Archive for the ‘Volunteering’ Category

Prioritizing Zones of Recession

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

The use of tax credits and the economic might of the USA to improve the lives of the America people should not be so hard.

The reason for Tax Havens is the motivation not to pay taxes. Therefore, create zones of tax havens in the US where unemployment is the highest. Create the incentives to be in areas of the economy where there is the greatest needed to create new industry. Today the greatest need is energy independence. This is an area of National Security that has long been ignored.

Whether the country begins in Michigan or Ohio, two former power houses of manufacturing and industrial production or in Appalachia, jobs allows an individual to put food on their table, clothing on their back and a roof over their head.

The federal government has the largest amount of Research and Development money spent in many fields. Target the money to be spent in locations that meet economically depressed zones. Let anyone apply but require a minimum 51% of the money has to be spent to employee people who come to work in the designated zone. The money is intended for the economic development of the area targeted, any attempt to subcontract the work or any work around to companies outside the zone should be view as not in good faith.

This is the best way for public policy to work. It brings business, government, organizations and the community together in a coordinated effort.

CHRIS: Second Form of Expression

Friday, April 4th, 2008

CHRIS: Youth Expression Through Singing

Singing is something that’s in your soul. It’s a tradition of your own culture. It’s in your heart. Kids, parents and neighbors can all have fun doing it.

You can do it anywhere.  Be part of something.

Gates Foundation Puts World Health Before Politics

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Is it true that the Gates Foundation’s dominance in malaria research will stifle the diversity of views of many scientists? There has been written objection that the newly created Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington will mirror the core tasks of the World Health organization.

I agree with the mirroring of the tasks but with one exception. The pressure of members’ countries will not influence it. It is an independent Institute free from a country’s financial control.

Control and influence is dependent upon the amount of outside financing.

The Gates Foundation’s 105 million grant very much allows for the setting of the standard without the politics.

Immigration Policy and Money Wisely Spent

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The Federal government is spending mega hours and money to have the right to deport 134 plus individuals whom were the wives of men who have died. These women would have become citizens had their husbands not died and they are not a risk to the USA. In one case they have said they will abide by the ninth district courts decision not to deport a specific women. For a government agency on principal to be fighting for the right to deport the individuals is such a waste of time and money. This group of women and their families that would otherwise have become citizens except for the fact the husbands died before the process was completed.

The money would be better spent on processing the thousands of pending delayed requested for citizenship. Individuals, organizations and foundations should voice their support of an immigration policy that is fair, efficient and meets unmet needs of the USA. Remember it is an election year. While you can not campaign for a candidate, you can certainly public what is good immigration policy.

CHRIS: One Form of Expression

Friday, March 28th, 2008

CHRIS: Dance

Dancing is something that you don’t think about. It’s some form of self expression that no one can ever take away from you.

Help kids to dance, its not violent.

CHRIS: How to Grow Stronger!!

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Eating Healthy

Health is important because it can save your life. Even the earth if you be nice to it. Grow carrots, tomatoes or a vegetable. I grow vegetables. Everyone needs water and food.

Support teaching kids how to grow food.

CHRIS: Are You Helping?

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

 Helping

Helping is important because you just don’t help yourself. You help other people and the earth. You should help when you see garbage on the ground or when someone says help!!!!.

Getting involved is a great way to be socially responsible.

EMO: Stop Domestic Violence

Friday, March 14th, 2008

EMO domestic violence 

The continuing violence against women has highlighted again the lack of adequate services for women and their children to access.  The most serious need is housing. The services should include childcare to allow employment opportunity and the housing of the women and her children.  The housing must be both permanent for families and temporary for initial emergency intake.

The majority of those making decisions to fund services are white males who have never had their life at risk.  Women should not vote for men who do not take their needs seriously.  Set an agenda that prioritizes where housing and Domestic Violence services are needed to allow equal and equitable access to services.  If elected officials do not support the agenda then make sure that the community is educated about the position of the officials.

This cartoon depicts a manner in which to create a message against Domestic Violence and Children Witnessing Violence.  Logos that are visual have a more lastly effect for people to remember. 

EMO: Debt Prevents Me From Taking My Dream Job

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Emo on student debt

Social Responsibility has been on the rise among college graduates. However, there has been a huge barrier created by the institutions of higher education preventing them from following their heart and soul to make a difference. College loans debt is their barrier to choose the job he/she would love to take in the nonprofit field providing public good.

 Providing loan relief provisions in your recruitment will increase the number of credentialed candidates that will apply to work for your organization.

Government support of a living wage will allow more individuals to accept jobs providing public good.

Immigration Policy Just for Nonprofits

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Attention all illegal aliens!!

There is no limit on the number of individuals who can sponsored to be employed in the US by nonprofits. SO go on line and apply to those nonprofit jobs who need direct service workers or credential staff.

Do not risk your lives being smuggled or being taken advantage of. Go thorough the process. Sneak back home and come with valid documents which includes a work permit.

Advocacy agencies should work to connect these potential workers and assist them in the process.