The ACLU of Mississippi defeated Initiative 26, which aimed to ban abortion and challenge Roe v. Wade. They also held a successful youth hip hop summit attended by over 600 people. The organization aims to defend civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution through litigation, advocacy, education, and community organizing.
Advocates For Freedom works to raise awareness of human trafficking on the Mississippi Gulf Coast through education, empowerment, and aiding victims. They have spoken in many locations, held trainings, and helped start task forces to combat human trafficking.
AIDS Action Mississippi works to battle HIV/AIDS through advocacy, improving quality of life for those infected and affected, and ending the effects of the pandemic in
This document provides information about fall activities in Wisconsin to encourage tourism. It highlights the scenic fall colors across the state's 16 million forested acres. Various fall events are mentioned, including scenic driving tours, apple orchards, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, wineries, and multicultural arts performances taking place in fall. Contact information is provided to access an interactive fall color report and plan a fall getaway in Wisconsin.
This document provides an overview of efforts to advocate for and support the rights of persons with special needs (PWSNs) in the Philippines. It discusses how the Ateneo Special Education Society (Speed) regularly visits homes for orphaned children with special needs, like Cottolengo Filipino, to advocate for their rights and well-being. It outlines laws passed to protect PWSNs and provide them benefits and opportunities. However, challenges remain regarding discrimination and lack of accessibility. Speed and other organizations are working to promote awareness and inclusive programs to create a more supportive society for PWSNs.
AmeriCorps is a program supported by the U.S. government and other organizations that engages adults in full or part-time community service positions with nonprofit organizations. The goals are to help communities and help members develop skills. There are three main AmeriCorps programs - State and National programs that place members with local organizations, AmeriCorps NCCC that does team-based national service, and AmeriCorps VISTA that focuses on alleviating poverty. Members receive modest compensation and benefits like education awards.
The UST-GDI Board of Directors heard three project proposals on day 2 of presentations seeking grants. The board awarded the full $900,000 grant request to the Denpasar Devotion project in Bali, Indonesia. This project aimed to address malnutrition among young mothers and school-aged children through an incentive program providing nutrition and vitamins. The board placed the Human Capital in Chimborazo conditional cash transfer program in Ecuador on the preferred waiting list due to its large $3.3 million budget request, though the program was well designed and showed promise. A waterless toilet proposal in Bolivia addressed sanitation issues but failed to convince the board on measures of impact and community buy-in.
An Initial Answer -- June 2014 Presbyterians TodayKristena Morse
Presbyterians in and around Detroit are partnering with communities to address issues like gun violence, unemployment, and hunger. Ministries are working to empower ex-offenders with jobs training and placement. Documentary screenings on gun violence have sparked discussion and new programs. Presbyterian churches also run food banks and community gardens to fight hunger affecting over 100,000 children in the county. These efforts seek to create a more just, peaceful city in response to Jesus' call to help the vulnerable.
In these difficult economic times, social services agencies have experienced funding cuts and loss of staff. AmeriCorps VISTA offers a way to rebuild your agency's capacity at little cost to you. AmeriCorps VISTA provides you with members ready to share their skills and passion to help others while providing them with valuable professional experience. Join us to learn more about this win-win partnership opportunity.
Mutual Aid Midlands Annual Report 2020Emily Wilson
Mutual Aid Midlands provided various services to over 500 individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their services included a 24-hour hotline, food and supply deliveries, advocacy efforts, and community engagement events. They had over 70 volunteers and raised over $28,000 for their efforts. Looking ahead, they plan to expand food access programs, engage in more neighborhood-level mutual aid, and conduct educational campaigns about mutual aid.
The document outlines Washington D.C.'s 10-year plan called "Homeless No More" to end homelessness in the city by 2014. The plan was developed through extensive consultation with stakeholders and aims to prevent homelessness, increase affordable housing, and integrate homeless services with mainstream support systems. It presents a vision of ending chronic homelessness and making temporary homelessness brief and non-recurring through new policies, facilities, and coordination of housing, social services, and government agencies.
This document provides information about fall activities in Wisconsin to encourage tourism. It highlights the scenic fall colors across the state's 16 million forested acres. Various fall events are mentioned, including scenic driving tours, apple orchards, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, wineries, and multicultural arts performances taking place in fall. Contact information is provided to access an interactive fall color report and plan a fall getaway in Wisconsin.
This document provides an overview of efforts to advocate for and support the rights of persons with special needs (PWSNs) in the Philippines. It discusses how the Ateneo Special Education Society (Speed) regularly visits homes for orphaned children with special needs, like Cottolengo Filipino, to advocate for their rights and well-being. It outlines laws passed to protect PWSNs and provide them benefits and opportunities. However, challenges remain regarding discrimination and lack of accessibility. Speed and other organizations are working to promote awareness and inclusive programs to create a more supportive society for PWSNs.
AmeriCorps is a program supported by the U.S. government and other organizations that engages adults in full or part-time community service positions with nonprofit organizations. The goals are to help communities and help members develop skills. There are three main AmeriCorps programs - State and National programs that place members with local organizations, AmeriCorps NCCC that does team-based national service, and AmeriCorps VISTA that focuses on alleviating poverty. Members receive modest compensation and benefits like education awards.
The UST-GDI Board of Directors heard three project proposals on day 2 of presentations seeking grants. The board awarded the full $900,000 grant request to the Denpasar Devotion project in Bali, Indonesia. This project aimed to address malnutrition among young mothers and school-aged children through an incentive program providing nutrition and vitamins. The board placed the Human Capital in Chimborazo conditional cash transfer program in Ecuador on the preferred waiting list due to its large $3.3 million budget request, though the program was well designed and showed promise. A waterless toilet proposal in Bolivia addressed sanitation issues but failed to convince the board on measures of impact and community buy-in.
An Initial Answer -- June 2014 Presbyterians TodayKristena Morse
Presbyterians in and around Detroit are partnering with communities to address issues like gun violence, unemployment, and hunger. Ministries are working to empower ex-offenders with jobs training and placement. Documentary screenings on gun violence have sparked discussion and new programs. Presbyterian churches also run food banks and community gardens to fight hunger affecting over 100,000 children in the county. These efforts seek to create a more just, peaceful city in response to Jesus' call to help the vulnerable.
In these difficult economic times, social services agencies have experienced funding cuts and loss of staff. AmeriCorps VISTA offers a way to rebuild your agency's capacity at little cost to you. AmeriCorps VISTA provides you with members ready to share their skills and passion to help others while providing them with valuable professional experience. Join us to learn more about this win-win partnership opportunity.
Mutual Aid Midlands Annual Report 2020Emily Wilson
Mutual Aid Midlands provided various services to over 500 individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their services included a 24-hour hotline, food and supply deliveries, advocacy efforts, and community engagement events. They had over 70 volunteers and raised over $28,000 for their efforts. Looking ahead, they plan to expand food access programs, engage in more neighborhood-level mutual aid, and conduct educational campaigns about mutual aid.
The document outlines Washington D.C.'s 10-year plan called "Homeless No More" to end homelessness in the city by 2014. The plan was developed through extensive consultation with stakeholders and aims to prevent homelessness, increase affordable housing, and integrate homeless services with mainstream support systems. It presents a vision of ending chronic homelessness and making temporary homelessness brief and non-recurring through new policies, facilities, and coordination of housing, social services, and government agencies.
The document summarizes initiatives to address diabetes in Aboriginal communities in Canada. It discusses the continuation of funding for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) with $110 million over two years. It outlines ADI's focus on initiatives for at-risk groups and community-led prevention programs. The Mobile Diabetes Screening Initiative (MDSI) works with Métis settlements on prevention and is planning a health promoter program and community visits.
OBAT Helpers Inc. is a US-based non-profit that provides aid to stateless people living in refugee camps in Bangladesh. Their programs include education, health services, sanitation projects, and most notably, a microfinance program that provides loans and training to help refugees start small businesses and become self-sufficient through activities like rickshaw driving, handicrafts, and food sales. This microfinance program has lifted over 1,600 families out of poverty by empowering women and fostering financial independence and community development.
