Category Archives: Charity
Best Practices in Literacy
Mr. Nembhard had planned to become a social worker, but turned to library science as a career instead, earning a master’s degree in 1987. As a branch manager, he saw the role that libraries played in social services. Many people, … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Reading
Tagged Best Practice, education, employment, homeless children, housing, learning, library, literacy, new york, poverty, purpose, shelters for families, small libraries, social services, social worker, story time
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Excerpt from a Career Journal: Guidance
I am embarking on my practicum journey and I am being drawn to the homeless and youth community, particularly the medical side. I believe this knowledge will come in handy one day. I want to be able to facilitate both … Continue reading
Posted in Career Journal, Charity
Tagged Audrey Hepburn, excerpt, healthcare services, homelessness, How did you get here, intern, Lions Club, medical social worker, practicum, quote, social worker, therapy, youth
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Constructive Change
Several years ago when the Southern California economy took a downturn, Pastor Bob Johnson saw not only difficulty but also opportunity. So he scheduled a meeting with the mayor of his city and asked, “What can our church do to … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Reflections
Tagged church, community, constituents, Constructive Change, constructive feedback, mayor, opportunity, persistent, policy maker, problem solving, resurgence, solutions, time, voting
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