Hunger And Homelessness: Lack Of Empathy In The Community

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issues and treating those who suffer from these with empathy. In the hope of eradicating the lack of empathy in our community, it is best to start with our immediate community- Rutgers University. The goal is to lay down a foundation that supports the homeless and those with mental illness. Sadly, in our community there are social stigmas placed on those who are homeless and victims of illnesses. These social stigmas are the result of a lack of public awareness and education concerning individuals who deal with mental illness and homelessness. A possible way of dealing with these growing issues is to combine the psychological and counselling department of Rutgers with Mental Health Association of Essex County and other health services schedule …show more content…

The best way in dealing with the problem of hunger and homelessness is through a community effort. It takes the aid of both the young and old, the rich as well as the poor. The victims of hunger and homelessness must also be willing to put in the effort for their wellbeing. There is no solo campaign nor pointing of finger. No particular individual or organization is the cause of the high percentage of people without the necessities they need in order to be independent members of our national communities. On the other hand, those who willing decide to not assist in the effort of eradicating hunger and homelessness is to be blamed. As exclaimed by organizations who tackle the problem of hunger and homelessness, a successful eradication of hunger and homelessness depends on a national participation of people the solution of this problem. It is for this very reason that such organizations publicize the need of community support through whatever means they prefer. Therefore the government must be ready to work with its citizens. However, we understand that the cooperation between citizens and politicians concerning hunger and homelessness is not something easily possible. This is where public understanding of their power and influence in the activities of our government comes into play. According to the article, “It Would Actually be Very Simple to End …show more content…

This organization is founded on the collaboration and mutual goal of two organizations, student Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) and USA for Africa, composed of students taking active roles against the problem of hunger and homelessness. Their collaboration was founded in the periods from 1981 to 1986 when funding for several key federal low-income housing and feeding programs were eliminated. In this period, funding to create new public housing was cut by 75%. The communities of students throughout the United States took a stand against the lack of urgency the government was giving to the crisis afflicting the members of the communities at that period in time. In the end they were able to raise a total of 250, 000 dollars and sign petitions, thus encouraging decision makers to “Stamp out Hunger” with the national assistance of 10 million people. This goes to show what active community support can do for

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