Greater Washington Area Case Study

School lunches are often unsung heroes of many modern American households. Frequently overlooked and disregarded because of their stigma, school lunches are a key ingredient that may help make the world a better place. Unknowingly, great numbers of individuals in our communities deal with food insecurities every day of their lives. It baffles me that in an advanced society many people do not have the resources to provide food for themselves or their families. Until it affected me personally, I was unaware nor passionate about the struggles of food insecurity. My passion for solving food insecurity in my local community has led me to gain both experience and leadership through understanding and advocating for those around me.

Using this type of tone, Waters and Heron inform the people of the truth behind the food served at schools and how it is lacking the needed health benefits for the students. They asked how much money would be needed to feed 30 million students a wholesome meal and their answer was “It could be done for about $5 per child, or roughly $27 billion a year, plus a one-time investment in real kitchens” (Par. 7). When stating this, they also acknowledges the cost is expensive, but reminds us that it would bring long-term savings and prevent many health issues. Informing the readers of both the pros and cons of feeding 30 million students, it allows the authors persuade the readers to lean towards the author’s

There are many people in America who cannot afford their basic needs. In Connecticut alone, thirty eight percent of the states population cannot afford to meet their basic needs, such as food (New Haven Register). The meal gap, the difference between the amount of people who can and can 't afford food, is a major problem in our state. However, an even bigger problem is the lack of knowledge about the systems and programs that can help those who cannot afford food in the vast majority of people that need this help. These programs would also allow for an increase in the federal funding through incentives given out by the government. An easy way to lower the meal gap would be to find ways to spread awareness about these programs to those in need, thereby lowering the meal gap and increasing federal funding, allowing the government to help more people.

Gentrification is a problem that is plaguing cities all over the United States. Within the past decade, there has been an influx of people moving to Washington D.C., causing gentrification to become a prominent issue in the nation’s capital. People who have lived in certain parts of the city for generations are now being pushed out because of “escalating rents and real estate taxes associated with rising property values” (Duggan). And while it may be a positive thing that some areas of the city are experiencing revitalization, it’s a problem that the people who have been there are unable to experience it. Furthermore, there are certain areas of the city such as Anacostia, where poverty remains prominent. Gentrification is an issue in Washington D.C. that doesn’t seem like it is going to go away any time soon.

Washington, D.C. is rapidly changing in front of the citizen’s eyes. It is becoming a victim of “The Plan,” a theoretical conspiracy plan construed by whites to take over D.C.’s real estate, physical space, and politics. Gentrification in Washington, D.C. can essentially be defined as a shift in the community to attract and accommodate newcomers at the expense of the current inhabitants. In Washington, four neighborhoods are currently in the process of gentrification: Barry Farm, Lincoln Heights/Richardson Dwellings, Northwest One and Park Morton. These particular neighborhoods were specifically targeted by the government for their high crime rates, significant population of impoverished citizens, and inclusion of a certain economic class.

Communities and schools can play a role in influencing companies to provide healthier foods by simply buying more healthy food and eliminating or reducing the amount of unhealthy foods they eat. Schools can incorporate healthier food items in lunch program. Communities can decide to only preface foods that are healthy or cut back on unhealthy items, and food companies would have no choice but to produce more of what the people are buying.

There are many long-termed problems inherent to District 17 because of socio-economic conditions. I have the willingness, commitment, courage and experience to long-term problems into successful long-term solutions. I have the necessary skills because of employment with 1199 Service Employee International Union-United Healthcare Workers East where I gained the know-how to the labor force and communities achieve a better quality of life. Through my experiences as a community board member, an 1199 officer, living within District 17 since 1984, and speaking with the residents of District 17, I have ascertained that there are several issues that disproportionately affect the district. I will focus on issues relating to affordable housing, quality

Within DC government, Mayor Muriel Bowser has made various contributions to the improvement of current social, economic, and environmental issues in which plagues residents. Recommendation of further leadership goals and measurements

Muriel Bowser has a vision of rebuilding the DC community and providing a promising future for the residents. In fact, she highly regards residents’ opinions and wants to include them in the transitional process in order to create a culture of inclusion and transparency. As a way of increasing public participation, Muriel Bowser

A junior in Brownsboro High School, Ashley Dixon was asked an important question, “What improvement would you like to see in Brownsboro/Chandler.” In receiving this question, Dixon pondered for a while and gave her response : “ I would like to see more places to eat, more areas of entertainment, and new schools hopefully soon.” However, she added, “the only issue is that they would have to raise the taxes, and find some investors, but overall, it would make the lifestyle here more entertaining. We would also expand the area and hopefully attract more people into town.” Altogether, Dixon just wants the best for her hometown, her family and her peers.

For such a long time, hunger still remains a complicated issue in America. Unlike other countries, hunger in America is not just getting enough food, but rather getting the right food and making the right choices. This project is a perfect example of how difficult it is to create a balance and nutritional meal on a tight budget. For starter, individuals who are under this program might have to sacrifice for some of the less nutritional food if they want to stay under the budget, which might results in some long term effects on the individual’s health. Instead of being able to purchase fresh fruits and leaner cuts of meat every day, I was forced to purchase cheap products that are nowhere close to today’s nutritional standards. Now, it wouldn’t

Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in the US by working closely with food banks across the nation, creating food pantries, and creating community gardens in low income areas. Food banks collects food from many different sources and it also distributes its resources. Furthermore, creating a food pantry in high schools that are in low income areas can help families. Students who attend these high schools will also be from families who struggle with obtaining food. Moreover, students can come to the pantry and get some food for their families. In addition, a high school is a central location for numerous families. High schools Students can volunteer in expanding the food pantry, who will also work closely with the city’s food banks.

Ever since the Healthy Kids Act invaded school cafeterias across America the overall response from students was far from positive. What if I told you the new healthy school lunches were for the better as well? You’d probably think I’m crazy. I’m sure we all miss the big cinnamon rolls and greasy foods when used to get before the Healthy Kids Act. What we don’t realize is how those foods were effecting our youth. The healthy kids act was designed to stop childhood obesity, help kids learn to eat healthy, and also provide a better future for the Youth of America.

DC’s Mayor Muriel Bowser is very committed to “ending long-term homelessness in the District of Columbia”. The mayor and her team believe that the administration’s plan for homelessness is ambitious but achievable. The plan aims at cultivating partnerships with non-profit providers, advocates, persons experiencing homelessness, business partners, and the philanthropic community to develop ways and methods to manage and resolve homelessness in the nation’s capital. Another key actor that is involved in resolving DC’s homelessness is the District of Columbia Interagency Council on Homelessness (DCICH). The DCICH is a group of cabinet level leaders, providers of homeless services, advocates, homeless and formerly homeless leaders that come together to inform and guide the District’s strategies and policies for meeting the needs of individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The DCICH main mission is to “to end long-term homelessness in the District of Columbia by 2020”.

Winthrop, Massachusetts is a suburban city directly next to Boston proper in Suffolk County. Surrounded by water on three sides makes it a peninsula, and there is hardly a view that isn’t waterfront, include some properties overlooking the Boston skyline, an incredible view on a clear night. Given its proximity to the ocean, it is one of the oldest settled communities in the United States. Initially a separate entity from Deer Island, the land has since been filled in. With a healthy population of 17,497 people, the city is thriving and active. It is almost certain that you will be able to view listings for waterfront homes, some with beach access and personal docks. Enjoy exploring seaside cottages, updated ranch homes, stately brick front