and 1 in 10 adults face hunger, with even higher rates in Pierce County. To help address this issue, the document recommends donating to organizations like Feeding America or volunteering at local food banks. It also suggests using social media to raise awareness and encourage more donations and volunteers.
This document discusses home visiting programs that provide support to parents of young children through regular home visits from trained professionals. It describes how home visitors help address challenges facing families by building relationships and trust with parents to support their child's success. The document outlines the target populations served by home visitors, various home visiting models used, and evidence that home visiting improves outcomes for children and families. It examines the role of home visitors in serving families and their importance in helping parents learn skills to keep children healthy, safe, and prepared for school.
One in seven Canadian children live in low-income households, negatively impacting their development. Children from low-income families score lower on academic assessments and have worse health outcomes. Their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development suffers from inadequate access to quality childcare, healthcare, nutrition, and parental involvement. While programs exist to help, like Head Start, they are insufficient to lift families out of poverty. Caregivers must understand these challenges and support impacted children through responsive care, additional resources, and patience. Ultimately, more government assistance is needed so children's development is not defined by their family's income.
NYSilly Cares, Inc is a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to low and middle income families for their children's education from kindergarten through 11th grade. It aims to help talented youth exhibit their potential despite economic hardships. The program could assist over 5 million families annually by funding afterschool activities, tutoring, supplies and other supports through donations and volunteers. To qualify, families must fill out an application and pay a $15 annual documentation fee.
2019 presbysterian presentation l dicksonLisa Dickson
ACTION Ohio is an organization dedicated to improving outcomes for current and former foster youth in Ohio. It runs initiatives like Thanksgiving dinners and advocacy trips to promote issues important to foster youth. It also facilitates a statewide youth advisory board to give foster youth and alumni a voice. Many foster youth age out of care without family support, facing challenges in transitioning to adulthood. ACTION Ohio aims to add to their support systems and give them resources and advocacy.
This document discusses improving maternal health, particularly for African American mothers. It notes that African American mothers die at higher rates from pregnancy and childbirth complications compared to white mothers. Locally, the issue could be addressed by raising awareness of African American maternal health and addressing healthcare provider biases. The greatest contribution would be educating oneself and others about racial disparities in maternal mortality by researching why these disparities exist and what can be done to prevent them. Social media provides an opportunity to educate large numbers of people about issues with black maternal health.
This document defines and discusses poverty. It notes that poverty is a lack of resources for a minimum standard of living. The main causes of poverty include unemployment, inflation, poor resource management, corruption, and lack of education. There are two types of poverty: absolute poverty which is a lack of basic needs, and relative poverty which is having fewer resources than others in one's society. Effects of poverty include poor health, lack of education, and increased crime. The document then discusses poverty in the Philippines, noting statistics on poverty rates and solutions to reduce poverty such as job creation, government spending transparency, debt cancellation, and zakat.
Poverty exists throughout Canada, though it is most prevalent in British Columbia. Canada has a high rate of child poverty compared to other developed nations. While Canada's overall poverty rate has decreased slightly in recent decades, many individuals and families still struggle with poverty, homelessness, and lack of access to education and jobs. Children are especially impacted by poverty when their parents face economic hardship. More efforts are needed to help vulnerable groups meet basic needs and improve their socioeconomic conditions.
This document outlines a vision for strengthening parent engagement in California schools. It proposes establishing parent centers that would [1] provide parents with training and support to navigate the school system and advocate for their children's education, [2] build independent parent organizations, and [3] serve as a liaison connecting parents to community resources and research on education issues. The goal is to meaningfully involve parents in their children's education through leadership development and empowerment.
1) A traffic report provides information about road conditions in the area of Woodstock Road, Ring Road, and surrounding streets in Oxford. Traffic is slow on Woodstock Road and the London Road is blocked, so alternative routes are suggested.
2) Work is causing delays on the Banbury Road near Summertown and a bicycle accident has blocked Magdalen Bridge.
3) The report concludes by reminding drivers to be careful and wishes everyone a safe journey home.
The document discusses two Cambridge English exams - the Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET).
The KET is an elementary level exam that tests basic English skills and is designed for those needing English for travel. It evaluates reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities. The PET is an intermediate exam that demonstrates English skills for everyday situations like work, study and social interaction. Successful candidates of both exams receive a certificate recognized by employers and universities.
