Hsp 404 jaemee terrialiciaquentin - photo essay

HSP 404: Photo Essay

Presented byJaemee Galang

Terri JenkinsAlicia GastonQuentin Irion

Biocentrismby Jaemee

Concept: Sargent (YEAR) notes that “it places the rest of nature above human beings in order to protect nature…nature is not for human use; it has value in and of itself and has rights that need to be protected.

Picture: Image 1 is a speed limit sign in a state park. The image 2 depicts a set of trees marked to be removed for housing development. If nature is not for human use than what is it used for? We discussed the difference between civil rights and human rights; does nature have nature rights that are assumed given to them once they are created? Does categorizing something as endangered species considered a right?

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Participationby Jaemee

Concept: Eichler (2007) noted how “human beings have a greater desire to participate in something when other people are participating in it” (p. 120). In order to create change we need to get others on board to support the issue we are most concerned about. Eichler (2007) advised that “you should talk about who is helping you, instead of talking about who isn’t” (p. 120). We need to provide our supporters with all the information about what they are getting into so we can build stronger relationships based on trust.

Picture: Picture of a recent Western Wednesday Booth. At first I had to develop a program that got others interested in participating in it, such as Eichler recommended. Then I had to maintain their interest by providing some kind of incentive for their participation. Eichler made some valuable points in how to intrigue others by talking about who was involved and I revised my program into a friendly contest of who had more pride. Once President Shepard showed his support of the program, then a lot more people showed interest in the program. Why is it that we rely on others to start the movement before we get involved? Are we afraid that we are supporting the wrong cause? Have these supporters been burned in the past or are they afraid of participating in change?

Cultural Competencyby Jaemee

Concept: Eichler (2007) discusses the various ways consensus organizing needs to consider cultural competency. There are two steps; first is to “learn about your own history” and second is to “learn to use difference to work together, while deepening similarities” (Eichler, 2007, p. 80). “Once we understand our own history, we should begin to relate to others with respect, warmth, concern, empathy, curiosity, and interest” (Eichler, 2007, p. 81).

Picture: At first we were strangers to each other, but throughout the program we have become allies and build true friendship we had never expected. In the beginning of the program we all protected ourselves with this gigantic wall, but we have since broken it down. Our Junior Year was focused on breaking down this barrier and allowing us to genuinely show interest with each other, especially allowing us to see each other’s vulnerable sides. This made us human. We are not perfect, but we have since accepted each other for our uniqueness. When we are in classes out of the Human Service Program, we unit as a pack and rely on each other as a comfort zone. Like cultural competency, we are intimidated by the unknown and need time to become accustomed to our new environment. We are not strangers to each other anymore, but a new culture and strangers to others as a group.

Third Placesby Terri

Concept: Third places are locations that do not discriminate against gender, race, profession, or social status. It’s a neutral ground in which becomes a place to be together that is not their home or their work There is no hierarchy in third places. Third places are not about the drink or food; they are about the people who frequent it.

Picture: In order for the city and its neighborhoods to offer the rich and varied association that is their promise and their potential, there must be a neutral ground up which people may gather. The men and women in this photo are gathered at a local diner.; they are meeting over breakfast to build rapport among the group without discussing any business matters.

I apologize for the blurry picture. I took it without them knowing so it’s kind of good that it’s not blurry. -Jaemee

Reciprocityby Terri

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Concept: We build external relationships through reciprocity – helping one another. Lasting relationships are built on mutual benefit.

Picture: The two individuals both went to Big Brother Big Sister for their own personal reasons. Five years later, their match has become a relationship of reciprocity. Each has providing the other something unexpected. For example, a sense of family, responsibility, feeling needed and cared about and most of all, an unconditional friendship.

