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RE: Amy Binder Discussion 2 - Module 5

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This Day of Service project is special to me. My son was very much involved in ministries to help the poor and the homeless in our community. Since his passing, we have picked up the torch and continuing to be the light that he was. We work with a local mission in our hometown. Once a month they have giveaways for the community with anything from household items to clothes to furniture. They also feed lunch to the community. There is on average about 200 people that show up for these giveaways. This same mission also does weekly Sunday night dinners for the poor and homeless and then has music and a worship service for them after the meal. With the holidays coming up, this ministry will be doing a Day of Service in which it will be helping deliver Christmas gifts to children who may not have gifts otherwise. Additionally, there are teams of people that will be doing yardwork and around-the-house projects for widows. So when I read about this project I started thinking about how I can add more things to  such an already amazing day of service. I would like to add some carnival style games for the kids to do, allow them to see Santa, and do some craft activities. 

While this day doesn't actually align with the field of literacy, it can bring about social change by bringing people together and sharing the love of Christ with the community. In my opinion, the two most important features of social change would be advocacy and civic engagement (Callahan et al., 2012). Advocacy can mean being the voice for those who may not have a voice and civic engagement means any organization can have an influence (Callahan et al., 2012). By expanding the already great service day to the community, I will be fulfilling Walden's vision to build a community (Walden University (2016). 

References

Callahan, D., Wilson, E., Birdsall, I., Estabrook-Fishinghawk, B., Carson, G., Ford, S., . . . Yob, I. (2012).  Expanding our understanding of social change: A report from the definition task force of the HLC Special Emphasis Project [White paper]. Minneapolis, MN: Walden University.

Walden University. (2016). Global days of service. Retrieved from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change/global-day-of-service

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Response 2

Lisa Daniels 

RE: Initial Discussion Post - Discussion 2 - Module 5

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Proposed Day of Service Project

When I learned my grandmother was a “Riveter” during the 1940s, I wanted to know more about Blacks and African Americans in the military. I could not find much information in the late 1990s, I founded a nonprofit that collects and preserves stories of veterans of African descent. In the 22 years since its inception, we have curated four exhibits and collected over 1,000 photos and narratives. I designed a push-in curriculum to teach students how to conduct interviews and curate exhibits. This year, I partnered with a school district where I live to interview veterans and host an exhibition during Black History Month 2023.

How the Proposed Project Supports Local Change

This project brings social change by providing first-hand accounts of individuals whose stories are not necessarily brought forth by traditional media or curriculum. This project also brings together youth, families, veterans, and the community  to learn more about the Black/African American military experience while breaking bread. The oral narrative process aligns with California Common Core State Standards and provides students with marketable skills and community service hours for their school.

Which Eight Features of Social Change Integrated in Day of Service Project

Walden University students immerse themselves in courses that transform them into change agents (Walden University, 2016). This requires social change and the social change features aligned with this Day of Service project are collaboration, advocacy, and civic engagement (Callahan et al., 2012). Advocacy supports others as they negotiate directly with opportunities. Collaboration invites working relationships with other entities, bringing various perspectives and skills. Advocacy also encompasses mentoring opportunities bringing awareness, empowerment, and understanding to individuals and communities. Civic engagement can bring mutual collaboration and power-sharing, empowering participants toward more lasting social change (Callahan et al., 2012).

References:

Callahan, D., Wilson, E., Birdsall, I., Estabrook-Fishinghawk, B., Carson, G., Ford, S., Ouzts, K., & Yob, I. (2012). E xpanding our understanding of social change: A report from the definition task force of the HLC Special Emphasis Project [White paper]. Minneapolis, MN: Walden University.

Walden University. (2016). Global days of service. Retrieved from  https://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change/global-day-of-service

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