The document provides information about the Key English Test (KET), which is a Cambridge English exam at CEFR Level A2. It describes the format and scoring of the exam, which consists of three papers - Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The Reading and Writing paper is 1 hour 10 minutes and tests understanding of signs, brochures, etc. and ability to fill gaps and write short responses. The Listening paper is 30 minutes and tests understanding of announcements and other spoken material. The Speaking paper is up to 10 minutes and tests ability to participate in a conversation through questions. The document also provides some additional information about the exam format and materials.
Gavin is a 13-year-old boy who loves farming. He has known the names of his neighbor's cows since age 4 and now owns some animals of his own. Gavin's father's job requires international travel, but Gavin prefers working on a nearby farm on weekends. When Gavin's family considered moving to Portugal for his father's job, Gavin refused because he did not want to leave his animals. Gavin enjoys other hobbies like sports but gets up early each morning to care for his animals before school. He is uncertain about his parents' desire for him to attend college after finishing school.
Howard Bonnier opened a restaurant called The Palace in the village of Bray, near London, less than a year ago. He is already famous in France for writing about restaurants there. Bonnier loves cooking and decided to open his own restaurant, though acknowledges it is expensive and more difficult than cooking for family. Line dancing has become a popular new hobby in Britain, with clubs found in most towns where people of all ages can learn dances together without needing a partner.
The document discusses the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health, an organization that supports families with children facing mental health challenges. The organization's mandate is to empower families and work with professionals to meet children's mental health needs. FORCE stands for Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality. The organization provides parent education, support, and advocacy. It connects families across British Columbia and helps parents navigate the mental health system and advocate for their children's needs.
K101.3 C.E.O PLATINUM is committed to community service. For more than 5 years
K101.3 has been working to improve the lives of low income single parent homes
through food and clothing drives, to spirtual, financial and relationship counseling and career development.
This document provides an overview of partnership opportunities between faith-based and neighborhood organizations and the federal government. It begins by introducing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and its role in coordinating partnerships across 13 federal agencies. The bulk of the document provides issue-specific sections on various policy areas where partnerships can be formed, such as strengthening adoption, disaster preparedness, education, economic opportunity, and more. Contact information is provided for each agency's Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
The Hennepin County Teen Parent Connection is excited to annouce that the Otto Bremer Foundation awarded the Hennepin County Teen Parent Connection with a $40,000 grant to continue our projects! Please help us send off Barry, a long time advocate and member of the HCTPC, to his next adventure in Colorado. Barry's hardwork as a social worker with teen parents in Hennepin County will be greatly missed. We would like to invite you to also check out our partner spot light, which includes teen parent programming from FamilyWise and Way to Grow.
This document discusses home visiting programs that provide support to parents of young children through regular home visits from trained professionals. It describes how home visitors help address challenges facing families by building relationships and trust with parents to support their child's success. The document outlines the target populations served by home visitors, various home visiting models used, and evidence that home visiting improves outcomes for children and families. It examines the role of home visitors in serving families and supporting positive parenting practices.
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region provides this resource guide for campaign managers to help organize effective workplace fundraising campaigns. It includes information on United Way initiatives in the local community, volunteer and program opportunities available through United Way, tips for organizing fundraising events and meetings, and examples of campaign materials like pledge forms and tracking sheets. The guide aims to equip campaign managers with essential tools and strategies to promote United Way's mission and raise resources to support community programs.
World Vision India (WVI) is a leading NGO that provides family-based care for children through 132 Children's Villages worldwide. WVI operates 491 villages and facilities that house over 173,000 children. It provides education, healthcare, vocational training, and emergency relief. WVI's mission is to pursue fullness of life for all children regardless of religion, race, or gender. With nearly 65 years of experience in India, WVI impacts over 26 lakh children and families in 25 states through programs addressing health, education, protection, and emergencies.
The House of Charity is a nonprofit organization that has been providing aid to underprivileged children for over 20 years. Through various programs, it aims to help children living in poverty by providing essential supplies, medical care, and opportunities to succeed academically and develop skills. Its educational programs include a mobile library and initiatives to provide school supplies, uniforms, books, and winter clothes. It has served over 175,000 children since inception. The organization is committed to helping children reach their full potential regardless of their financial situation.