The document is a report from the Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative that outlines their strategy to reduce poverty in Calgary. The strategy focuses on building strong, supportive communities; ensuring everyone has sufficient income and can build assets; improving access to services; and promoting equal participation of Aboriginal peoples. Key recommendations include establishing community hubs, building personal support networks, raising public awareness about poverty, supporting community economic development and social enterprises, and developing an integrated service access platform. The overall goal is to address the underlying causes of poverty in Calgary by harnessing community strengths and resources.
The document is USAID Kenya's 2009 annual report. It summarizes USAID's work in Kenya in 2009 in the areas of health, education, democracy/governance, economic growth, and natural resource management. In health, USAID provided anti-retroviral drugs to 324,000 people with HIV/AIDS, essential services to over 500,000 orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, insecticide-treated bed nets to 2 million people, and boosted childhood vaccinations. It also discusses challenges remaining in health and USAID's assistance through programs like PEPFAR.
The City of Billings developed a 10-year plan called Welcome Home Billings to address homelessness. It focuses on increasing housing, income, services, and awareness. The plan utilized AmeriCorps VISTA members to help implement initiatives like developing transitional housing, creating videos and art to raise awareness, and coordinating annual Project Homeless Connect events connecting people to services. As of 2016, these efforts generated over $3.5 million for social services and housed over 100 families through new housing programs.
the lookout for ways to get involved! - Ben Day, Mass-Care
This document summarizes the Fall 2011 issue of the Universal Health Care Education Fund newsletter. It discusses rallies held in Boston to advocate for single-payer healthcare. It also summarizes a survey finding that most Massachusetts physicians support a single-payer or public option approach. Additionally, it outlines Mass-Care's efforts to campaign against high deductibles for students and to organize for single-payer healthcare in major Massachusetts cities.
Over one-fifth of residents in Neshoba County, Miss., live in poverty, and they are working together to turn those numbers around. Residents were inspired to take action after over 100 residents organized to talk and work together to build a prosperous community.
The document discusses progress towards achieving universal healthcare in Massachusetts through a single-payer system. It notes that prominent political figures like Al Gore and Michael Dukakis now support single-payer. The advocacy group MASS-CARE has been educating the public and legislators through community events. However, the current healthcare reform law in Massachusetts is failing to cover many residents and imposing high costs on the middle class. True reform requires replacing the private insurance system with a single-payer Medicare for All approach.
Community Teamwork provides various social services including affordable housing, utility assistance, early education programs, and volunteer opportunities. In this annual report, the Executive Director and Board President discuss changes made to strengthen their mission of reducing poverty including revising their mission statement. They describe challenges faced due to funding cuts but emphasize their commitment to helping clients achieve self-sufficiency through job training and access to essential services like housing, childcare, and nutrition assistance. The report highlights several client success stories and outlines the impact of Community Teamwork's programs in the community.
The document is the 2014 annual report of The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative (JAGI), a global humanitarian organization. In 9 years, through donations, JAGI has served over 321,000 individuals across 21 countries in areas of education, healthcare, clean water, food security, and more. In 2014 alone, JAGI served over 26,000 individuals across these areas. JAGI is expanding its work to Jamaica to address deficits in housing, water/sanitation, and development. The report highlights JAGI's continued commitment to serving the world's poorest with dignity and opportunity.
After the closure of the Long Island Bridge forced the evacuation of a large women's recovery home, Victory Programs worked to restore lost recovery bed capacity. One year later, they have made progress but still need to raise funds to rehabilitate two properties into new women's recovery homes. The document discusses Victory Programs' history of serving vulnerable populations and their current efforts to rebuild after the disruption caused by the bridge closure.
Reflections from the Modern U.S. Service Movement by Michelle NunnSocial People
The document discusses the history and current state of the modern U.S. service movement. It outlines key events like the founding of organizations like Points of Light Foundation and the establishment of national service programs under presidents Bush and Clinton. It then describes the current infrastructure, including that Points of Light Institute is the largest volunteer network in the country, engaging millions of volunteers annually through programs like AmeriCorps and HandsOn Network. Finally, it discusses lessons learned and emerging trends, such as utilizing new technologies and growing social enterprises to engage more citizens in solving community problems through service.
Wisconsin Dementia Care System Redesign Accomplishments PaperKatelyn Marschall
This document summarizes accomplishments in Wisconsin's effort to redesign its dementia care system. It discusses initiatives to promote dementia-friendly communities, expand dementia care specialist programs, enhance support for family caregivers, and address issues in facility-based long-term care. The goal is to improve quality of life for those with dementia and their families by increasing community awareness and services while living at home, and ensuring high-quality care in facilities. Progress has been made in several areas through partnerships across the state.
Tuberkulosis adalah penyakit infeksi yang disebabkan oleh Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Penyakit ini menyerang paru-paru dan dapat menyebabkan berbagai gejala seperti batuk, nyeri dada, dan hemoptisis. Diagnosis didasarkan pada gejala klinis, hasil laboratorium, dan pemeriksaan radiologi. Pengobatan tuberkulosis paru memerlukan kombinasi obat selama 6-9 bulan untuk mencegah timbulnya resistensi obat.
1802302022.adamovsky historia de las clases populares intro 1,2,3McArena Godínez
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo ruso. El embargo se aplicaría gradualmente durante seis meses para el petróleo crudo y ocho meses para los productos refinados. El objetivo es aumentar la presión sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
The document summarizes initiatives to address diabetes in Aboriginal communities in Canada. It discusses the continuation of funding for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) with $110 million over two years. It outlines ADI's focus on initiatives for at-risk groups and community-led prevention programs. The Mobile Diabetes Screening Initiative (MDSI) works with Métis settlements on prevention and is planning a health promoter program and community visits.
OBAT Helpers Inc. is a US-based non-profit that provides aid to stateless people living in refugee camps in Bangladesh. Their programs include education, health services, sanitation projects, and most notably, a microfinance program that provides loans and training to help refugees start small businesses and become self-sufficient through activities like rickshaw driving, handicrafts, and food sales. This microfinance program has lifted over 1,600 families out of poverty by empowering women and fostering financial independence and community development.
The document is a report from the Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative that outlines their strategy to reduce poverty in Calgary. The strategy focuses on building strong, supportive communities; ensuring everyone has sufficient income and can build assets; improving access to services; and promoting equal participation of Aboriginal peoples. Key recommendations include establishing community hubs, building personal support networks, raising public awareness about poverty, supporting community economic development and social enterprises, and developing an integrated service access platform. The overall goal is to address the underlying causes of poverty in Calgary by harnessing community strengths and resources.
The document is USAID Kenya's 2009 annual report. It summarizes USAID's work in Kenya in 2009 in the areas of health, education, democracy/governance, economic growth, and natural resource management. In health, USAID provided anti-retroviral drugs to 324,000 people with HIV/AIDS, essential services to over 500,000 orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, insecticide-treated bed nets to 2 million people, and boosted childhood vaccinations. It also discusses challenges remaining in health and USAID's assistance through programs like PEPFAR.
The City of Billings developed a 10-year plan called Welcome Home Billings to address homelessness. It focuses on increasing housing, income, services, and awareness. The plan utilized AmeriCorps VISTA members to help implement initiatives like developing transitional housing, creating videos and art to raise awareness, and coordinating annual Project Homeless Connect events connecting people to services. As of 2016, these efforts generated over $3.5 million for social services and housed over 100 families through new housing programs.
the lookout for ways to get involved! - Ben Day, Mass-Care
This document summarizes the Fall 2011 issue of the Universal Health Care Education Fund newsletter. It discusses rallies held in Boston to advocate for single-payer healthcare. It also summarizes a survey finding that most Massachusetts physicians support a single-payer or public option approach. Additionally, it outlines Mass-Care's efforts to campaign against high deductibles for students and to organize for single-payer healthcare in major Massachusetts cities.
Over one-fifth of residents in Neshoba County, Miss., live in poverty, and they are working together to turn those numbers around. Residents were inspired to take action after over 100 residents organized to talk and work together to build a prosperous community.
