Poverty in America
Since the recession began in 2008, much about our nation has changed. It's not an underestimate to say that the recession has hit everyone like a sledge hammer. Just like at home, money problems can destroy unity. It is estimated that thirty five million Americans are living in poverty. When President Barak Obama gave his presidential inaugural address, he said "what is required of us now is a new era of responsibility—a recognition, on the part of every American."
Those words brought on an onslaught of volunteerism. But many in America have yet to do their part. The most helpful activities Americans can partake in are helping charities with donated goods, volunteering time; spending to stimulate the economy while at the same time saving to avoid financial disaster and creating jobs.
There are many opportunities to help charities. Throughout the nation, homeless shelters are full and food banks are running low. Donations of food and money are always welcomed at these establishments. Items such as shampoo, diapers, wipes and feminine hygiene products are also desperately needed at food banks and shelters, though rarely received.
Food kitchens are another type of deserving charity that is in constant need of help. Soup kitchens rarely have enough volunteers to cook and clean. Food donations are also desperately needed. By helping charities such as these, you also help yourself. If you are one of the millions that were laid off as a result of the recession, you need a way to stand out among the competition in order to secure new employment. Volunteering is a great way to network, and an excellent way to promote yourself on your resume.
There is also a new charity called Blanket America that was formed in late 2009 as a response to President Barak Obama's call to action. The Blanket America charitable organization created the Patchwork Heritage Collection, which is a buy one, give one charity. Not only do consumers help themselves by purchasing a commemorative statement quilt, but they help others through their purchase. Every quilt sold results in the donation of a warm blanket to someone in need. Gifts in Kind International, one of the nations biggest and best run charitable organizations, is acting as an intermediary to distribute the donated blankets. To learn more about how you can help Blanket America reach its goal of one million blankets donated, visit
<a href="http://www.blanketamerica.com">heritage patchwork</a>.
About the Author
Blanket America is about more than blankets. It is about changing the way charity and business works. For every quilt sold, Blanket America will donate a blanket to an American in need.
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wont see any bankers or mps at food banks yet people who work have to and the goverment still give aid , bail outs and money to the eu and non of them give a flying fuck about the uk also why let muslims off stamp duty make them pay and use it for the people who need food
Just a response to a previous comment: government food programs do not pay for cigarettes, alcohol, or any other non-food items (even things like feminine hygiene products which women legitimately need). The vast majority of people on government will try their hardest to provide for their families with nutritious food that is available to them.
"exclusive employment" means that you work for anyone else while working for them.
Then you have 2 choices (1) tell your new employer to pay you more where you have to work somewhere else, OR (2) go ahead and work somewhere else, as long as it does not conflict with your new employment. Generally, when they have this in the contract, they want to hear from you "I do this because I to work for another employer"! Also, they enforce it because it provides additional income for you as long as it interfere with you new employers requirements for you!
Being honest does not always pay your bills!