HumanDevelopmentMCA

Reflect on and answer the following questions in an essay:

The poverty rate in my state is 17% and the poverty rate in my county is 19.1%. This doesn't really surprise me, I see many homeless people in the streets. http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-map-county/
 * 1. What is the poverty rate in your state? In your county? Does this surprise you?**

Some ways that I show love and walk humbly with God is by making donations to the less fortunate people; going to church every week; and praying for the less fortunates that don't have shelter, food, or education.
 * 2. What are the ways that you show love and walk humbly in your life with God? **

CCHD shows their work for justice by helping the poor get out of poverty and hosting contests to raise awareness. CCHD believes it is important for local groups or communities to be involved in issues affecting the daily lives of people living in poverty because http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/
 * 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? **

A good example of a charit able organisation in my county is Metrop olitan Ministries. They help the poor by providing them food, shelter, and clothing. They provide charity to my community by providing food, shelter, life skills, developmental services for children, and clothing to those who need it. http://www.metromin.org
 * 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? **

The Boys and Girls Club of Tampa is a place for children to go from ages 5 to 18. It is a safe place for kids to spend time during non-school hours so they don't have to be on the streets or being home alone. They provide social justice by helping kids, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. http://www.bgctampa.org/
 * 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? **