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=Step 1= The poverty rate in my state is 17, the poverty rate in my county is 19.1. This doesn't surprise me really, I do see many homeless people. It isn't as many as a lot of other states and I believe it, I have gone to other states and seen a lot more of homeless people in those states. The definition of poverty means that you have very little to no money; that you are poor. I know that our poverty rate is lower than other states, but it is still, in my opinion, to high. Our poverty level should be 0.0 and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development is helping to do that. Actually everyone participating in the CCHD is working towards ending poverty. [] 2. **What are the ways that you show love and walk humbly in your life with God?** I have gone on a field trip with my class to Metropolitan Ministries and helped out in the thrift shop. I have also donated many bags of my my old clothes to a Clothing and Shoes bins. Now that I think about it, I can't think about that many times I have helped my community and walk humbly in my life with God. No Source 3.** How does CCHD show their work for justice? Why does CCHD believe it is important for local groups or communities to be involved in the issues affecting the daily lives of people living in poverty? ** The CCHD shows their work for justice by first of all just creating this organization. They also show their work for justice by hosting contests to raise awareness, having talk shows, and having a website. The CCHD believes that it is important for local groups or communities to be involved in the issues affecting the daily live of people living in poverty because they are fully engaged in being an anti-poverty organization. [] 4. **What**** is a good example of a charitable organization in your county or state? What do they do? How are they providing charity in your community? ** A good example of a charitable organization in county is Metropolitan Ministries. They help people get back on their feet and provide charity to our community by taking in the poor and helping them get a job so that they can live a happy life. This organization is also very big, they have to be I guess, they take in so many people. Metropolitan Ministries has a goal to be the most well known and most helpful organization to help decrease the poverty levels. They have been reducing the poverty levels in the US since 1972. They take in anyone who needs help. They give them food, shelter, and any other necessities needed, but you can't live there forever. You can stay there until you find a job and get settled, you don't live there. This is an organization that gives you a home and food and clothes to go get interviewed for a job, then when you get that job and earn enough money, you move out so that the next person can move in and hopefully have the same outcome. Metropolitan Ministries is located in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, and Pasco county. Metropolitan Ministries is run by Tim Marks
 * Reflect on and answer the following questions in an essay:**
 * 1) **What is the poverty rate in your state? In your county? Does this surprise you?**

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5. **What**** is a good example of a social justice organization in your county or state? What do they do to provide social justice to the people they server? **

A good example of a social justice organization in my county/state is Salvation Army. Salvation Army helps provide the basic needs to people who need them. They are an international organization that helps children and adults in desperate need. Salvation Army is a christian organization that try to follow through on God's plan. Salvation Army has a mission to preach the words of God, meet human needs, and put an end to discrimination. They have organizations around the United States, so wherever you are you can either donate to help this organization, or go there for help. Many times around Christmas time you will see people from that organization out by stores ringing a bell and asking for donations. They are actually known for that, but Christmas shouldn't be the only time to be generous. We should and can be generous all year round. I know that it is easier to say than do, but I think that it is possible. Salvation Army is working towards that. So is the CCHD and Metropolitan Ministries and any other organization that works towards ending poverty and living out God's plan. Salvation Army is commissioned by David and Barbara Jeffrey. In 2012 they served almost 31 million people in all.

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__//**Works**// Cited:__

"Catholic Campaign for Human Development." //Catholic Campaign for Human Development //. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2014. . I know that this website is legit because it informs us that the Catholic Bishops sponsor it and my teacher recommended it to my class. []

"Dictionary." //Dictionary.com //. Dictionary.com, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. http://dictionary.reference.com/


 * I know that this website is accurate because all dictionaries have the same definitions, just in different words or in a more proper language.

"Interactive Poverty Map | State and County Level Poverty Information." // Poverty USA //. CCHD, n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2014. <[]>.


 * Published by Catholic Conference for Human Development

" Metropolitan Ministries!" //Metropolitan Ministries//. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2014. []


 * This is an accurate site because it was created by the organization so it has accurate information about the organization.

"The Salvation Army - Search Results." The Salvation Army - Search Results. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2014. []
 * This is an accurate website, I know this because it was created by the organization itself and gives accurate information that can be proven to be correct.

"Two Feet of Love in Action." // Two Feet of Love in Action //. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2014. <[]>
 * Information provided by the U.S. Catholic Bishops