Houston Food Bank

We are all aware of the unspoken and vital condition of human existence–unity. Interestingly enough, Unity is not uniformity nor is it the elementary notion of “coming together.” The term, “unity” signifies this intangible idea of oneness where there exist individuals from vast backgrounds bonded together in generosity, compassion and love. I wholeheartedly believe that this “oneness in variation” needs existence in every community, and more importantly, I believe that there is potential for the

exposition of a multi-faceted aspect of the challenge of food insecurity in Texas and a proposal of clear-cut practical solutions. The hope is that through the publication of this piece, the issue will assume centre stage and attract the needed response. Over the years, notable healthy feeding intervention programs across different government and community levels have been channelled to Texas in response to the much-documented challenge of widespread food insecurity across the state. These programs have

Moving West The Western Frontier Most western pioneers during the second quarter of the ninteenth century were American-born whites from the upper south and midwest. Only a few free African Americans joined in the migration. Most of the pioneers who made their way west on the Overland Trails traveled in family groups. By 1845, some 5,000 people were making the six - month journey annually. The Discovery of gold in California in 1848 brought some 30,000 pioneers along the oregon trail. By 1850, the

Every 6th person in America doesn’t have enough food to eat to stay healthy. Everyone can relate to how people take food for granted, or how much food people waste, and even knowing how to help the hungry. I want to help and so does everyone else who cares about the people in need, starving or not. Why does no one want to help the world? Why is this happening? How will I make a difference? Why does no one want to help? That again is not 100% true. Some people want to help and do every single day

Very few find themselves able to change the world, state, or even their city, but anyone can actively make a difference in their community. My community is one of the more affluent in the Houston area. I received many opportunities that many do not have such as travel, culture, and education. However, I have been exposed to using the gifts of hard work to help others from many sides. My family made the decision to keep our service to others “close to home.” From both mentors and family members, I

In the college basketball realm, James “Jim” Thomas Anthony Valvano is known for coaching 6th-seeded North Carolina State to a 54-52 victory over top-seeded Houston in the 1983 National Championship. Along with being a hall-of-fame coach, Valvano who was born on March 10, 1946 in Queens was a prestigious public speaker. He moved many people during his impelling Arthur Ashe Courage Award acceptance speech at the 1993 ESPYs which came just over a year after he was diagnosed with cancer. The son of

It was the summer of 2009 when I first realized that I wanted to become a nurse. I attended a friends swimming party for her birthday. Her little brother didn’t know how to swim well and while he was trying to retrieve a toy in the deep end he started to drown. I was the closest to him and quickly pulled him out of the pool. We all stood around him panicking, not knowing what to do. In that moment I knew that I wanted to help save lives. God has a plan for everyone and fate has lead me here. I believe

Being raised in a single parent home does not hinder a child despite the stereotypes. In fact, being raised in a single parent home has in fact brought me academic success, responsibility, and taught me the importance of helping out my community. The only hardship that I am facing is paying for college giving that my mother has three other younger children to support, as well as the steep prices for quality higher education. I feel I need this scholarship because my mother has done so much to support

It was the big day, “the engineering competition” and we had to make our car go the farthest out from everyone else. “Snap” was all I could hear as I released the rat trap and the race had begun. My Car had the momentum and was the farthest out of everyone else and then all of sudden some other cart in another lane past it and I ended up coming second. During the award ceremony, all I could hear was cheers as I got up to get my second place award. I have always had a passion for fixing things since

If you ever die in Houston (Rough Draft) In the short story “ Comfort me with Apples” by Tracy Daugherty the theme of death transpires throughout the story. Daugherty developed a constant theme of sorrow and unfortunateness through the characters, places and events, which all were ultimately affected by death. Although, countless readers of “ Comfort me with Apples” would suggest that the story is centralized by another theme, many would agree that the theme of death in the story showcases how