CULTURAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENT

PRESENTED BY LAURA NORDSTROM

Cultural Diversity

Dictionary.com defines cultural diversity as:

noun

1.The cultural variety and cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or in an institution;

2.The inclusion of diverse people in a group or organization

Hunger

Hunger is a global issue that cannot always be seen. However,

•1 in every 6 Americans suffer from hunger (Feeding America, 2013)

•1 in every 8 people around the world were suffering from chronic undernourishment in 2010-2012 (World Hunger, 2013).

Who Does Hunger Effect?

Students Parents Administration Local businesses

Stereotypes and prejudice

Some common thoughts about hunger:

Hunger affects those only who are homeless or out of work

Children are taken care of by programs College-educated people do not feel the

affects of hunger Urban communities suffer from hunger

more than rural areas

What can we do?

School: Teachers form themed lesson plans around the topic of hunger

Community: Students go into the community to share what they have learned

Both: School and community come together for fundraiser event

What can we do?

Students Parents School administration Businesses and community members

Fundraiser Event

Hunger Drive Event Venue: High school Activity: Possible ideas include carnival,

bounce houses, board game night Donations: Canned and paper goods

donated, monetary donations accepted Silent auction items Businesses: Corporate sponsorships,

leveled tiers of giving, recognized at event, donate silent auction items

English Language Learners

Relevant Teacher facilitated Positive perspectives Student involvement

Many times, we feel that issues such as hunger does not affect us or the community we live

in. It’s not something that dominantly presents itself, not something we can see.

However, hunger is here.

Let’s work together to help make a difference for those in need.

References

Dictionary.com. (2013). cultural diversity. Retrieved from http://www.dictionary.com

Feeding America. (2013). Hunger Facts. Retrieved from http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-facts.aspx

World Hunger. (2013). 2013 World Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.worldhunger.org/articples/Learn/world hunger facts 2002.htm