Blog Topic 11

The Ecumenical Hunger Program does NOT rely on government funded money, instead they are supported by the community as well as fundraisers and donations. The services that are provided are things like donations from local grocery stores as well as food banks, and clothing donations are made by those in the community as well as neighboring communities. Both of these services are reliable as the program receive's an abundant amount of donations on a daily basis. The program does document all of the services it provides as a way to keep track of its progress as well as the demographics it helps.

Call to Action Day

Sadly I was not able to participate in call to action day as I was too late in signing up. I have however made efforts to get even more involved with my CP and the EHP program. Currently, I am trying to become part of their executive board as I've seen there is more of a need for community members direct participation. In volunteering three times a week, I have been fulfilled in ways that I didn't know were possible. I've people who are in situations that are worse that one could ever imagine,all of them happy, never complaining about their struggles or their current obstacles. The experience has humbled me, and given me a purpose that i knew i always had but never acted on. In writing a thesis on my community as well as volunteering in it, I've grown a love for its history and its progress.

In doing this work the hallmarks that I reflected on the most were all of them. Each day I volunteer I learn more about myself and what I am actually capable of. In working with those who are living in poverty you must honor the dignity and sacredness of each person, and you must be educated about the work that you are going in to do so that you can complete your tasks to the best of your ability.
Not every family and their situation is the same so you must embrace diversity, in doing so you're creating a functioning, and healthy community among those that I work with and serve with.

Blog Topic 9

How does your CP interface with local governmental units? Are there any leaders in particular who've had a key impact on the success or development of your cp?

As a non profit, the Ecumenical Hunger Program has adjusted only through the communities needs, the program has survived merely through support of the community as it gets NO government funding. Majority of the money that comes into the program is fund raised  and donated. Seeing as how the program has been supported by the community as well as others from outside of the community there is no sole leader who has played a key role, instead everyone has done their part to make the program the huge success that it is today.

Blog Topic 8

EHP only comes into contact with the prison system through reentry programs. EHP makes an effort to offer services to everyone who seeks help and assistance. This includes ex cons who are trying to transition back into society. It also offers those seeking help, a safe and healthy environment to do so.

Blog Post 7

All nonprofits play a role that is vital to a democracy, advocacy is usually used as a way to help the members of the community that the non profit is aiding. In terms of my CP, The Ecumenical Hunger Program, i'm sure they are no different. Their programs include food services, support and referrals like programs where residents can be paired with a lawyer to receive legal advice, as well as youth programs. In terms of encouraging legislative changes, I don't think that my CP has done that specifically.

Blog Topic 5

The Silverado memory care center offers home care, hospice care and memory care communities. One conflict that could arise from this is the fact that the center may not be affordable to everyone. The funding received for the healthcare services provided is either taxpayer funded or privately funded which is usually provided through an employer.  Some employers do not offer benefits that are accommodating to everyone which may cause a conflict amongst the residents of the city because the Silverado care center is adjacent to other community centers that offer the same services but in a package that’s not as appealing due to funding.  This ties into another issue that relates to the state, which is some centers failing to meet the quality of care requirements. This causes concerns about what Medicare is actually paying for, private funding gives facilities the opportunity to pay their workers and offer flexible hours more which can affect the quality of care. the ACA eliminated many but not all of these issues.

Blog Topic 4

The hospital and nursing home industry are in many cases the key contributors in elections, donating 35 million to the federal candidates and political parties of the 2012 presidential election. After the Affordable Health Care Act, president 

Obama and democrats overall were the sole cause for a shift in the health care industry’s political preference. In the past three elections democrats have received more contributions from a wide variety of health care institutions than republicans since the late 90's. Although I haven’t found any solid information confirming that Silverado memory care contributes, I believe that they do, it seems to me that any one benefiting from this law should favor the democratic party even if they don't favor president Obama and Silverado is no different, although they are a private entity, they still receive funding from the government for their patients.