I was asked to research a non profit org and the surrounding issues. I chose Habitat For Humanity of Dallas.
This project was my lowest grade out of the entire technical writing class.
This project was my lowest grade out of the entire technical writing class.
3. Physical Health
A family that is homeless spends much more money on health care than if they were in adequate housing (Burg). The environmental stressors combined with the emotional stress of being homeless lead to greater frequency of physical illness. A child in a homeless single family is more likely to develop respiratory infections, among other health problems.
To quote a speech from John Reckford, a longtime expert on housing issues. Habitat for Humanity’s chief executive officer:
“Candace's baby boy, Daniel, had become really sick. He started having asthmatic seizures so severe that he had to be rushed to the hospital.
He would always recover rapidly, but each time he returned home, he would relpase. Eventually, a city health inspector identified the cause of these mysterious attacks… toxic black mold around the apartment's windows.
Candace knew she had to get Daniel out of that apartment.”
After Habitat for Humanity intervened, a new home was provided and Daniel’s health significantly improved.
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