MO*lezing Richard Wilkinson: "Waarom gelijkheid beter is voor iedereen"Mondiaal nieuws
Op dinsdag 12 april 2011 gaf professor Richard Wilkinson in een uitverkochte Beursschouwburg een boeiende MO*lezing over gelijkheid en ongelijkheid. Ondersteund door heel wat onderzoek betoogde hij dat samenlevingen met meer inkomensongelijkheid meer gezondheids- en sociale problemen hebben. Bekijk hier zijn powerpointvoorstelling.
Find out what over 5000 Americans have to say about current national issues... From raising the debt ceiling to concerns over the U.S. food supply.
Plus the #1 word to describe the U.S. in 2010.
MO*lezing Richard Wilkinson: "Waarom gelijkheid beter is voor iedereen"Mondiaal nieuws
Op dinsdag 12 april 2011 gaf professor Richard Wilkinson in een uitverkochte Beursschouwburg een boeiende MO*lezing over gelijkheid en ongelijkheid. Ondersteund door heel wat onderzoek betoogde hij dat samenlevingen met meer inkomensongelijkheid meer gezondheids- en sociale problemen hebben. Bekijk hier zijn powerpointvoorstelling.
Find out what over 5000 Americans have to say about current national issues... From raising the debt ceiling to concerns over the U.S. food supply.
Plus the #1 word to describe the U.S. in 2010.
Podcast by Jisung Park, Harvard Economics PhD candidate and Co-Director of Sense & Sustainability, and Abdul El-Sayed, Assistant Professor at Columbia University.
The Weekend Family Ski Trip
The family was on their way up to Big Bear for a weekend ski trip. It was raining and the highway was wet and slick.
Without warning, a semi tractor trailer truck was traveling too fast on the same wet highway and lost control. Unable to stop, it broadsided the family of five. The mother and father were killed instantly. The three children seated in the back of the van survived and are now required to spend the rest of their lives taking care of themselves.
Most people are not aware of the fact that every five minutes in the United States, there is a wrongful death. This equates to more than 100,000 children, teenagers and adults sustaining untimely deaths each and every year. A majority of the traffic related wrongful deaths involve teenage drivers between the ages of 16-21…
A one-page policy paper which details the potential economic fallout for the state of California from an aging population and the current lack of emphasis on in-home care with suggestions for changes that ensure autonomy and dignity for our aging populations, both middle class and low-income.
On the 6-month anniversary of the most devastating U.S. natural disaster in 2011 – the tornado that touched down in Joplin, Missouri - Direct Relief along with Don McBride, Chief Executive Officer of Access Family Care in Joplin, and Barbie Bilton, Executive Director of Joplin Community Clinic will discuss the response to the needs and challenges of Joplin and where we are 6-months later.
‘Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger’ Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pi...Gaia Manco
‘Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger’ Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, bestselling authors of “The Spirit Level: Why Equality Is Better for Everyone”.
Podcast by Jisung Park, Harvard Economics PhD candidate and Co-Director of Sense & Sustainability, and Abdul El-Sayed, Assistant Professor at Columbia University.
The Weekend Family Ski Trip
The family was on their way up to Big Bear for a weekend ski trip. It was raining and the highway was wet and slick.
Without warning, a semi tractor trailer truck was traveling too fast on the same wet highway and lost control. Unable to stop, it broadsided the family of five. The mother and father were killed instantly. The three children seated in the back of the van survived and are now required to spend the rest of their lives taking care of themselves.
Most people are not aware of the fact that every five minutes in the United States, there is a wrongful death. This equates to more than 100,000 children, teenagers and adults sustaining untimely deaths each and every year. A majority of the traffic related wrongful deaths involve teenage drivers between the ages of 16-21…
A one-page policy paper which details the potential economic fallout for the state of California from an aging population and the current lack of emphasis on in-home care with suggestions for changes that ensure autonomy and dignity for our aging populations, both middle class and low-income.