The document discusses progress towards achieving universal healthcare in Massachusetts through a single-payer system. It notes that prominent political figures like Al Gore and Michael Dukakis now support single-payer. The advocacy group MASS-CARE has been educating the public and legislators through community events. However, the current healthcare reform law in Massachusetts is failing to cover many residents and imposing high costs on the middle class. True reform requires replacing the private insurance system with a single-payer Medicare for All approach.
Community Teamwork provides various social services including affordable housing, utility assistance, early education programs, and volunteer opportunities. In this annual report, the Executive Director and Board President discuss changes made to strengthen their mission of reducing poverty including revising their mission statement. They describe challenges faced due to funding cuts but emphasize their commitment to helping clients achieve self-sufficiency through job training and access to essential services like housing, childcare, and nutrition assistance. The report highlights several client success stories and outlines the impact of Community Teamwork's programs in the community.
The document is the 2014 annual report of The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative (JAGI), a global humanitarian organization. In 9 years, through donations, JAGI has served over 321,000 individuals across 21 countries in areas of education, healthcare, clean water, food security, and more. In 2014 alone, JAGI served over 26,000 individuals across these areas. JAGI is expanding its work to Jamaica to address deficits in housing, water/sanitation, and development. The report highlights JAGI's continued commitment to serving the world's poorest with dignity and opportunity.
After the closure of the Long Island Bridge forced the evacuation of a large women's recovery home, Victory Programs worked to restore lost recovery bed capacity. One year later, they have made progress but still need to raise funds to rehabilitate two properties into new women's recovery homes. The document discusses Victory Programs' history of serving vulnerable populations and their current efforts to rebuild after the disruption caused by the bridge closure.
Reflections from the Modern U.S. Service Movement by Michelle NunnSocial People
The document discusses the history and current state of the modern U.S. service movement. It outlines key events like the founding of organizations like Points of Light Foundation and the establishment of national service programs under presidents Bush and Clinton. It then describes the current infrastructure, including that Points of Light Institute is the largest volunteer network in the country, engaging millions of volunteers annually through programs like AmeriCorps and HandsOn Network. Finally, it discusses lessons learned and emerging trends, such as utilizing new technologies and growing social enterprises to engage more citizens in solving community problems through service.
Wisconsin Dementia Care System Redesign Accomplishments PaperKatelyn Marschall
This document summarizes accomplishments in Wisconsin's effort to redesign its dementia care system. It discusses initiatives to promote dementia-friendly communities, expand dementia care specialist programs, enhance support for family caregivers, and address issues in facility-based long-term care. The goal is to improve quality of life for those with dementia and their families by increasing community awareness and services while living at home, and ensuring high-quality care in facilities. Progress has been made in several areas through partnerships across the state.
Tuberkulosis adalah penyakit infeksi yang disebabkan oleh Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Penyakit ini menyerang paru-paru dan dapat menyebabkan berbagai gejala seperti batuk, nyeri dada, dan hemoptisis. Diagnosis didasarkan pada gejala klinis, hasil laboratorium, dan pemeriksaan radiologi. Pengobatan tuberkulosis paru memerlukan kombinasi obat selama 6-9 bulan untuk mencegah timbulnya resistensi obat.
1802302022.adamovsky historia de las clases populares intro 1,2,3McArena Godínez
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo ruso. El embargo se aplicaría gradualmente durante seis meses para el petróleo crudo y ocho meses para los productos refinados. El objetivo es aumentar la presión sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
Gardening provides many rewards such as connecting with nature, exercise, creativity, and fresh produce. To be successful, one should know their planting zone, enrich the soil, plant after the last frost date at the proper depth, and water regularly. Perennial herbs are especially satisfying as their return each year is a reward for the initial planting and ongoing nurturing.
The ACLU of Mississippi summarized key events from the past year, including defeating Initiative 26 to ban abortion, hosting a youth hip hop summit, and observing the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Advocates For Freedom worked to raise awareness of human trafficking on the MS Gulf Coast. AIDS Action In Mississippi works to end HIV/AIDS and improve quality of life for those affected. Asian Americans For Change provided job training to over 200 Vietnamese community members affected by the BP oil spill.
Fishing is a popular activity along the coast of Massachusetts. Striped bass is a common fish that can be caught from the shore or by boat in places like Beverly Harbor. The document provides brief information about fishing for striped bass in Beverly Harbor.
Chris Baughman introduces himself and provides an overview of his background and experiences. He graduated from Wheaton College in 2001 with degrees in philosophy and Spanish and played football. He obtained his MBA from Hult International Business School in 2011. During his MBA, he took leadership roles and received honors for his work. Baughman has lived in several cities across the US and abroad. He has experience in sales, strategy, management, and public speaking. He is passionate about his work and driven by his courage to challenge himself. Baughman is open to new opportunities in different industries and locations.
A wiki is a website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. It serves as a centralized location for communication and file sharing for a group, such as students in a class. Wikis provide benefits like not requiring technical expertise to contribute, housing all class materials and assignments in one place, and enabling more open communication between students and parents. The author's personal wiki will be regularly updated with new assignments and include weekly video responses from students.
Este documento presenta consejos para realizar un pitch efectivo para startups. Proporciona el contexto personal y profesional de Juan Mejia, quien ofrece 3 verdades fundamentales sobre los pitches. Luego, detalla 9 aspectos clave que debe cubrir un pitch ideal, incluyendo el contexto personal y problema que la empresa resuelve, detalles sobre el mercado, equipo, riesgos y estrategia. Finalmente, ofrece responder preguntas.
The Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) provides technical assistance and training to communities facing environmental health threats, empowering local leaders to prevent harm. Founded in 1981 by Lois Gibbs after organizing residents near the Love Canal toxic waste site, CHEJ has assisted over 15,000 community groups and continues its work through campaigns, coalition building, and responding to over 1,500 requests for assistance annually.
The Rainbird Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to ending child abuse through various projects, partnerships, and initiatives. It develops partnerships with other organizations working to end child abuse and supports projects that help transform communities and reform social services and law enforcement. Current projects include educational campaigns, fundraising events, and building homes for abused children. The foundation is hosting its first annual fundraising walkathon in Madison, WI to raise awareness and funds.
982 AmeriCorps members served through the National AmeriCorps program from 2011-2013, helping over 500,000 individuals gain access to healthcare. Members provided case management, health education, translation services, and helped enroll individuals in health insurance and benefits programs. They also recruited over 14,000 volunteers who contributed over 81,000 hours of service. After their service year, many members pursued further education or careers in healthcare and community services.
The director of Projects for Peace and Justice has been actively involved in several advocacy and organizing campaigns over the last few months:
1) Supporting measures to increase affordable housing and workers' rights, including Measure A and Measure E. Both measures passed.
2) Organizing interfaith efforts to end the death penalty, including developing a prayer and engaging in advocacy around propositions.
3) Supporting labor organizing, including for cafeteria workers seeking union recognition.
4) Developing support for immigrants and Muslims facing increased hostility, including organizing interfaith dialog.
5) Organizing around homelessness, student hunger, and bringing together diverse communities to advocate for policy change. Metrics provided on involvement
How do we build power for the policies needed to achieve health equity, and to dismantle structural racism and other root causes of health inequities? Who are allies in this struggle for social justice? Who is the opposition and what do they gain from the status quo? Using #OneFairWage and Protect Immigrant Health Now! as examples, answers to these questions will be proposed by a leader of the Collaborative for Health Equity Cook County (www.CHECookCounty.org), part of the National Collaborative for Health Equity. A group dialogue will follow.
Monthly talk of the Center for Community Health Equity. Featuring James Bloyd, MPH (Cook County Department of Public Health) Tuesday, January 22 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Rush University Medical Center, Cohen Building - Field Auditorium, 1st floor 1735 W. Harrison, Chicago, Illinois
Presentation on January 22, 2019 to the Center for Community Health Equity at the Rush University Medical Center by James E. Bloyd, MPH, of the Collaborative for Health Equity Cook County, and the Cook County Department of Public Health. Topics included evidence of inequitable distribution of health and well-being; theoretical explanations of health inequity from Hawai'i State Department of Public Health and the World Health Organization; the Collaborative for Health Equity Cook County's (www.checookcounty.org) work on the minimum wage and Protect Immigrant Health Now!;
Role of US Health Care in causing poverty and health inequities among health care sector workers through a racist and sexist wage structure (Himmelstein & Venkataramani 2018). Includes references.
