Posts by GO Humanity
How did it happen? Haiti food crisis explained.
Limited access to at least one meal a day is causing a phenomenon in Haiti some call ‘grangou kloròks’: hunger so acute it causes stomach pain akin to bleach eating through clothes. The people of Haiti are dropping unbelievable quotes on the press like “I don’t remember the last time I drank juice,” or “we…
Read MoreSoul Food: Beyond February
Soul! You gotta have soul! The term soul is used to identify a genre of music and food in African American culture. Soul is to have a joyous emotion. It points to a feeling and way of life—and that feeling is used in dancing, singing, and even cooking! This goes beyond any month—it’s a genre.…
Read MoreJanuary Volunteer Network Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 50 events in January, serving 3,672 individual beneficiaries and giving out 5,856 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams held 16 more service events.
Read MoreOpinion: The Black Panthers Had the Right Idea for People Power
Blue States. Red States. What does that even mean when all across the nation people suffer in so many areas of life?
Read MoreSuper Bowl creates major difficulties for people with housing insecurities
While the Eagles and Chiefs play out a sports drama this weekend for America’s entertainment, people struggling to eat and find shelter will see the drama of their lives compounded by the Big Game.
Read MoreHigh Health Insurance Deductibles are a Struggle for Many
Every January 1st, millions of Americans experience the resetting of their health insurance deductible. They’ll have to pay it in full before receiving needed medical services.
Read MoreDecember Volunteer Network Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 49 events in December, serving 14,613 individual beneficiaries and giving out 5,632 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams held 12 more service events.
Read MoreNovember Service Team Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 35 events in November, serving 13,802 individual beneficiaries and giving out 5,756 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams (GO Teams) held 12 more service events.
Read MorePeople with disabilities face unique challenges on the holidays
As I face my seventh Christmas with quadriplegia, I’m saddened as always that the holidays just aren’t the same. It’s not my disability that makes them any different, just the ways society excludes me with this power chair on my butt and no money in the bank.
Read MoreGiving in the Name! 5 Ironic Rage Donation Suggestions
The season of Festivus is upon us—and we’re gearing up for the Airing of Grievances! And to paraphrase Frank Costanza, we’ve got a lot of problems with some people! Usually we’re more interested in positive action than snarky comments. But after this tough year we asked ourselves ¿Por qué no los dos? So this year…
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