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Whitaker/8A Religion October 14, 2014

Human Development Essay

= Poverty is a growing issue in the United States and the world. It is estimated that poverty has a direct effect on education, behavioral and emotional problems, and health.(Hunger in America).( In 2012, there were 46.5 million people living in poverty in the U.S. alone. That number constitutes about 15 % of the population. It is also the highest poverty percentage in 54 years.(H.O.P.E.). On a smaller level, the state of Florida ranks 36th in the nation for poverty, however, that is still 17% of the state population.(poverty map). The recession in recent years has also contributed to the growing number of people struggling to make ends meet. Those living in poverty have limited resources when it comes to education and health.(Hunger in America). Thankfully, there are organizations and resources in place that are slowly trying to make a difference. = = The CCHD (Catholic Campaign for Human Development) is an organization that is focused on building equality for all human persons. The CCHD program is developed by U.S. Catholic Bishops and believes that the best people to help end the cycle of poverty are the ones who are being directly affected by it. This organization also has the mission of educating on poverty and its causes. They work to carry out Jesus Christ’s mission, which is //“…to bring good news to the poor…release to captives…sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free.”// (Luke 4:18). The CCHD is able to help the community through donations and support from Catholics throughout the United States and also through the annual parish collection.(CCHD) = = Meals on Wheels of Tampa is a charitable organization that helps people who are homebound, elderly, disabled, or sick and cannot prepare meals for themselves. Their mission is to prepare hot, nutritious meals throughout the Tampa area daily.(HOME). Their families may not be in a position to care for them or may be busy in their own daily lives to make cook for them. All meals are delivered directly to the individuals home around lunch time by a volunteer.(HOME). = = Hope (Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality) is a social justice organization that consists of 16 multicultural and interfaith member congregations throughout Hillsborough County.(HOPE). Their mission is to train people to gather and successfully hold officials accountable to change things in the community that are negatively affecting life in the communities. They help by identifying community issues, researching proper solutions and then implementing solutions.(HOPE). They have helped with dental, homelessness, education reform, neighborhood improvement and housing. By doing this, their mission to bring equality to all is fulfilled.(HOPE). = = There are quite a few ways that I show love and walk humbly with God. RAK (Random acts of kindness) is one of the ways that I live out my Catholic faith and serve others. I do this by going out into the community and doing nice things for strangers. At least twice a year, I also donate my clothes as I grow out of them and send them to a small village in Colombia. Looking to the future, I plan on assisting organizations such as Meals on Wheels and Hope with monetary donations and giving my time. I believe that if every single person helped out one other person, we could truly change the world and possibly eradicate poverty altogether. = = = [|ttp://hillsboroughhope.org/hope_mission.html]

"Hillsborough Organization For Progress And Equality." //Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality //. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. <[]>.


 * This is a reliable resource because it is H.O.P.E.'s homepage.

"Home." //Meals on Wheels Tampa //. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2014.


 * This is their homepage.

"Hunger in America: 2014 United States Hunger and Poverty Facts." //Hunger in America: 2014 United States Hunger and Poverty Facts //. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2014.


 * This is a reliable website because many professional on the topic use it.

[|www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/] "Catholic Campaign for Human Development." //Catholic Campaign for Human Development //. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. <[]>.
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<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"Poverty Map." N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. <[]/>.
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<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"Home." //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Meals on Wheels Tampa //<span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2014.
 * <span style="background-color: #f2f2f2; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">This is their homepage.