On the 6-month anniversary of the most devastating U.S. natural disaster in 2011 – the tornado that touched down in Joplin, Missouri - Direct Relief along with Don McBride, Chief Executive Officer of Access Family Care in Joplin, and Barbie Bilton, Executive Director of Joplin Community Clinic will discuss the response to the needs and challenges of Joplin and where we are 6-months later.
‘Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger’ Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pi...Gaia Manco
‘Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger’ Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, bestselling authors of “The Spirit Level: Why Equality Is Better for Everyone”.
Phenomenon Of Elderly Homelessness (Latest Ed.)lealexander
In a Social Work class, my group and I were assigned to pick a topic of interest regarding social issues. We chose elderly homelessness. Partaking in this project really opened our eyes to how homelessness is a phenomenon that everyone should learn about.
3. National Homelessness Numbers
Between the years of 2009 and 2011 homeless numbers have decreased 1%
nationally, but there was an 6% increase in Ohio
Federal Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is
partially credited for the decrease, assisting 700,000 at-risk and homeless
people in its first year
There are roughly 21 homeless people per 10,000 people in general
population
There are 31 homeless veterans per 10,000 veterans in general population
Source : http://www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/the-state-of-homelessness-in-america-
2012
6. Why are People in The Richest Nation in
The World Homeless?
Economic factors: Unemployment rose by 10 percent in more
than 11 states, the working poor average only $9,400 per
year, 50% of income for the working poor must be spent on
rent
Veterans: They are homeless at a greater rate than any other
group, Ohio experienced a 42.8 % increase for vets from 2010
Mental Illness: People with Severe Mental Illness in Ohio
represent 18% of the sheltered homeless
Substance Abuse: 24.5% of the sheltered homeless in Ohio are
classified with Chronic Substance Abuse
Source: 2011 Ohio Homelessness report, The State of Homelessness in America
2012
7. Hunger in America
1 in 6 Americans struggle with hunger, with 11.5% of
families in rural areas and 9% in urban areas
Hunger has increased roughly 9% each year since 1997
Food insecurity is a reality that both the working poor
and homeless Americans face every day
1/3 of Americans are one paycheck away from
homeless
Money for food is the most “elastic” part of a family’s
budget
Source: feedingamerica.org
8. Homelessness in Ohio for 2011
13,003 People are homeless in Ohio, including 5,218 families with
children under 18
2,164 were classified as chronically homeless
1,381 were Veterans
101 were Unaccompanied Children
2,018 had Severe Mental Illness
Source: 2011 Ohio homelessness cohhio.org
9. Homelessness, Poverty, and the Emergency Room
Lack of health care resources causes many people under
the poverty line only to see doctors in the ER
Infections from wounds due to unsanitary conditions can
lead to gangrene
Chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes in
homeless people are less likely to be treated consistently
Frost bite, bronchitis, pneumonia
Physical attacks, rape, and malnutrition
• Source: www.nlm.nih.gov/homeless
11. How can we help?
Donating or participating with a local agency aiding the homeless
1. Vision Kitchen (www.visionkitchen/info.com)
2. Cherry Street Mission/Sparrow’s Nest
(www.cherrystreetmission.org)
3. Food for Thought (www.feedtoledo.org)
4. Open Door Ministry (www.opendoortoledo.org)
12. Tent City:1Matters Project Connect 2013
Mission: Treat everyone with Dignity and respect. 1 child, 1 family,
or 1 individual living in a car, on a street, or in a shelter is 1 who
matters!
Services: housing, veteran’s services, jobs, food, clothing,
documents, legal aid, haircuts, showers, blankets, and a fairy tale
ending too!
13. Quentin and Constance Oct. 26, 2013
A celebration of marriage and new life
Quentin and Constance met while they were both homeless. They
have now gotten back on their feet and wanted to share their
happy day with the people they love