This document summarizes Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's longstanding commitment to partnering with community health centers to improve access to care for underserved communities. It provides an overview of BIDMC's affiliation with seven community health centers, the services they provide to nearly 90,000 patients annually, and examples of collaborative initiatives in areas such as medical education and research. It also gives a brief history of the community health center movement in the US and Massachusetts.
Leveraging Community Talents and Voices to Fight Food Insecurity WorkshopBonner Foundation
The document summarizes the work of Funke Aderonmu as a Congressional Hunger Fellow placed at DC Greens and RESULTS Educational Fund. It describes how DC Greens launched a Community Advocates program to engage local residents with lived experience of food insecurity in advocacy and policy work. Through training and engagement at the local level, Community Advocates helped secure funding for food assistance programs and influenced DC food policy. The document encourages readers to consider how similar community advocacy models could be applied to other issues, and invites participation in the anti-poverty advocacy organization RESULTS.
HCHRA is the Community Action Agency for Hinds County, Mississippi that has provided services to low-income citizens for over 37 years. The annual report summarizes HCHRA's activities and accomplishments for the 2013 fiscal year, highlighting success stories that demonstrate the positive impact of programs on clients' lives. HCHRA operates 17 Head Start/Early Head Start centers and 3 neighborhood service centers throughout Hinds County, employing around 400 individuals and serving over 30,000 citizens annually through programs focused on early childhood development and human services.
CAN DO Houston is a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing childhood obesity in Houston, Texas. It targets children aged 0-12 and their caregivers. The program recognizes that addressing obesity requires a multi-dimensional approach, including physical activity, nutrition education, and mental wellness. CAN DO Houston works with existing community resources and organizations to deliver these programs in various settings, like schools, community centers, worksites, and faith communities. Its goals are to engage communities and individuals to improve access to healthy lifestyle choices.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM 1
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM 2
Community Outreach Program
Internal Memo
TO: All ABC Incorporation Employees
FROM: The Chief Executive Officer
DATE: 6th July, 2017
SUBJECT: Adolescents Living Safely Community Outreach Program
ABC Health Incorporation is a privately held healthcare provider dedicated at providing quality, affordable and accessible patient care to the residents of New York. The organization is dedicated to developing programs as well as advocating for policies geared at helping teenagers make informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health. This is in tandem with the organization’s mission statement which states that, “To provide quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to the residents of New York City.” For this reason, ABC Incorporation is going to start sponsoring and running a community outreach program known as “Adolescents for Safety CommunityOutreach Program” in New York City.
This HIV prevention community outreach program will target runaway black American and Hispanic teenagers between 11 and 18 years living in city shelters. This program intends to promote behavioral change to lower the rate of HIV and AIDS infection among run away teenagers, ages 11 years to 18 years. In particular, this program will strive at: i) developing and improving young people’s interpersonal skills; ii) promoting behavioral self-management; iii) increasing HIV prevention awareness; and v) providing peer support to enhance HIV prevention behaviors. Because this program will be targeting runaways, who always lead stressful and unstable lifestyles, this program will also offer access to ongoing physical as well as mental health care.
To meet its objectives ABC will organize an annual event known as “Artist for HIV/AIDS Awareness” to raise funds for the program. The Artist for HIV/AIDS Awareness will be organized on June 1st every year in New York City to provide an avenue for teenagers to develop self-awareness and become socially conscious and economically independent citizens. According to Borrup (2009) including artists and young people as meaningful and important contributors in a community’s social aspect should not be overlooked. Engaging teenagers has two significant benefits: first it brings adults into the picture. The League of Women Voters in a civic engagement study indicate that many people are likely to engage in community outreach program initiatives if it is intended at improving teenagers’ conditions. Secondly, issues related to teenagers including mentoring and coaching are the most likely sources of untapped resources of volunteers.
Yours Sincerely
The Chief Executive Officer
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National-Service-and-Community-Health-Centers-A-Partnership-Built-to-LastAnastasia Sonneman, MA
The Community HealthCorps program was created 20 years ago as a partnership between the National Association of Community Health Centers and AmeriCorps. It started with 9 health centers and 100 volunteers and has now grown to over 200 health centers annually engaging 535 AmeriCorps members. Members provide enabling services like case management and help enroll patients in health insurance. Over the years, their roles have expanded and they now help address social determinants of health. Community HealthCorps has proven effective, providing over 500,000 patient engagements annually and helping enroll thousands in insurance. Many members choose to pursue careers in community health after participating.
The document discusses a health promotion project called the "Hello Neighbor Project" that aims to raise awareness and support for vulnerable people living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighborhood. The neighborhood struggles with high rates of poverty, crime, drug use, and sex work. The project aims to educate the public and reduce stereotyping of the area. Major determinants of health affecting residents are low income and lack of social status, as well as low education levels. These factors contribute to health issues like poor nutrition and frequent hospitalization. The document recommends implementing social services like affordable housing, education, and income assistance to improve living conditions and access to healthcare.
The document provides an intern training manual for Bing Consulting Services (BCS) and Avenue, its event space, outlining office procedures, equipment, and event planning steps. It details the layout of the Avenue space, opening and closing procedures, supplies and inventory, digital tools like Salesforce and Dropbox, and overview of BCS clients which are mostly nonprofit organizations. The manual aims to familiarize new interns with the physical and digital resources needed to support BCS's event production and consulting work.
The document provides a history of national service programs in the United States from 1933 to 2009. It describes programs established under presidents Roosevelt, Kennedy, Johnson, Bush, Clinton and Obama including the Civilian Conservation Corps, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and its divisions of AmeriCorps State and National, NCCC, and VISTA. It also outlines the mission and approach of the nonprofit organization Public Allies.
Advancing Racial Equity through Community Engagement in Collective ImpactLiving Cities
This document outlines an agenda for a panel discussion on advancing racial equity through community engagement in collective impact work. The agenda includes an overview, four panelists from different organizations, and a question and answer session. The panelists discuss their experiences engaging communities and advancing equity in their collective impact work, including lessons learned and advice for other practitioners. They emphasize the importance of relationship building, disaggregating data, youth engagement, and addressing power imbalances to do this work effectively.
ICNA Relief Chicago provides several services to those in need, including transitional housing, counseling, and hunger prevention. In 2014, they housed 22 families totaling 110 individuals in transitional housing and provided rental assistance to 35 individuals. Their Muslim Family Services program offered counseling to 10 clients, classes to 28 students, and financial assistance to families. ICNA Relief Chicago also engaged in hunger prevention efforts through food pantries, Ramadan food drives, and Eid-al-Adha meat drives that benefited over 4,000 individuals. Overall in 2014, their various services helped around 22,000 people with over $150,000 of assistance.
This document lists various organizations that sponsor service programs and projects related to Global Youth Service Day. It provides highlights of projects conducted by several national partner organizations, including After-School All-Stars, Job Corps, J-Serve, H2O for Life, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, City Year, and Youth Volunteer Corps of America. It also summarizes projects undertaken by global partners such as People to People International, Peace Corps, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, and Service for Peace to celebrate Global Youth Service Day through environmental cleanups, community improvement activities, and raising awareness on social issues.
The 10th annual Childhood Exposure to Violence (CEV) Prevention Week took place from April 18-22, 2016 with events hosted by Chicago Safe Start and over 20 partner organizations. Over 350 people participated in 9 events across 6 Chicago neighborhoods focused on raising awareness about the negative effects of CEV on young children and providing resources to help families and communities prevent violence exposure. Honorees were recognized for their leadership and efforts to address CEV. The week included art contests, training sessions, and a social media campaign to encourage support for CEV prevention.
