Poetrynotpoverty

States of Faith: Local Organizations

Warren, Ohio (Northeast Ohio)

Warren-Trumbull Public Library
This library nurtured and supported my love of reading and writing as a child.
It was also the place I used my first computer ever!
Website: http://www.wtcpl.lib.oh.us/

“Established in 1890, the W-TCPL includes a Main Library in Warren; branch libraries in Brookfield, Cortland, Howland, Liberty, and Lordstown; a Bookmobile; and Homebound library service.”

Watsonville, CA

Salud Para La Gente
Website: http://www.splg.org/

This dynamic nonprofit organization serves the community as a whole with a focus on those underserved in healthcare.

Mission: To provide high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona College of Nursing
Scholarship Fund
http://www.nursing.arizona.edu/

I am currently finishing my PhD at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. I have been able to attend all of my nursing programs due to generous donations from scholarship donors. I believe that the future of our nursing workforce depends on affordable, high-quality education for nursing students

Chicago, IL

Unity of Chicago
http://www.unitychicago.org

Unity of Chicago was a spiritual home for me when I lived in Chicago. They welcome all and serve the greater community through service and charitable donations.

Global Organization

I attended an inspiring workshop by the founders of this nonprofit organization focused on creating a healthy world from local to global one nurse and citizen at a time.

Nightingale Initiative for Global Health
http://www.nightingaledeclaration.net/

“The Nightingale Initiative for Global Health, or NIGH, is a grassroots, nurse-inspired movement to increase global public awareness about the priority of health and to empower nurses and concerned citizens to stand for a healthy world everywhere.”