... own problems by mobilizing family and community supports and resources (Berzin, Cohen, Thomas, & D...
We bring that spirit of solidarity, that spirit of being okay with who you are as a human being, with your faith and with the best that is in you," said [Pastor Lydia Lebron-Rivera]. "We work with other pastors and community organizations that are faith-orientated to provide the link that we are all in the same boat, all can be saved together. Joyce Campbell-Culler serves on Community Board 2 in the Bronx. She is an activist and member of the South Bronx Community Congress, one of many movements in support of the Woodlawn workers' charge against Woodlawn Cemetery of discrimination and unfair labor practices. When asked about her reasons for becoming a member of [La Resurreccion], she replied, "This is an activist church. Their doors are always open. This is a place where community gro...
The Department of Health and Human Services establishes the Administration for Community Living in order to achieve several important objectives: reduce the fragmentation that currently exists in Federal programs addressing the community living service and support needs of both the aging and disability populations; enhance access to quality health care and long-term services and supports for all individuals; promote consistency in community living policy across other areas of the Federal government; and complement the community infrastructure, as supported by both Medicaid and other Federal programs, in order to better respond to the full spectrum of needs of seniors and persons with disabilities.
TBSS is especially attentive to the needs of the Hispanic burned community, since they are disproportionately affected by burn injury," says Rev. Dr. Chrys Parker, TBSS Executive Director. TBSS assists burn survivors of all ethnicities, without discrimination. However, approximately 85% of its assistance recipients are Hispanic. The organization not only assists Hispanics throughout the state, but also impoverished Hispanics who are evacuated from Mexico for treatment. "Poor housing and the struggles of life lived on low income create risks that give rise to burn accidents and injuries," says Parker. "And when burn injuries occur, low income Hispanics are less likely to have insurance, adequate savings, or any appropriate means of care. Their safety nets can be completely destroyed wit...
Today, everyone is jumping on the "online community" bandwagon. Yet if an organization is going to make any investment of time or money, it needs to be able to measure the return on these investments. This is a hotly debated topic across the social Web and the business world alike. However, despite the ongoing ROI debate, businesses are increasingly investing in online communities. In fact, 94% of the 400 companies surveyed for Deloitte's "2009 Trivialization of Business Study," which was released in October, planned to maintain or increase investment in social media tools and online communities. Tonium, a Swiss company that developed a portable DJ system, created an online music community to attract DJs and music lovers through new music mixes shared by members. Retailers such as Swagg...
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