During the Hunger and Homelessness course I have had many moments were I have felt emotionally struck and stuck by the content. I have felt trapped by structural constraints. I have felt overwhelmed of where to start. At times I have experienced deep sadness and a loss of hope. Tuesdays and Thursdays class offered much needed hope.<\/p>\n
The organizations discussed on Tuesday from Heise\u2019s book The Book of the Poor<\/i> offered ways of dealing with the problems of hunger and homelessness. The fact that many of the organizations are still running and making a difference is reassuring. Despite the small staff size the organizations are able to offer assistance to many.<\/p>\n
I am grateful that Nickeled and Dimed<\/i> will be brought to University of Redlands by the theater department. The production will provide a way to educate students, faculty, and community members about the impossible nature of living off of a minimum wage job. The production provides an opportunity to reach out to others who would not otherwise learn about the real life struggles of having a minimum wage.<\/p>\n
ABCs and Rice is an example of a nonprofit organization that saw a problem and a way to help. ABCs and Rice picked a target group- impoverished children living in Siem Reap, Cambodia. They then developed a mission of breaking the cycle of poverty through education. They recognize barriers that prevent children from going to school and seek to find solutions to break barriers.<\/p>\n
A lesson I have taken away after Tuesday and Thursday\u2019s class is find a cause that you are passionate about. This might mean joining a nongovernmental organization or creating your own. This requires recognizing your skills and limitations. Develop a vision and mission of what you hope to accomplish. Hard work is an ingredient in this process. Yet, one must find a healthy balance between working and taking care of you yourself so that burnout is avoided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
During the Hunger and Homelessness course I have had many moments were I have felt emotionally struck and stuck by the content. I have felt trapped by structural constraints. I have felt overwhelmed of where to start. At times I have experienced deep sadness and a loss of hope. Tuesdays and Thursdays class offered much … Continue reading Finding Hope<\/span>