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United Way of Erie County has declared a bold goal to reduce the number of families struggling to meet basic needs by one-third by 2025. To achieve this, their strategy focuses on connecting families to education, income, and health resources. They will convene partners from various sectors to achieve goals in these areas. Key initiatives include Erie Together, which aims to reduce poverty through collaboration, and Erie Vital Signs, which will monitor community progress on key issues over 10 years. United Way also aims to implement a 2-1-1 system to better connect people to essential services.
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We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
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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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3. ACLU of Mississippi
Initiative 26 Is Defeated!
The mission of the ACLU of Mississippi voters rejected an amendment to the
Mississippi is very simple: To Mississippi Constitution intended to ban abortion and
defend the inalienable human to set up a legal challenge to Roe v. Wade.
rights and freedoms guaranteed
in the U.S. Constitution,
especially the Bill of Rights. We
accomplish our mission through
litigation, advocacy, public
education and community
organizing.
4th Annual Mississippi Youth Hip Hop
Tenth Anniversary Observance of Summit: Turn Up The Volume!
9-11 Terrorist Attacks The ACLU of Mississippi's 4th Annual Hip Hop Summit
Dozens of residents joined the American Civil was a success! More than 600 registered for the
Liberties Union of Mississippi in observance of summit and the annual Prevention of Schoolhouse To
the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist Jailhouse Conference. Youth participated in numerous
attacks. The program paid respect to the lives workshops July 9-10 at Jackson State University.
lost that day in 2001, but also examined the
impact post 9-11 that government policies have
had on the country's civil liberties.
www.aclu-ms.com
4. Advocates For Freedom is a new non-profit association of
concerned citizens whose mission is to foster awareness
on the MS Gulf Coast of the pervasive and growing
problem of human trafficking.
The main mission of Advocates For Freedom is:
To bring awareness and education to our community
To empower the general public to recognize Human
Trafficking and what to do to combat the social issue
Advocates For Freedom has accomplished much:
Spoken in 77 different locations
Put on 4 major trainings
Helped start 2 task forces (one State Wide and
one for the five Gulf Coast states)
Aided many victims
5. AIDS In Action Mississippi
AIDS Action In Mississippi (AAIM) was created to battle the 20+
years this epidemic has affected the people in this state, across the
country, and around the world. We have the knowledge and tools
necessary to end HIV/AIDS and improve the quality of life of the
individuals and families both infected and affected.
AAIM is a statewide grass roots organization dedicated to advocating
for the rights of all people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Utilizing the voice and experiences of persons living with and
affected by this pandemic, we are committed to ending the effects of
HIV/AIDS on Mississippi.
www.aidsactionms.org
6. Asian Americans For
Change
In collaboration with MDES Program, Asian Americans for Change
(AAC) have reached out to more than 600 Vietnamese community
members in South MS lower 3 counties, Harrison, Jackson, and
Hancock
AAC have successfully placed two bilingual HVAC, one electrical,
and
one welding class in 2011. Two HVAC classes have graduated with
few Since the oil spill of April 2010, AAC has been working closely with
the who acquired EPA certification
fishermen community to inform them with accurate information and
resources
AAC in partnership with MDES has successfully enrolled close to
200
participants with the collaboration of MGCC with training such as
HVAC, electric, and welding; approximately 100 people that
www.aachange.org
completed
their training.
7. Back Bay Mission
Our 2011 Accomplishments
We have completed 18 projects in our Housing Recovery program which
include minor and major rehab projects; the work was completed by
volunteers. Over a 1,000 volunteers have put in over 15,000 hours of work.
A faith-based We housed 18 chronically homeless individuals with a diagnosed disability in
community our 14 units through Home At Last program which is a permanent supportive
development and housing program through HUD.
service agency We have provided assistance to over 4500 individuals in our Emergency
located in Biloxi, Assistance program, which includes utility relief; help with purchasing
prescription meds, obtaining I.D.’s, birth certificates and food from the
MS, that has pantry.
served the
We also have provided services to over 1000 homeless individuals through our
poorest of the Day Center; they were able to take showers, do their laundry, use the center
poor since 1922. as their permanent mailing address and utilize the computer for resume’
building and job searches.
Our 2012 Project
The building of a duplex for homeless veterans through our Affordable
Housing Initiative program. The funding will be provided through a HUD
supportive housing grant.
www.thebackbaymission.org
8. From the Oil Spill Relief and Advocacy Campaign Report
Numbers At Quick Glance:
30 = # of workshops, seminars, meetings - 18 town hall
meetings, 12 workshops, seminars and claims assistance clinics
in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
45 - # of volunteer professionals mobilized from around the
country - BPSOS attorneys and legal staff, community
interpreters, citizen journalists, volunteer attorneys, CPAs and
tax professionals
550 = # of individuals directly assisted or served
10,000+ = Many thousands more were indirectly assisted via
educational radio programs and small media.
100,000+ = Pounds of food delivered to residents in need
through food bank joint operation
“With these accomplishments under our belt, we are moving forward in our fourth decade of operation…”
www.bpsos.org
9. Center For Environmental
& Economic Justice, Inc.
a non-profit community based organization that was
founded in 1989, (formerly UJAMAA Community
Services, Inc.) in Biloxi, Mississippi.
CEEJ’s objectives include organizing grass root community people and
other community-based organizations to affect public policy on socio-
economic development issues and environmental justice (EJ) concerns
that are germane to people of color and other ethnicities impacted by
injustices.
CEEJ is working to eliminate environmental health hazards and promote
economic sustainability through community education, hazard control
training, and by engaging in social justice issues that affect Afro-
Americans and other impacted ethnicities in Mississippi.
www.envirojustice.com
10. The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based resource for families,
schools, and communities interested in the topic of inclusive education. This
network has grown out of Inclusive Schools Week ™, an internationally-
recognized, annual event sponsored by Education Development Center, Inc.
(EDC). In 2011, ISN will be expanding its capacity to offer new products,
conferences, online events, and social networking opportunities.
The Ridgeland Challenger Baseball League celebrated its 20th season. The league has grown
from the original 18 to 125 players ages five to 67 playing on four youth teams and six adult
teams. The adult teams were formed, Paul Rogers, Challenger’s Co-commissioner explains,
“because the original kids grew up and didn’t want to stop playing.” The season runs from April
through June, with each team playing two games per week at Ridgeland’s Hite Wolcott Park.
The Challenger League is open to any child or adult with a disability who wants to play, at no
cost to the players or their families. While most of the players are from the Jackson Metro area,
the league includes several players who travel up to 100 miles for the opportunity to take a
swing.
www.msccd.org
11. Coastal Family Health Center, Inc. (CFHC) is a non-profit
501c(3) Federally Qualified Health Center serving
Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties, the three coastal
counties of Mississippi, since 1978, representing 33 years
of uninterrupted service to the area.
The Homeless Coordinator of Outreach Services is responsible for the following:
Coordination, communication and problem solving related to Coastal Family Health
Center’s homeless outreach services.
Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing evaluation of The mission of Coastal
Family Health Center
CFHC’s homeless Outreach services policies. (CFHC) is to promote
healthy communities by
Coordinates data collection/reporting activities associated with outreach services. providing accessible,
quality primary
Coordinates activities with other outreach workers and work with staff of the healthcare services to all
homeless clinic, promotes customer services by resolving patient concerns in a persons regardless of
timely economic status. We
accomplish this with
manner.
competent and caring
Provides assistance to homeless patients and CFHC staff by helping to schedule staff who works to meet
and exceed expected
appointments with the clinics and other agencies. standards for care and
Develop linkage with city wide agencies in a collaborative effort to better the customer satisfaction.
welfare
of the homeless population located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
www.coastalfamilyhealth.org
12. “The mission of Coastal Women for Change is to make a difference in our communities through
securing and revitalizing our neighborhoods. We do this by ensuring that our communities have
adequate information in a timely manner so that we can both influence and make informed
decisions about the recovery process and community development, now and in the future.”
CWC will strive to develop creative and innovative
projects that augment community development
CWC will continue to be an information center in CWC will build its community resource services
the community by raising public awareness by implementing:
and issues relevant to the residents of Youth Mentorship/ Leadership and
Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Support Group Programs, Elderly
Projects, & Coastal Restoration
Projects.
