cultural community outreach event presented by laura nordstrom
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CULTURAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENT
PRESENTED BY LAURA NORDSTROM
Cultural Diversity
Dictionary.com defines cultural diversity as:
noun
1.The cultural variety and cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or in an institution;
2.The inclusion of diverse people in a group or organization
Hunger
Hunger is a global issue that cannot always be seen. However,
•1 in every 6 Americans suffer from hunger (Feeding America, 2013)
•1 in every 8 people around the world were suffering from chronic undernourishment in 2010-2012 (World Hunger, 2013).
Who Does Hunger Effect?
Students Parents Administration Local businesses
Stereotypes and prejudice
Some common thoughts about hunger:
Hunger affects those only who are homeless or out of work
Children are taken care of by programs College-educated people do not feel the
affects of hunger Urban communities suffer from hunger
more than rural areas
What can we do?
School: Teachers form themed lesson plans around the topic of hunger
Community: Students go into the community to share what they have learned
Both: School and community come together for fundraiser event
What can we do?
Students Parents School administration Businesses and community members
Fundraiser Event
Hunger Drive Event Venue: High school Activity: Possible ideas include carnival,
bounce houses, board game night Donations: Canned and paper goods
donated, monetary donations accepted Silent auction items Businesses: Corporate sponsorships,
leveled tiers of giving, recognized at event, donate silent auction items
English Language Learners
Relevant Teacher facilitated Positive perspectives Student involvement
Many times, we feel that issues such as hunger does not affect us or the community we live
in. It’s not something that dominantly presents itself, not something we can see.
However, hunger is here.
Let’s work together to help make a difference for those in need.
References
Dictionary.com. (2013). cultural diversity. Retrieved from http://www.dictionary.com
Feeding America. (2013). Hunger Facts. Retrieved from http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-facts.aspx
World Hunger. (2013). 2013 World Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.worldhunger.org/articples/Learn/world hunger facts 2002.htm