Loyola University Chicago has various opportunities that help engage students in different activities that can help them raise awareness of the outside world environment. Loyola’s mission statement states that “We are Chicago 's Jesuit Catholic university- a diverse community seeking God in all things and working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith.” Under this statement, students are reminded of engaging themselves with the community and provide service that can help the community and demonstrate God’s faith over all purposes. Through the commitment of “learning, justice, and faith”, as a student, I am inspired to do more as a person for the community. As an international student, I am very grateful of being able to participate in the Engaged Learning Community of ISOM (Information Systems Operations Management), and earn more knowledge and awareness of the case study provided in class.
Our Engaged Learning Community group was given the opportunity to participate with The Catholic Charity of Chicago, a group committed to help the less fortunate and the people with need of income. In accordance to Loyola’s mission, Catholic Charities helps the community regardless the background people seeking for assistance may come from. They are willing to provide assistance through funds, referrals, case managements, emergency shelter, clothing, food pantry, information on government benefit screening, basic needs, and social services.
Honors College Essay: In its mission statement, the UIC Honors College is described as a community of scholars whose goal is to enrich the education experience of undergraduates and allow the faculty and students of all disciplines to interact in teaching, learning and research. Please tell us “How can you contribute to the Honors College community?” What benefits do you expect in return? (400-500 words)
This organization has made an effort to reach an “overarching goal of effecting sustainable social change by making a long-term impact on individuals, families and communities remains the guiding principle of the agency’s undertakings” (Catholic Charities of Los Angeles.org). The undertakings are all done through the compassionate measures which Jesus Christ showed to mankind. In all, through the power of the Holy Spirit, they strive for social justice for the vulnerable and poor.
Last May, I traveled with Alternative Breaks to New York for community service. During this service, I worked with Meals on Wheels who dedicate their time to provide food for the elderly of Manhattan. As I delivered the food to the seniors, I got a sense of fulfillment because I made them smile by providing them with food. Thus, I chose MDC’s Single Stop because I wanted to make a difference in my home campus by providing and assuring nourishment to those that do not have it just like I did in New York. As my first two years of college comes to an end, I wanted to leave a mark of my own here at home at Miami Dade College North Campus. During the month of September, I decided to partner up with a few of my peers to serve at MDC’s Single Stop.
Mr. Culley and his wife started this ministry seventeen years ago. They knew there was a need and decided that if they were so heavily burdened to act then they should lead the way in addressing the need. Over time, Mr. Culley and his wife have experience cut backs from some organizations due to funding. They have also experienced a shortage of volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. Culley have been able to overcome these obstacles, they have reached out to local businesses and churches, and this has helped to fill the gaps in donations.
1.Assess Antioch College’s mission statement as it appears above. What is good about this mission and what would you change?
The act of interest about this specific world issue has helped me pursue in contributing to those who are in financial crisis. With the help of my First Religious Confirmation program, I was able to help multiple of low income families by providing them with donated essential clothes and foods at the Santa Ana Civic Center. My program and I advertised our special cause to the community and have obtained numerous of food cans and clothes that can provide about ten families. Making a difference in people's lives have brought me joy in making a positive influence to them. Nobody should not be alone in facing their struggle but to to open to others in helping them. Because businesses are limited with hiring employees, many people in poverty does
A small town in Findlay, Ohio has always had programs in place for those affected by poverty. However, the programs were spread throughout the town making it difficult for those in need to reach them all. In order to fix this problem, they combined all their outreach programs into one building in order to make it much easier for people to reach it. The largest obstacle that those in need of these programs face is being able to have the humility to go and ask for help; some people view this as embarrassing. The programs include medical care with pricing based on income, dental work, career assistance, and also food and clothing donations. Programs like this are beginning to have more and more publicity which opens doors for others to give to them. Although programs like this have their limits, they still help those in need at least get a start towards a better life - and also give them something to hope for.
students. From one my Walden’s IT course, I connected one of my peers with the leaders
From Pulitzer prize winners to the great Martin Luther King junior himself, Boston University has had great people come out of the school and do tremendous things. It will be an honor to walk in their footsteps and learn from the institution that helped shape such tremendous minds. A part of Boston University's mission statement is that research and artistic creation should be conducted in service to the wider community. As someone who wants to study both engineering and acting the mission statement fits into my idea of how can someone use their skills to help others, instead of just themselves. As a black actor, I act as characters that show black people in a positive light because it is not often seen in plays and films, and it negatively
Rob and Alice Thomas, along with a group of founding donors, shared a vision for a thriving Catholic high school available to students and families in central Pennsylvania. As Saint Joe’s has continued to grow and develop, and benefit more students, the Thomases have renewed their generous support time and again. Most recently, Rob and Alice contributed $200,000, a portion of which completed the generous $50,000 match from the Joseph & Susan Rogacs Family Fund. The matching challenge from the Rogacs is an extremely important step toward the next phase of our sustainability plan, which is to significantly grow participation in our annual giving campaign and our leadership giving program. Adding new contributors who can build on the legacy of the Thomas family is vital to achieving our studentcentered goals.
A study was done that showed how college students viewed the church responsibility for the homeless after a weekend college poverty immersion experience. “The purpose of this study was to better understand what students believe about the church’s involvement with individuals who are poor/or homeless” (The college). “The first participants reported believing that, generally, the church is ignorant regarding the needs of the
I'm proud to announce that I had been selected "Loyola Student Ambassador", I'll be representing the School of Continuing and Professional Studies in all activities. I couldn't be more happy, Loyola it's a great University that proud itself on no to only form great professionals, but better people for our society. Loyola's vision and mission it's based in expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice and faith, and it's now my mission to help other students achieve their goals, but prioritizing in giving back to our community.
For nearly 100 years, Catholic Charities of West Virginia has provided quality programming for many communities, with emphasis on reaching the elderly and adult disabled. In offering Disaster Recovery, Homemaker and Case Management services the agency has become the largest private social service provider in the state, spanning
Three Incarnate Word students in the Leading with Service class this semester partnered with Magnificat House, a Catholic nonprofit organization who provides shelter to the homeless of Houston, to create a social change project. Because these women are homeless, many people tend to look down upon them with negative or aggressive attitudes. Together, these girls saw an opportunity to serve this community and help them feel a better sense of self-worth, dignity, and give them the respect they deserve. Through this desire, they were inspired by one of the seven Catholic Social teachings, Life and Dignity of the Human Person, to put on a Spa day for these women.
Driving to the mall one Saturday morning, there was an older gentleman on the corner with his small family, Wife and young son, with a cardboard sign that read, “HOMELESS, NEED FOOD, MONEY FOR DOCTOR BILLS.” The man was rugged and could obviously use help. His right leg had been amputated, so he definitely needed assistance. One may wonder in this instance, “Where are the charities?” The groups are nowhere to be found. There should be more charity impact on homeless, hungry, and such because of instances like this. For poor or less fortunate families, philanthropic groups should finance programs such as medical assistance, housing, and food.