The budget summary provides an overview of JWB's revenues and expenditures for the current and next few fiscal years:
- Revenues are derived primarily from property taxes which make up around 90% of total revenues. Intergovernmental transfers also contribute several million dollars annually.
- Expenditures are focused on human services through funding of children and family programs. General government administrative costs are also included.
- The budget is balanced each year by applying fund balance reserves as needed to equal total revenues and expenditures. Maintaining service levels while keeping costs down remains a priority through inflationary cost pressures.
Gentry LaRue served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Community Action Council for over 30 years before stepping down at the end of 2013. Though no longer Chairman, he will continue serving the Council's mission. LaRue was born in 1933 in Kentucky and obtained deferments to complete his education, but was ultimately drafted into the U.S. Army in 1956 after graduating from Kentucky State College. As a long-time leader, LaRue has made significant contributions to reducing poverty in the community.
The document discusses serving undocumented families who have children with disabilities. It describes the Federation for Children with Special Needs and Parents Reaching Out, organizations that provide support and resources to these families. They act as cultural brokers and collaborate with other groups serving Hispanic/Latino communities. Some challenges these families face are cultural and language barriers, access to services, and fears related to immigration status. The organizations aim to build trust and address needs through outreach, training on cultural competency, and sharing family stories.
Family Promise of Greater Merced Power Point Presentationallclear
Families now make up 40 percent of the homeless population. Family Promise of Greater Merced offers hope to homeless families with children. With your help we can make a difference.
Brenda's Baby Supports Underserved Communities in MarylandKeen Ley
1888 Press Release - Brenda’s Baby Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the community through social-emotional development, mental health and well-being services and providing essential resources, education and support. The nonprofit has already made great strides in supporting the community and is working to increase the support offered.
Bethany Christian Services is a non-profit organization that partners with Safe Families for Children to provide temporary care for children whose parents are in crisis. Safe Families recruits and screens volunteer host families to care for children for an average of 6 weeks to give parents time to address challenges like financial issues or substance abuse. The program aims to reunite over 94% of families and prevent foster care placement. Bethany Christian Services seeks funding to hire a recruiter to expand the program by adding more volunteer coaches and host families to meet growing needs, as over 400,000 US children are in foster care.
United Way of Central Maryland celebrated 90 years of bringing people together to improve lives and change odds for families and communities. In fiscal year 2015, they helped thousands through programs providing housing, jobs, education, food and healthcare. Volunteers contributed greatly to these efforts. Thanks to community support, United Way was able to deepen its work helping those in need become stable and self-sufficient.
This presentation advocates for establishing support resources for single father families. It notes that while single mother families have more assistance options, single father families comprise 1.8 million households but lack dedicated support systems. $5,000 would allow creating a support group for single fathers and children to establish resources and opportunities through collaborative efforts.
The document discusses family and community-based services for children in India. It outlines that children need special protections due to their development and vulnerability. It discusses key rights children should have including protection, healthcare, education, and individuality. It also discusses factors that affect child development like family influences, stimulation, and parenting styles. It notes that over 30% of India's children live in poverty with limited access to services. Family and community services aim to provide education, care, and protect children's rights.
The document summarizes the work of Mothers' Union, an international Christian charity that aims to support families and strengthen relationships. It works in over 80 countries providing services like literacy programs, job training, parenting classes, advocacy for women's rights, and relief efforts. The organization's over 4 million members are diverse and work to meet needs in their local communities through prayer and community-based projects.
Connect the Dots: Building a Movement for Children and Families -- Project LA...Jim McKay
This document discusses building a social movement to promote protective factors for children and families. It provides examples of how individuals, community organizations, and policymakers can collectively work to connect actions that strengthen families. This includes faith-based organizations promoting protective factors, a community dashboard to track outcomes, and advocating for policies that reduce senior poverty through programs like Social Security and Medicare. The overall goal is for diverse stakeholders to take coordinated actions and measure shared outcomes to achieve greater impact in supporting children and families.
A general powerpoint used to explain the mission of Family Promise and the 5 programs that make up the organization - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Mentoring, Just Neighbors, Community Initiatives and Voices Uniting - which enable it to help homeless families nationwide.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
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Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
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