Homelessness is a big, yet maybe not so noticeable, problem in our state, and especially Raleigh alone. There are about 1,170 people without homes in Raleigh, and this number includes all men, women, and children.The majority (56%) of that 1170 are men with no children. This is probably because more women and children are helped off the streets and into organization's facilities such as the Salvation Army, Raleigh Rescue Mission, the Helen Wrights center, Wrenn Housing, and the Women's Center of Wake County. These places take all or mostly women because they are usually the ones in custody of children, who need more stability, and are in more danger on the streets. Unfortunately this comes with a number of organization's for men being far less. Homelessness doesn't affect men any less or more than women. Yes, while the situation is different for everyone, that doesn't change the fact that everyone needs help. We can help by assembling care packages with necessities (tooth brushes, water, non-perishable food, wash cloths, you get the idea). You can also give your time to volunteering at shelters and other places that help with the issue.
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I have literally just finished reading 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott today. Overall I thought it was very heartwarming and moral novel. This story about the four March sisters growing from childhood into adulthood taught me many lessons about how to go living and purposeful and just life. And while I am still young, I don't think I will be able to put many of these into affect yet. Some things that were not my favorite about this book was that it was extremely long, and became a little uninteresting in some places. I enjoyed the story of the March family's life, but it was a triumph to finally finish it. I would recommend 'Little Women' to people who do not mind lengthy reading, like stories with moral teachings, have a long attention span, and enjoy stories set in the early 19th century. I would not recommend if you like conflict driven, suspenseful, or thriller/action stories.
Most people know that during the late 19th to early 20th century, millions of immigrants flocked to America. These people came from all over the eastern world, but why did they come? Well, many were escaping hardships such as war, famine, poverty, and corruption. Some people had family members in America, or their work moved them there. People came to the United States seeking new job opportunities, land, safety, and freedom of religion, press, and speech. Many found that life in the U.S. was better than their home country, but still faced many hardships once here.
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