A home in the community has burned. Tell how you would help the family recover from the loss.

Often times we think of our loved ones when disaster befalls us. In Mrs. Nakamura's case, she thought of her children. After the flash tore down her house, she immediately scoured the rubble to look for her youngest who cried out to her. After getting everyone out safe, a neighbor approached her and asked her if “‘Mrs. Nakamura had any bandage’” (g 20) Ms. Nakamura did not, but she crawled into the remains of her house again and some white cloth … ripped it into strips and gave it to Mrs. Nakamoto,”(pg 20). Even though Mrs. Nakamura didn't have much to offer since her home was in tatters, she still made an effort to bring back something that would help her neighbor. Later, she grew very ill from radiation sickness due to the atomic bomb and “had to take two days rest for every three days she worked,” but notwithstanding she worked just as

Every person deserves the right to experience a sense of community amongst people who share a common characteristic. A sense of fellowship amongst similar people allows a person to become more comfortable with who they are through interactions with others who are going through—or have gone through—the same triumphs or hardships. Without this feeling of belonging, one could be driven into insanity. Anxiety due to isolation and desolation could run rampant through a person’s mind because of the loneliness that comes with a lack of community—making it an essential part of a humanhood. By definition however, community invites inimitability. Community can be defined as a group of unique individuals with shared characteristics. From that a

Fire trucks kept coming and neighbors gathered around to lend a hand. Many people brought blankets, offered hot chocolate, and a place to keep warm. They were all so kind, but I couldn’t take my eyes away from the house. Mom talks to us on the phone while she’s on her way home from work in Des Moines. My sister and I hug each other in disbelief and cry. We watch the firefighters throw everything out of my bedroom window, which is in the basement.

Communities play an essential role in the development of the self and learning about the stranger. Through communities, individuals are able to socialize and gain a greater understanding of each other. A community can be defined in many different ways based on every individual’s experience with it. Developing a strong community takes time. Some people, like Jeannette Walls, do not have the opportunity to develop strong communities throughout their childhood.

Undoubtedly, the American Red Cross has done many wonders over the course of its existence. Whether it is providing relief from disasters, aiding the less fortunate nationally and internationally or saving lives with their blood program, the Red Cross has always been there to help the world become a safer place to live in. Most recently, this organization has had a strong impact in the recovery of “Superstorm” Sandy and Hurricane Isaac, providing food and water, multiple shelters for people that have lost their homes and even counseling during such a devastating time (“Top 20 Accomplishments”).

They write and compile relief checks, donate blood, volunteer time and give necessary supplies. Sometimes, the only thing others can do is send prayers, hope, and observe. However, we always try to do what we can to help others. Helping those devastated sends a mental message saying, "we haven't forgotten about you." The message impacts those traumatized in a way no other message can. It gives them the physiological strength they need to continue the fight to

The first would be to educate people on how to understand, respond, adapt and recover from disasters (Flynn, 2011). If the community members work together during an incident, it could help free up the first responders to conduct alternative task (Flynn, 2011). Small businesses could band together to help each other during catastrophes by putting plans into place like lending a work force or resources during times of need (Flynn, 2011). Communities could also help by planning on efforts to come together and providing support to those affected by unforeseen circumstances by supplying food, water, shelter, and countless other ways.

As an example, Hurricane Harvey just affected Southeast of Texas. As Texas recovers from this disaster there are people giving and helping out the community or as I can say the county. These kind people are giving out clothes, shoes, hygiene items,

We felt there was a huge urgency to help then and in the future. We started to act on the matter along with help from our fellow peers in the Honors College at North Campus in order to help those affected by Hurricane Irma. We are in the process of collecting items such as non perishable foods, clothing, textbooks, diapers, etc.. In addition, we are planning to create an encouraging video with the students and staff in the Honors College at North Campus to express kindness, love, hope, and encouragement. We want to send a warm and impactful message from

I believe that the people in a community are what make it strong. The relationships that are built throughout a community create a bond that links everyone together. When people are connected they care about more than their own well being. They care about the school system, the businesses, activities, and traditions that make one community different from the other. I believe that Waverly is a strong community, I see this strength at football games when so many diverse people are their cheering on the same team, I also see a strong community in the organizations that are set up to help those in need like the food bank and the backpack program.

Community is built of two main elements. First, community requires communal caring. Members need to put themselves in positions where they are able to relate to other members and does everything “within reasonable limits of self-sacrifice” (65). The second is communal reciprocity. Individuals will serve other members of the community, not for exchange of goods, but to provide generosity and support. These elements of community appear in the lives of all individuals, even the most capitalist ones. Humans are entirely capable of these.

Community is when people come together as one for a common good or goal. I give back to the community because I think I my success are not all because of my ability. I have the people who helped me and taught me lesson in life that help me reach my success today. I have given back to the community by volunteering on Sundays to teach confirmation. Teaching on sunday gives me a chance to know my parish better and also teach the students more about their faith. I think it is very important to have bond with those who you go to church with. This summer I

people are family and they should support them even though they are ill. Even if

The strong sense of community that I have been privileged to know has been contributed to by many communities; however, two particular communities come to mind when I think about my own roles and personal growth.

Community is very important and has many factors like kinship, unity, and identity. Community helps society because it creates solutions, provides security and reveals dedication. It discovers truthfulness. Communities are part of everyday life and have positive affects on its members.