2016 Essays
In the Gardens and Markets of Atlanta
"The biggest hurdle for these families was finding affordable, high quality food without jumping through enormous obstacles" writes Watson. Imagine standing in a blazing hot field surrounded by several plots of farmland. Just [...]
Holistic Healthcare Transcends Medicine
"Medical treatment is not enough; we must also consider how to relieve a patient’s psychosocial situation to improve and sustain their health," writes Roberts. As an aspiring physician, my summer working as a [...]
What I Learned about Poverty in Eastern Kentucky and How it can be Reduced
The idea of the began with Reverend Ralph W. Beiting, a Roman Catholic priest born and raised in northern Kentucky. He was the oldest of eleven and grew up during the Great Depression, implying that [...]
How Poverty Perpetuates Domestic Violence
The connection between intimate partner violence (IPV) and poverty isn’t obvious. In fact, it took me the majority of the summer to understand it. To an extent, intimate partner violence is about control. Abusers feel [...]
UpLIFTing: Emphasizing Individuality and Dignity in Washington, DC.
(LIFT is a national anti-poverty non-profit devoted to empowering families to break the cycle of poverty. This summer I was a Community Advocate in the Washington, DC branch. Pseudonyms are used in this essay). [...]
My Future Fighting Poverty
"The Patch taught me that every effort to fight poverty successfully should promote holistic development, trust, and new experiences" writes Northcutt. My Shepherd internship experience was unorthodox from the beginning. Many students turn [...]