With these goals in mind, the participation of the community we want to serve by
partnering with other organizations with similar purposes, CWC will make the
vision a reality and the community a safe and prosperous place to call home.
www.cwcbiloxi.org
13. The Commercial Appeal on November 26, 2011.
-By Amos Maki
Since March, about 300 people have signed up for a program designed
to steer them away from costly alternative financial institutions --
payday lenders, car-title lenders and check cashers -- and into regular
bank and credit-union accounts.
HOPE Opens New Full-Service Branch in Utica
Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting and Community Fair 11/5
Hinds County, MS – HOPE (Hope Credit Union) has opened a full-service branch to serve residents
of Utica, Mississippi, and surrounding communities. The location at 107 Depot Street is fully
staffed and able to provide HOPE’s complete range of affordable, responsible financial products
and related services.
The Clarion-Ledger on November 26, 2011.
-By Jerry Mitchell
With payday lending and check cashing services growing in popularity, some banks are
offering similar services…Bill Bynum, CEO for Hope Credit Union, offers a program
where credit union customers can borrow $500 over six months at 18 percent APR.
14. El Pueblo The Village
“As long as injustice continues to
take away the power of my
brothers and sisters, I shall El Pueblo is an active, vital organization helping
continue the journey and the immigrant communities along the Mississippi Gulf
fight…correcting everything that Coast.
stands against love. When love,
justice and mercy are our Changing Hearts and Minds: Projects that inform
incentives and our agenda, we the public of the immigrant reality in order to combat
shall overcome. the growing xenophobia in this country.
Peace, Joy and Justice”
-Sally Bevill Immigration Legal Services: El Pueblo houses the
Hispanic/Latino Ministries Immigration Legal Clinic,
which is recognized by the Board of Immigration
Appeals (BIA) of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
Clinic is staffed by the only two BIA accredited
paralegals in the state of Mississippi. The Clinic provides
high quality, low cost, family-based immigration services
greatly needed by immigrants of the Mississippi Gulf
Coast region. We specialize in family-based immigration.
A New U.S. Citizen!
Hector Tuesta became a U.S. citizen
at a swearing-in ceremony. He is
pictured receiving his naturalization
http://www.mississippigulfresortclassic.com/birdies-for-charity.php certificate with his daughter.
www.elpueblo-ms.org
15. &
Values
To end poverty and inequity in the South, we believe in building a
movement and organization that are accountable to the priorities of
low-income communities and supporting them…by…
The knowledge, voice, and empowerment of grassroots communities
Intergenerational movement building
Integrity, truth telling, character building, and moral leadership
Meeting people where they are, respect, inclusion, and cultural understanding
Building individual and community resilience, helping each other learn to help ourselves
Opportunity, equity and justice
Quality, accurate, timely, and user-friendly information
Transparency and accountability
Taking action
Commitment, consistency, and passion to do what it takes to accomplish our purpose
Publicly naming our core values and supporting people to live them
www.equityandinclusion.org
16. Who Are We
The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center (GCFHC) is a private non-profit organization.
The center was established by the National Fair Housing Alliance and a group of
concerned Gulf Coast citizens in 2003. GCFHC is active in 6 Mississippi Gulf Coast
Counties: George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone.
The Mission
The Fair Housing Center of the Gulf Coast Region of Mississippi is dedicated to
eliminating housing discrimination and furthering equal housing opportunities
through education, outreach, advocacy, and enforcement of fair housing laws.
What We Do
GCFHC furthers fair housing by dividing its efforts into 2 major categories:
education and enforcement. GCFHC educates Gulf Coast citizens about their
rights under Fair Housing laws and through mass media, presentations, seminars,
workshops, publications etc. In an effort to enforce fair housing laws, GCFHC
takes fair housing complaints from individuals. Complaints are researched and
investigated and clients are assisted in finding the best remedy to their fair
housing issue.
www.makeitfair.com
17. United For A Healthy Gulf
Gulf Fish Forever - The Gulf of Mexico provides jobs, food, and
recreation to millions of people. As a marine habitat, it is a
national treasure that we should all want to preserve.
Commercial fishing is a key economic driver around the Gulf.
Global Warming - The Gulf of Mexico is ground zero for the
impacts of climate change. Rising sea-levels, more powerful
hurricanes, and invasive species are all serious threats to the
natural resources of the Gulf, our homes, and our communities.
Healthy Waters - The Gulf Restoration Network works to
protect and restore waters throughout the Gulf of Mexico that
are critical to recreation, fisheries, wildlife habitat, and
drinking water.
Natural Defenses - Hurricane Seasons have shown how
vulnerable Gulf coastal communities are. As impacted areas
rebuild, decision-makers and planners must protect and
enhance the natural barriers that help protect our communities.
www.healthygulf.org
18. A Housing Resource Center…
Mission: Hope Community Development Agency will leverage
resources to build capacity and develop viable, affordable
Supporting the
and stable neighborhoods.
individuals, families,
small businesses, and Vision: Hope Community Development Agency will unite
neighborhoods of partners to create vibrant and sustainable communities.
Biloxi, Mississippi. Case Management - The main focus of Hope Community
Development Agency is to assist our clients with obtaining
sustainable permanent housing.
Community Outreach - Hope CDA also supports efforts to
maintain the integrity of East Biloxi by participating in and
disseminating information to residents on pressing issues such
as: FEMA trailers, Flood Elevation levels, Environmental issues,
and any other concerns that affect the quality of life in the
community.
www.hopecda.org
19. Lutheran H
Episcopal
engage…educate…empower…
Services In
Mississippi
LESM is a faith-based, non-profit organization serving at-risk
families and children throughout Mississippi.
We serve people of all ages, races, religions and economic
circumstances. Our commitment is to help transform the lives of
at-risk individuals, families and communities so that they may
become more interdependent, secure, empowered, healthy and
hope-filled.
Our Vision: To rebuild and restore family and community.
Our Mission: Guided by Christ’s love and grace, LESM serves as an
instrument seeking to bring dignity, healing, justice, hope and
encouragement to all people.
www.lesm.org
20. Dedicated to the Empowerment of People with Significant Disabilities
WHAT WE DO:
Supplying information and referral services to allow sufficient access
and utilization of available assistance;
Furnishing peer support and guidance to encourage, establish and
maintain independent living attitudes and philosophies;
Rendering advocacy and self-advocacy support on an individual or
systems-wide basis;
Providing skills training instruction in an array of areas to improve
specific independent living abilities and competencies;
Assisting individuals with disabilities in their efforts to transition
successfully from institutions back into their own homes and communities
and preventing the institutional placement of people with disabilities.
Providing or coordinating equipment or supplies, modifications or
other services that improve an individuals capacity to live independently
www.lifeofms.com
21. COUNTING IN THE GULF COAST: HIGH EXPECTATIONS; LOCAL FRUSTRATION; UNCERTAIN OUTCOME
“…Other active local partners in
Louisiana's Gulf Coast included Voice of
the Ex-Offender, National Urban League,
Puentas, Neighborhood Partnership
Network, Vietnamese American Youth of
Louisiana-New Orleans, and Mary Queen
of Viet Nam Community Development
Corporation. Partners in coastal
Mississippi included Coastal Women for
Change, NAACP-Biloxi, and
http://www.civilrights.org/publications/reports/census-gulf-coast-2011/counting-in-the-gulf-coast.html
GURLS for Life, 2010 Eden Street, Pascagoula, MS 39581
228-218-2348
22. At Mercy Housing and Human Development, our main goal is to provide home-
ownership opportunities to families whose income is between 30 percent and 80
percent of local HUD median income.
By collaborating with other organizations having similar missions and values, MHHD
uses integrated strategies to provide housing, community and economic development
for low-wealth families of Mississippi. Through research, analysis, advocacy, direct
services and community organizing, MHHD responds to contemporary needs.
Since 1997, MHHD has helped first-time homebuyers purchase homes. The value of
homes bought since that time tops $6.3 million. Grants awarded by MHHD toward
these purchases exceed $1 million.
At Mercy Housing and Human Development, not only are we lighting the path toward
home ownership, but we are staying involved post-purchase with programs that
promote home maintenance and continuing financial stability. We strive to empower
communities through home ownership and to enable families to build better lives.
