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Sari Feldman, Cuyahoga Public Librarys Hospital Branch.Libraries have increasingly become a central and interactive part of the community. Sari Feldman has taken that dynamic to a whole new place. A resource seen in many cities, but one that most people might overlook. Shes been working to stop such practices ever since. McIntyre came up with an idea, and the initial concept took on a life of its own. But how can a van that comes and goes truly become part of the community?...
As a result, many women suffer silently and experience feelings of isolation and hopelessness. And then there was the identity shed embraced and valued as an adult. OuYang had always linked her identity with her work. Now, however, she feared others would identify her first as someone with cancer. But to whom could she reach out? She was unable to find the resources she sought. Read moreabout the AARP Well-Being Champions....
Bringing Health Services Straight to the People First came the gritty Philadelphia neighborhood where she grew up. Then on to the tough areas of Newark, New Jersey, where she delved into her lifes work. And finally, to Los Angeleswhere a gem of an idea blossomed. Early life and professional experiences gave Gloria McNeal a passion for health care, and serving the underserved. Solutions to big issues, of course, dont come easily....
The story, however, does not end with the buildings renovation and new use. Then others volunteered, and still others. The space was becoming a true part of the community. One day, a volunteer asked McIntyre, Where can I take art classes around here? That gave McIntyre another idea. She found an art teacher, and what became known as the GO! (Golden Opportunities) Arts Program was born. For art and architecture historian Kellen, the initiative has become a new passion....
Couldnt these forgotten structures be used as a solution to a problem? Paul Leon had that thoughtand acted on it. Well, sort of. One day a friend brought Leon to a local armory that served as a large homeless shelter. It serves more individuals every year, including a growing number of older adults. The foundation has served and made a critical difference in the lives of over 8,000 individuals. Better still, the Illumination Foundation creates efficiencies for the health care system itself....
She unlocks her bike. She unlocks her carrier. Her transportation of choiceand career of choiceare engrained in her. My multi-modal approach to mobility evolved as I grew up, she explains. I moved to Portland, Oregon for college without a car. Given such resourcefulness and creativity, her accomplishments arent much of a surprise. And her mission continues. In spite of her urban lifestyle these days, in fact, rural transportation remains her passion....
Libraries without Walls Todays libraries are hardly the self-contained structures of yesteryear, solely housing books. And were not talking about the mere addition of technology either. Sari Feldman has taken that dynamic to a whole new place. So Feldman went to work. Having staff engaged with the library helped … engage patients and their families. Longer-term patients readying to reenter the community now had computer access for tasks such as job search....
Breaking the Poverty Cycle One day back in the 1980s, Scott Miller visited a homeless shelter. In Millers case, the experience caused him to start asking questions. He wanted to see them move out of poverty. That point of view is what drove Miller to eventually found Circles USA. And its also why the goal for every one of Circles USA clients is both tangible and aggressive. No, the program is not simply about finding employment or an apartment....
Its a matter of someone with the right intentions acting on a small impulse coming from deep inside. That was the case with Shireen Lewis and her gem of a concept. One day as a doctorate student studying French Literature, Lewis realized something was missing from her experience. It hit her all at once. The group kept growingbut that still wasnt the end of it. Members realized how nourishing the group was to them and how important it was to improving their well-being....
Food for Thought No Food Allowed. If youve been to a library, you likely know that edict. But at the Free Library of Philadelphia, the rule doesnt apply. In fact, they serve up supper on platters. The first of the seemingly disparate challenges: illiteracy rates. The second: food. As in, food deserts, poor nutrition, and so on. Through the fun that comes with cooking (and eating! ), the center teaches literacyand so much more....
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I order all her medications, pick them up and organize them every week. Johnny helps me dress and move her because I cant do any heavy lifting for medical reasons. If I cut up her food in pieces, she can feed herself with her left hand. Someone needs to be with Colleen constantly, so I only do the shopping once a week. We have to watch closely to see if shes developing rashes, infections, bruises or other medical problems....
