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Causes of Poverty
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* by Anup Shah
* This Page Last Updated Monday, December 07, 2009
* This page: http://www.globalissues.org/issue/2/causes-of-poverty.
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* Almost half the world — over 3 billion people — live on less than $2.50 a day.
* The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the 41 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (567 million people) is less than the wealth of the world’s 7 richest people combined.
* Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names.
* Less than one per cent of what the world spent every year on weapons was needed to put every child into school by the year 2000 and yet it didn’t happen.
* 1 billion children live in poverty (1 in 2 children in the world). 640 million live without adequate shelter, 400 million have no access to safe water, 270 million have no access to health services. 10.6 million died in 2003 before they reached the age of 5 (or roughly 29,000 children per day).
#1 by Tupsplasy on November 24th, 2009
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Could not find a suitable section so I written here, how to become a moderator for your forum, that need for this?
#2 by ekotexis on January 5th, 2010
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#3 by mark J. Johnson on January 10th, 2010
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My name is mark Johnson and i am looking for my uncle James Allen Johnson.Could you please help me find him???
#4 by mike on January 21st, 2010
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I need a shelter ….could you please help me out? I am in 10001 zipcode
thanks..
mike
#5 by admin on January 30th, 2010
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Hello Everyone my name is Nanci. I truly apologize for not responding quickly; there have been some changes made and I will be happy to assist you now. Anyone who has not searched Shelterlistings.org should do so, as there search starts there. Since that is our primary tool to help locate shelter for anyone with any circumstance. Any questions or concerns feel free to leave them. This is a tool used to engage our community to help in this ongoing cause.
#6 by Maria on February 2nd, 2010
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Dear Mike,
I am not in the 33435 area code … if you were closer to me I could offer you shelter …
Maria
#7 by Maria on February 2nd, 2010
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Dear Mike,
I ‘meant’ to say I am in the 33435 area code … if you were closer to me I could offer you shelter …
Maria
#8 by admin on February 3rd, 2010
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Thanks for all your help, maria.
#9 by admin on February 3rd, 2010
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try this ..hope it helps
1.Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation
120 East 32nd Street
New York, NY. 10016 US
View Map Distance 0.86 miles Report this Listing
Telephone: 212-883-0680
Web: http://www.volunteernyc.org/org/959315.html
Details The Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation provides emergency shelter, day shelter, transitional housing and affordable permanent housing. The Drop-In Center is open 24-hours a day for single men and women.
For more information contact the Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation or visit the VolunteerNYC.org website. If our information is incorrect or incomplete please report this listing and let us know.
2.HELP USA – HELP Genesis RFK Apartments
113 East 13th Street
New York, NY. 10003 US
View Map Distance 1.38 miles Report this Listing
Telephone: 646-619-9970
Fax: 212-614-6937
Web: http://www.helpusa.org
Email: info@helpusa.org
Details HELP Genesis RFK Apartments provides permanent housing for low-income and formerly homeless individuals and families.
For more information contact HELP Genesis RFK Apartments or visit the HELP USA website. If our information is incorrect or incomplete please report this listing and let us know.
3.Project Hospitality – Supported Apartment Programs
100 Park Avenue
Staten Island, NY. 10302 US
View Map Distance 11.32 miles Report this Listing
Telephone: 718-448-1544
Fax: 718-720-5476
Web: http://www.projecthospitality.org
Email: info@projecthospitality.org
Details The Supported Apartment Programs provide long-term housing in single and double occupancy apartments for individuals with histories of mental illness, chemical dependency, and homelessness. Services include:
- Rent subsidy
- Case management
- Social services
Potential participants should be able to function independently in the following areas:
- Money management
- Medication management
- Self-care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Travel
The program consists of 30 residential beds.
For more information contact Project Hospitality or visit the Project Hospitality website. If our information is incorrect or incomplete please report this listing and let us know.
#10 by admin on February 3rd, 2010
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Im sorry but we cannot help you find your uncle. I wont even know where begin helping you, but I will keep you and your uncle in my highest thought.
Hope you find him
Nanci
#11 by Brenda on February 14th, 2010
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Do you have any known groups that would be willing to help start a transitional home for Veterans. I have a house that needs some fix up. This house will be set up under a NP501C3; Have had some experience; but cannot do the oversite as I have a disabled Vet I am caring for.
Thanks for your support.
I have been surprised at how many people I have contacted and have not gotten anywhere. It seems people talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk!!
Thanks,
Brenda
#12 by Brenda on February 14th, 2010
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The home is located in Richmond Virginia (Henrico County) is in a nice area and has easy access to shopping, transportation and l2 step programs.
Not looking for any funding; only asssistance with oversite and fix up (labor only).
#13 by admin on February 18th, 2010
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Hello Brenda I am contacting you in regards to your Big Project in starting a transitional housing for veterans. Tough work but I will try doing a search for you for any groups in your area doing the same thing you want to do.Maybe a possible link up. What is your zip code? What are you trying to offer? Social workers? clinical chores and staff? Hot meals? Answers for these questions, are essential in order to find an organization that can help you in your process. I will be checking by periodically….