23. MCJ HIV Epidemic in the
South Reaches Crisis
Proportion
The Southeastern U.S. is
Policy Campaigns experiencing the highest
At the heart of our mission to create a just society is a rate of new HIV/AIDS
desire to build healthy communities across Mississippi. By infections, says the
The Mississippi Center for engaging elected officials, faith-based leaders, media, executive summary of a
community activists, educators, childcare providers, research report released
Justice is a nonprofit, public
healthcare professionals and other advocacy partners, the by The Southern
interest law firm committed HIV/AIDS Strategy
Mississippi Center for Justice provides the legal
to advancing racial and Initiative (SASI).
perspective to policy initiatives that improve the lives of
economic justice. Supported -November 29, 2011
Mississippians.
and staffed by attorneys, Mississippi Center for
community leaders and IT Support Justice's founding
volunteers, the Center The Mississippi Center for Justice operates two offices, president and CEO
develops and pursues presenting a great need for document transfer and multi- Martha Bergmark
strategies to combat office networking between the two offices. An IT expert honored as part of
could analyze current systems and technology tools, and President Barack
discrimination and poverty
offer recommendations for improvements. Technology Obama's Winning the
statewide. Future Initiative.
trainings are also needed.
–October 13, 2011
Paheadra Robinson
Honored with Florence
Kelley Consumer
Leadership Award
-October 6, 2011
Volunteer attorneys provide recovery assistance
www.mscenterforjustice.org
24. MCIDTF's own, Rev. Dr. Alice MCIDTF Role and Accomplishments in
Graham has been awarded Disaster Response and Recovery
the Purpose Prize to celebrate
a well life of dedication to the MS Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force (MCIDTF) was formed in 1980
betterment of others and the
as a Long Term Recovery Committee to respond to the needs of MS
communities in which they
Gulf Coast citizens following hurricane Frederick .
live.
"With decades of energy and MCIDTF also coordinates a bi-monthly learning collaborative that
passion ahead of them, five brings together mental health professionals, clergy, community
people will win the 2011 leaders, and disaster relief professionals for training and networking
Purpose Prize® for improving to address the unmet needs of coastal communities and work
their communities and the together to provide solutions that address these needs utilizing
world." collaborative efforts.
Congratulations,
Rev. Graham! MCIDTF Endeavors:
MCIDTF is currently working with its partners to address the short and
long term impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster on coastal residences.
As a member of South MS Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster it
played a key role in the Summit’s organization and coordination.
MCIDTF is working with local partners to determine necessary
resources for assisting citizens impacted by the Oil Spill Disaster.
www.msidtf.org
25. MHAP MISSION
The Mississippi Health Advocacy Program (MHAP) strives to be a strong, effective voice for
improved health care for all throughout the state of Mississippi, especially those whose health
is threatened by poverty, racism, malnutrition and violence. MHAP will work with communities
to identify health needs and formulate strategies for change, and will research, analyze,
propose and promote policies that will enhance the health status of every person, regardless
of financial status.
RESEARCH & COMMUNICATION
MHAP researches health care and human services initiatives at the state and national levels
and serves as an information clearinghouse for groups across the state. MHAP provides
speakers for church and professional groups on health policy and advocacy. The program
provides more detailed information on health policy and funding during the legislative session
through special previews, action alerts, and updates and keeps the public informed by
providing timely news links on issues of importance.
PROVIDING LEADERSHIP
MHAP promotes health system change by developing innovative health and human services
policy and monitoring implementation. The program also provides information and support to
front-line workers and poor communities as they work to address problems at the local level.
Mississippi Health Advocacy Programs (MHAP) combines research, analysis and grass-roots
organizing to improve health policies, practices and funding in Mississippi, especially in
support of the state’s poor and undeserved people.
www.mhap.org
26. -By Susan Eaton
August 10, 2011
One year after Arizona’s dread SB 1070 took effect,
progressives have transferred their fear and
loathing to the 2011 winner in the mainstream
media’s toughest-immigration-law-in-the-nation
contest: Alabama’s HB 56.
The Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) is a membership-based alliance which
seeks to expand the rights and opportunities of vulnerable immigrants in Mississippi–and
by example and extension inform the national policy debate over immigration reform.
MIRA works to support immigrants in the exercise of their rights through providing legal
services, organizing, advocacy and public education. MIRA was formed in the Fall of 2000
in response to the needs of the rapidly growing, largely Latino immigrant population in
Mississippi. Through constant vigilance and activity, MIRA members have successfully
advocated the defeat of anti-immigrant legislation introduced in Mississippi, including
English-only bills and other oppressive measures.
Espera y Piensa Stop and Think
www.yourMIRA.org
27. ABOUT MLICCI
Quality Early Care for All Mississippi's Children
The Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative (MLICCI) is a
statewide, nonprofit organization of parents, providers, and
community leaders working together to:
Enhance the quality of child development experiences for all
low-income children living in Mississippi;
Advocate improved child care policies and greater public
investment in child care subsidy programs for low-income
families; and
Build a strong, grassroots constituency.
www.mschildcare.org
28. MS Rainbow Alliance, originally known as Mississippi Gulf Coast Gay
Community Social Club, has spearheaded the drive to host outstanding
events and provide social support and public information. The primary
goal of MS Rainbow Alliance has been to become a fixture in the community
that is dedicated to educating and fostering understanding and patience
between the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex
(LGBTQI) and heterosexual communities with the certainty that it will lead
to mutual acceptance and fairness among all residents of Mississippi.
MS Rainbow Alliance is committed to the elimination of discrimination
based on sex, gender, race, class, socio-economic status, ethnic
background, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, cultural background,
religious belief, lack of religious belief, HIV status, or mental health status.
www.wix.com/msrainbowalliance.com/homepage
29. Located in the heart of
east Biloxi, Moore
Community House serves
low-income families with
quality child care,
MOORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: education and programs
EARLY HEADSTART for community
Providing early care and education for infants to three-year-olds and development, leadership,
comprehensive health and family support services--including for pregnant and comprehensive family
mothers. MCH's program targets teen mothers so they can remain in school services.
and graduate. The program now operates in a new post-Katrina facility on
the Hope 6 public housing site in Biloxi. CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
MCH's Child Care Food Program provides each enrolled
child with nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports
nutrition education.
COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SERVICES
Case management starts with an intake interview with each parent and includes
a comprehensive family needs assessment. MCH responds where possible and
makes referrals to partner community organizations.
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING REFERRALS
MCH offers employment and training referrals for adult
residents who live in public housing and have kids in our
child care programs.
www.moorecommunityhouse.org
30. MOVING FORWARD
One person, one vote:
The principle derived from the Equal Protection Clause of
the Fourteenth Amendment that each person's vote should
Moving Forward Gulf count the same as every other person’s vote which is
Coast, Inc. is a
achieved by requiring that all legislative districts be drawn
community-based
initiative committed
approximately equal in population.
to Restorative
Justice for residents What is Operation Recover and Restore?
of the Gulf Coast Operation Recover and Restore is a restorative justice
region. project consisting of a threefold awareness and regional
advocacy campaign that works with residents from the
Gulf Coast through the following community-based
initiatives.
The New Orleans Black Men & Boys Initiative (NOLA BMBI) MFGC 2010-2013 Redistricting Awareness &
The NOLA BMB Initiative seeks to shape a new future for black Advocacy Initiative:
men and boys in the great city of New Orleans. This is a multi- Not counting displaced persons who are and have
year initiative is composed of strategic community and been actively rebuilding will also adversely affect
national campaigns focused on issues of critical impact on congressional redistricting. Louisiana post Katrina
Black Men & Boys. Community-rooted campaigns will focus on stands to lose one Congressional District and one
community-building and policy advocacy. Together these Electoral vote in March of 2011.
separate campaigns work toward one shared vision of helping
to make New Orleans a place where Black Men & Boys thrive.
