Human+Development+ICS16TOR


 * 1) What is the poverty rate in your state? In your county? Does this surprise you?


 * Poverty is an extreme issue that concerns areas of major deficiency relating to money. Poverty rates determine the percentage of deficiency in an area. In the county where I live, Hillsborough County, the poverty rate is 13%. In Florida, the poverty rate is 17%, which does surprise me because I did not think it was so high. Unfortunately, I see a couple of people living on the streets in extreme poverty, but I did not think to consider the people who are not living on the streets but are still living in poverty. There are many job opportunities here in Florida, so that is why this poverty rate surprised me so much. The United States, in a whole, isn't a very poor country. Florida does have its poverty, but isn't the most poor state compared to the 24.1% poverty rate of Mississippi, the poorest state in the U.S. This extreme issue has its causes and effects, but many organizations have been built to help the poor.
 * 1) What are the ways that you show love and walk humbly in your life with God?


 * I show love and walk humbly by praying and going to Mass and spending time with Jesus.
 * 1) 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?
 * CCHD is an organization set up to raise people out of poverty. They show that they work towards the justice and equal treatment of others by not wanting those in poverty to suffer, they want to raise them up through God's power and eternal love for his children. CCHD believes it is important to get involved with those living in poverty because they have the faith. They truly know that we are all God's children, and we all deserve an equal chance to live our lives according to the ways of God. CCHD believes that through the morals of the Catholic social teaching, we are called to put the needs of the poor and the vulnerable before ours. Our God given dignity gives us the right to religious freedom, something that the CCHD believes in. That is why they also believe in helping those who are in need of assistance. The organization of CCHD (Catholic Campaign for Human Development) raises people out of poverty and shows them that through God and the catholic faith, anything is possible.
 * 1) 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?
 * 2) 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?

Notes for #1:
46 million people are living in poverty in the U.S. That's one out of six Americans. If you make less than $1,900 dollars a month, you're considered to be living in poverty. $565 for basic shelter, $250 for utilities, $345 to own a car, $356 for food, $220 for insurance and medication, and that's just in a month. Of course, you may get food stamps, but those only help so much. Then you can apply for the Catholic Campaign and get help!

Notes for #2:
In this video, Jill spoke about how there are multiple ways to follow God's lead and help people in need. She spoke about how God is connected through everyone by the faith and there is help for all. She explained the website she has, and how people may get help from it.

Notes for #3:
In this video, Mary takes action when she realizes her son isn't doing the things he's supposed to be doing. She sets up a meeting with some of her neighbors, and sets up a time where they can all watch over the children. Her son is now doing the things he's supposed to be doing, leading him closer to eternal life with God in heaven.