In Bradford County There Is A Major Problem With Poverty.

All resources meet the 4-A’s, which include accessible, acceptability, affordability, and availability. Due to the increased amount of homelessness within Savannah, the limits of availability are usually filled to capacity, therefore leaving people on the street. This overflow is a likely culprit for the small group observed during the window survey. Furthermore, the advertising of available resources does not meet the needs of those who do not have access to television, radio, newspaper, or internet. Regardless, of the advertisement, within the community there are many resources for those in need. There are locations and specific times when the homeless can shower and do laundry at local churches. Also, there are food stamps or soup kitchens available to people throughout the day. There are also assistance programs within medical practices that cover healthcare, prescription assistance, counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. A noted gap within the healthcare coverage, is the fact that often those in need must show proof of homelessness. Obtaining proof of homelessness may be difficult. That fact leads the likelihood of many homeless people being refused

When one volunteers, it is not for their personal gain, yet rather for the benefit of others. The volunteering opportunity would enable one to make a direct connection with others. Thus, the volunteers get

Shelter is a basic need and all human beings are entitled to it. Though some may have shelter, they not find a home. Homelessness has become rampant throughout the US population. Each day more and more people are reported not to have this basic need, sleeping in the streets and wandering all day long. This has become a major area of concern for the government, social services providers and social policy makers. The government through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development has put in enormous efforts to combat the annual rise in homelessness but the situation has not significantly been curbed. Last year, for instance, there were 92, 593 homeless people who were reported to be chronically homeless. Although this is a 16 percent drop from 2010 statistics, the current figure is enormous enough to give sleepless nights to policy makers and the federal government. (US Department of Housing and Urban Development). This brings to question what the real odds bedeviling access to proper shelter are. While there is interplay of numerous factors, key among them is the rise in poverty levels. As the poverty index rises, so does the inability to afford basic shelter units.

Bradfords Helping Home is a Shelter that will help the families and youth of Starke Florida who are experiencing homelessness. Homelessness is a growing concern in our society today and not just in Starke. In The United States on any given night, there are approximately 643,067 people experiencing homelessness. In Bradford county there are approximately 6.9% of only the student population and not the adults of the community experiencing homelessness. This may not seem like a very large number but it is. These numbers should never be allowed to get this high. This is a growing concern in Starke as we are getting at least two to three new students who are considered homeless and put under the McKinney-Vento Act. “The McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. McKinney-Vento provides federal funding to states for the purpose of supporting district programs that serve homeless students” ( With my mother being the McKinny-Vinto liaison in Bradford county I have learned of how serious this problem is. I would like to be able to support these children, youth, and families in helping them get back up on their feet and to be able to have a place to go if they are experiencing homelessness.

At some point in one’s life, a person has seen or heard of an individual who lives on the streets. An individual who lives on the streets and holds a sign that says they need money for food is considered homeless. Sadly, these individuals are everywhere and the amount of people currently homeless in the United States is 564,708 according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. However, in this nation, everyone has the ability to decrease this massive number. Necessary assistance from agencies, local funding, churches, and volunteers will place these homeless individuals in permanent housing. With this assistance, the number of homeless individuals will begin to decrease.

The overview of the typical activities I participated in at the Bakersfield Homeless Center consisted of providing 3 nutritional meals a day for the individuals and families at the center. We also created a variety of lunches for those who were contracted to work outside the center. In addition, I help process the fresh food donations that are collected each day, plan and prepare meals, wash dishes and sanitize the kitchen. Furthermore, I participated in activities that were beneficial to my education and career goals behavior that involved interacting with the community. For example, creating a bond with the individuals provided a greater feeling of satisfaction by making a difference in that person’s life. Moreover, the families and

Taking time to volunteer at the many nonprofit organizations, homeless shelters, advocacy centers, philanthropic fundraisers, local schools and child care facilities in the inner city is not always at the forefront of young people’s minds while navigating through their college experiences. But, with a little push from student organizations, local nonprofits and passionate individuals, volunteerism and community change can start to take a front seat and become not just an opportunity, but also a priority in the lives of young people.

Homelessness is like a diseases, increasingly taking down the most vulnerable of our population, but many Americans are insensitive to it. “The population of the desolate increased by two percent from 239,759 to 243,701 in the years 2009-2011 according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness” (Fagan 330). At this rate many could possibly face the same problem and have to deal with the harsh conditions homeless do on a daily basis. Although homelessness is frown upon for the common belief that it is a waste of tax payer’s resources, homeless assistance programs need to be funded in order to provide stability and prevent more diseases along with the risk of destructive behavior, for those who face these daily struggles.

These are just two of the many examples I'm using in my paper to explain that shelters are the best solutions to helping the homeless. By giving them a safe place to stay, food, and clothing. They can live comfortable lives without the risk of abusing drugs and alcohol on the streets. Also by introducing a point of view that relates to my own, you’re not really helping the homeless by giving them money, or random supplies, because the reality of it is they’re still on the street. Homeless shelters provide everything they need to

Poverty is all around us in Morgan County and one of the biggest causes of poverty is a lack of education. Without education such as basic reading, writing, and math skills it will be very hard to find a job especially in small towns such as Morgan County where there is less employment

These shelters are capable of providing housing or financial assistance for a limited amount of time to a large number of people. The prevention programs help solve the problems that are causing the families or individuals to be homeless and finding a solution through support in the community to keep them housed. For example, in the video, the community had raised and/or donated enough money for Jade’s family to move out of their car and into a motel room. Many of these prevention programs help these families find affordable housing and support services that aid in health care and employment. Another strategy to prevent homelessness is to educate the people in society about this social problem, which will lead to an increase in volunteers and contributions through donating goods and services. In the “families living in cars” video, this kind of activity is shown when the community discovers the amount of homeless students in the Florida school districts. Once the people in the community were educated, they donated about four million dollars along with food and other necessities. Some parents, who are experiencing this social problem, are doing all they can to support their family, but with all of the risk factors, it simply is not enough to succeed in life today. This is why support from the community is so important to help prevent homelessness. The homelessness population just needs that extra “push” to jumpstart a new, more stable

Volunteering in your community helps solve many dilemmas in your community that descend through the eyes of government and social agencies (Everything you ever wanted to know about volunteering).

Homeless shelters serve the hungry, abusers of drugs, and the ones who have no stable place to live. Many homeless that come through the shelters have a problem with drugs and alcohol. The shelter provides them with counseling, treatment programs in addition to support in maintaining their sobriety. Also the homeless are given beds, food, and methods to having a better quality of life.

In 2015, less than 26% of college students devoted some amount of their time to volunteer, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service(VCLA). That means that three out of four college students did not give any amount of their time to help others through volunteering. However, there are hundreds of case studies that prove that volunteering not only helps the person receiving the service--but also the volunteer; this is a mutualistic situation and people are in need. Just by giving an hour every month or so, the volunteer can help make people's lives better. Volunteering benefits both the volunteer and the person or people receiving the service--in particular Oasis International could use more volunteers to help. Oasis International’s mission is to help refugees settle into their new home--the United States--specifically, St. Louis, Missouri.

Volunteerism enables students to gain the moral lesson that is vital to their life and develop their future interest. According to source 2, “community service teaches us through experience - about the relationship between empathy and responsibility, about what it takes to be part of a community, in essence, about human being”. While students are helping their community, they learn the crucial moral lessons in the most direct and impressive way. Through an actual experience of volunteering, students are reminded that it is their responsibility to serve for their community because they are a part of it. Helping without any feedback allows them to realize the power of empathy, the essential value that makes the society a