I feel like the subject issue is recurrent and difficult to solve. Yes I get it, that people can be greater than they are when they care about others and try to help them. And there other issues that contribute into this one and make it even worst. I have the idea that a greater system needs to be created to cure the issue in the area. A system which organizations and groups help each other a greater allegiance work together, instead of a bunch of people scattered frighting for different things, they should sit down and talk about priorities, get them sorted out and start solving some issues. I believe that this process could consequently lead to solving some specific issues i.e. if children have a good education they will be more likely to care about animals and protect them.
I also think there are a lot of people being selfish and investing their time on things that matter little, and I wish I could think of a better solution. Or maybe I cannot think of a better solution because I care little about this, and maybe this fact is another issue that needs to be addressed by communities and organizations.
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IDEA 1:
KC Catalytic Urban Redevelopment Initiative
http://www.lisc.org/kansas_city/our_programs/kc_catalytic_urban_redevelopment_initiative/index.php
SITUATION — an attempt to reinvest in the development of Kansas City's east side.
MY CONTRIBUTION – I want to create a an appealing and enjoyable branding that would invite individuals to connect and to get involved with this cause.
WHY – I've always thought it is a shame to abandon infrastructure. To abandon a place that bears history and a great potential for the development of the city as a whole.
IDEA 2:
WEST SIDE HOUSING ORGANIZATION
http://www.westsidehousing.org/
SITUATION – they are trying to rebuild and improve the housing condition in the west side neighborhoods.
MY CONTRIBUTION – create a system that educates and informs its inhabitants to encourage them to stand for the cause in contribute in anyway they can.
WHY – because they are not only thinking about the people that live in the zone but also its businesses. The fact that that they are trying to assimilate commercial factors alongside human needs seem to me a plan worth fighting for.
WHAT CAN HELP? – I think bringing the community together would be the right start, getting them to know each other so they feel comfortable with taking risks and investing efforts in this cause.
IDEA 3:
SERENDIPITY COMMUNITY SERVICES
http://www.yellowpages.com/kansas-city-mo/mip/serendipity-community-services-451004970?lid=451004970
SITUATION – they try to financially assist individuals to become self-sufficient and strive for a bright future for them and their families.
MY CONTRIBUTION – at the moment they lack any marketing presences. They have no website, or any online presence whatsoever. I want to create material and tools that would allow them to have more visibility in their community and in the city in general.
WHY – I believe that they are approaching the issue in a smart, humble and yet efficient way. It seems like a caring cause with great potential to branch out and spill over other communities.
IDEA 4:
CULTIVATE KC
http://www.cultivatekc.org/about/history.html
SITUATION – they promote homegrown food, to improve the health and nutrition of the citizens. They also assist and educate urban farmers. This with the purpose to create a healthier food system.
MY CONTRIBUTION – I want to see if i can somehow help the organization connect with food providers in the city to create a greater awareness about nutrition and food preparation awareness. I think this would contribute to the general health practices of the citizens.
WHY – I believe that this can contribute somehow to improve the citizen eating habits. And citizens with healthy eating habits can make a difference in the way the medical system is structured alongside economic agendas.
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