31. World AIDS Day: Getting To Zero: Take a Stand For Freedom
From cities and communities to In Your Community: JOIN
college campuses, NAACP units are the stand For Freedom
focused on how to prevent new campaign for voting rights.
cases of HIV/AIDS.
Daisy Bates Education Founded in 1909,
NAACP Takes Death Penalty Summit: December 1-3, the NAACP is the
Fight to CT: NAACP President & 2011 "Finding Our Way nation's oldest and
CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous joins Back to First" - Get largest civil rights
Troy Davis' sister Kim in details and information organization. From
Connecticut to call for the repeal for this year's education the ballot box to
of the death penalty. summit Thursday, Dec. the classroom, the
1— Saturday, Dec. 3. thousands of
dedicated workers,
organizers, leaders
and members who
make up the
NAACP continue to
fight for social
justice for all
Americans.
James Crowell Ruth Story Johnis Ross
Biloxi Branch Gulfport Branch NAACP Youth
NAACP President NAACP President Advisor
www.naacp.org
32. Developing Leaders and Transforming Organizations
The National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies (NAVASA)
is a national organization whose mission is to improve social and economic
justice in the Vietnamese communities throughout the country. NAVASA
achieves its mission by implementing three key strategies:
(1) Building organizational capacity of Vietnamese-led community-based
organizations (CBOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs),
(2) Developing a new generation of non-profit leaders, and
(3) Increasing funding support for Vietnamese CBOs and FBOs.
NAVASA launched the National Dan Than (Be the Change) Corps in
2004 to prepare a new generation of nonprofit leaders. To date:
-3 Dan Than alumni serve as current executive director of nonprofits
-2 Dan Than alumni received New Voices Fellowship
-Dan Than corps members serve in 10 different host sites: Silver
Spring, MD; Springfield, MA; Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Biloxi,
MS; Houston, TX; Seattle, WA; San Jose, CA; Sacramento, CA; and
Oakland, CA.
33. "The Mission of the North Gulfport Community Land Trust is
to protect and preserve the African American cultural
heritage, and honor the ancestors of the North Gulfport
community through the creation of permanently affordable
housing, community advocacy and reinvestment."
There is no Plan B: The cost of the Port of
Gulfport expansion for neighboring communities
The port expansion may sound like a great idea, but it is actually a total waste of
valuable money that was supposed to go to the people here. $570 million dollars was
allocated to the repair and reconstruction of low and moderate income homes in the
wake of Hurricane Katrina, but our political figures misused those funds. Supporters
of the expansion say that this port will bring in more money and jobs to Mississippi.
There is the theory that once the Panama Canal expands, the influx of ship traffic will
bring business to the port of Gulfport, but is that really how things will play out?
34. Oxfam America is an international relief and
development organization that creates lasting
solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice.
Together with individuals and local groups in Raymond C. Offenheiser
more than 90 countries, Oxfam saves lives, President, Oxfam America
helps people overcome poverty, and fights for
social justice. We are one of the 15 affiliates in
the international confederation, Oxfam. ‘This belongs to them’
Haiti: reducing the risk of flooding in Artibonite
www.oxfamamerica.org
35. The Oil is Still Here and So Are We: Six months after
"How many disasters will it take
the onset of the BP disaster, a lot has changed in the
until our leaders decide to act? We
Gulf region. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
don't want to see one more oil
restructured the former MMS, which oversaw offshore
disaster. The BP disaster was
oil and gas activities; improved regulations for
supposed to be the wake up call,
offshore drilling has been put in place, and; a
but we hit the snooze button. Today
moratorium for deepwater drilling was enacted and
the alarm went off again."
then recently lifted however, tougher standards have
- Michael Brune, Sierra Club
made it more difficult for oil companies to resume
Executive Director.
drilling immediately.
Dead baby dolphins
wash up in Gulf
Extremely high
numbers of dead baby
dolphins are washing
up along the beaches
“Tell President Obama to clean of the Gulf of Mexico.
up our air”
http://mississippi.sierraclub.org/
36. A Rich History Who We Are
Richard Cohen at US Supreme The Southern Poverty Law Center is a nonprofit civil rights
Court organization dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry, and to
The SPLC was founded to ensure seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society.
that the promises of the civil
rights movement became a Southern Poverty Law Center Calls on
reality for all. Since our Birmingham to defend Students
founding in 1971, we’ve won The Southern Poverty Law Center called on the
numerous landmark legal Birmingham, Ala. community to demand that city
victories on behalf of the officials stop allowing police officers to use Mace
exploited, the powerless and the against students in Birmingham’s public schools.
forgotten.
Note to Alabama AG 'Big Luther': Stop Acting So Small
Our lawsuits have toppled
institutional racism in the South, By Richard Cohen, President
When George Wallace stood in the "schoolhouse door” to stop African-
bankrupted some of the nation’s American students from enrolling in the University of Alabama, it was
most violent white supremacist all for show. With Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, we can
groups and won justice for only hope that his position is similar political posturing.
exploited workers, abused
prison inmates, disabled
children and other victims of
discrimination.
www.splcenter.org
37. Purpose
Recognized in 2001 as one of A Rich History
Mississippi's Ten Most
Endangered Historical Places, Throughout the 1970s
the Turkey Creek estuary was and much of the
settled following the Civil War 1980s, Turkey Creek's Derrick
land use, folkways, Christopher Evans
by African-American freedmen whose twenty- Executive Director
first century descendants now find themselves community institutions, and architecture
besieged near the geographic and commercial remained remarkably true to earlier
epicenter of Mississippi's second largest and times. Land was security passed from one
fastest growing city (Gulfport). generation to the next and descendants
of the settlers held tight to the long,
narrow lots extending south from Rippy
Road to the creek and beyond.
Perpetual Recovery
“I remember the land, where I ran and played and picked flowers.
We fished and picked blackberries, we played soft-ball--all on the
Turkey Creek. Now it has been taken over by the drug dealers.
You see, African Americans couldn’t swim in the Gulf of Mexico,
so we played in the Turkey Creek. We also used it for baptizing
and fishing. We must save the Turkey Creek-- it saved us.”
North Gulfport Community Land Trust Founder: Rose Johnson
www.turkey-creek.org
38. MISSION AND PURPOSE
Our mission is to provide safe, permanently affordable
housing and security from displacement for low-
moderate income residents.
Our purpose is to build strong and stable communities
through the empowerment of its residents by offering
access to education, healthcare, training and other
resources. Every year, we
As neighborhoods
improve, we target have made it
new partners to possible for
hundreds of
strengthen our
people to receive
organization as
GED diplomas. A
new challenges are
Youth IDA Program competitive VITA Tax Preparation
embraced. We workforce has
continue to made essential
explore housing the importance of
development and having an
advocate for educated
housing-related background.
needs. Prescription Assistance
www.visionsofhopeblx.org
39. Because we are free people, CHÚNG TA NÓI TÊN BẠN
born of free people, Bưởi vì chúng ta sinh ra là người tự do,
who are born of free people, Sinh ra của tự do,
back as far as time begins, Là người sinh ra người tự do,
we celebrate your freedom. Từ ngày xưa khi thời gian mới bắt đầu,
Chúng tôi ca tụng niềm tự do của bạn.
Because we are wise people,
Bưởi vì chúng ta là người có trí tuệ,
born of wise people, Sinh ra của người có trí tuệ,
who are born of wise people, Là người sinh ra người trí tuệ,
we celebrate your wisdom. Chúng tôi ca tụng trí tuệ của bạn.
Because we are strong people, Vì chúng ta là người hùng mạnh,
born of strong people, Sinh ra của người hùng mạnh,
who are born of strong people, Là người hùng mạnh sinh ra người hùng
we celebrate your strength. mạnh,
Because we are magical people, Chúng tôi ca tụng sự hùng mạnh của bạn.
Vì chúng ta là người kỳ diệu,
born of magical people,
Sinh ra của người kỳ diệu,
who are born of magical people, Người kỳ diệu sinh ra người kỳ diệu,
we celebrate your magic. Chúng tôi ca tụng sự kỳ diệu của bạn.
My people, we gathered here to Công dân ơi, chúng ta gôm lại đây để nói
speak your names… đến tên bạn……