Community Resiliencyby Terri & Jaemee

Concept: “Resilience implies that after an event, a person or community may not only be able to cope and to recover but also change to reflect different priorities arising from the disaster…community resilience is the individual and collective capacity to respond to adversity and change.” Retrieved from www.wvdhhr.org/healthprep/common/resiliency.ppt

Picture: Oak Harbor has recently had some changes that have shaken up the community in the way it functions. The downtown area has been well known for its charming and inviting atmosphere, but also how devoted the community is to mom/pop shops. Apparently in the last 35 years the Oak Harbor City Council (OHCC) has decided on behalf of the community that they would change it up. The current businesses located on this small strip are in jeopardy of losing business during construction and even possibly close down. Several community members has voiced their opinions on how at a time where we are utilizing our financial budgets penny to penny, they go spend almost $8 million on something that is not broken. What about all the pot holes and minor road work that could be done with that $8 million or even how we should use that money to save our schools instead of fixing something that is not broken? The “Before” picture is of what it currently looks like and the “After” images is what it is suppose to look like in the future.

Community by Alicia

Concept: community building approach, which is defined as “forming collaborative partnerships among a neighborhood’s stakeholders to strengthen their internal capacity to solve their problems” (Eichler, 2007, p. 6)

Picture: (left)This picture shows the power of community involvement, community change and fulfilling a community need. The event was Project Homeless Connect and it happens once a year in downtown Bellingham. The event is a place where the homeless can come and get many of their needs met in one day in one place. There was much community involvement in producing the event as well as creating community change by encouraging community change through community outreach. Homeless is a need that defiantly needs to be addressed and that is what is happening here, the community has found a need and organized an event to fill this need. (right) Skagit PHC

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Faith Based by Alicia

Concept: An organization is considered faith based when a church includes services to a community that is human service orientated.  Each organization is different in the way it helps the community, and each may be different in the form of financial revenue; many accept government funding called through the Federal Financial assistance program or better known as Charitable Choices, while others rely upon private donations or public support contributions. 

Picture: All of these photos are of Faith based organizations. They all help low income individuals gain assistance either financially, with food assistance, or shelter.

1. Hope House is again different in that it is not physically attached to a church, but is part of Catholic Community Services (CCS) organization and receives it funding through the Federal Financial assistance program that is granted to CCS. These organizations play an essential role in our community, through filling a need that is much needed and will only be needed even more in the near future.2. Alms Ministries provides diapers, food and financial assistance with power bills. 3. The Light House Mission is much different than these two in the way it is a faith based organization but does not accept the Federal Financial assistance grant, as Alms Ministries and Assumption Church do. 4. Assumption Church provides the same assistance and is also run directly out of the church.

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Reframingby Quentin

Concept: The process of repackaging the same goal in slightly different ways. One person may receive information differently than others and by explaining the information you are sharing in a way that is understandable to each individual is a form of framing.

Picture: Different conversations about various topics. Framing brings with it an array of facial expressions and reactions. Body language is a key sign as to whether or not the explanation being provided is being received well by it’s recipient or if they are completely in disagreement and refuse to budge off of how they are choosing to see things. Framing is a vital tool that can be used in many different conversations.

Suburbiaby Quentin

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Concept: A subdivision consist of residences which can also be referred to as villages, neighborhoods, clusters, or pods. This subdivision is a pod of its own that is set on the northern side of Bellingham, WA just outside of the city limits. One definition of suburbia is the suburbs or their inhabitants viewed collectively.

Picture: The cluster of images is an example of segregation of individuals through the use of single family housing, as well as proof of the need for transportation in order to travel from the neighborhood to town. This also an example of zoning-segregation of the daily aspects of life where land uses of the same type are grouped together. There are several advantages and disadvantages that are represented within the suburbia concept. Suburbia is said to be a part of the American dream where individuals are aspiring to achieve. What is “your” American dream?

Elevators-”Four Walls”by Jaemee, Quentin, & Alicia

Concept: Eichler (2007) discussed the concepts of the four walls that prevent us from practicing consensus organizing. He notes them as “reluctance to see value in all people,” “you are right, others are wrong,” “aversion to work and long-term effort,” and “the need to be noticed and get credit” (Eichler, 2007, p. 223). Eichler (2007) notes that “most community organizers and community activist do not tear down these walls; rather, they reinforce and fortify these walls” (p. 223). I see these four walls as our defense mechanism to the strangers in our community. We tend to hesitate to interact with the unknown because we don’t want to break down any of these walls.

Picture: Being in an elevator is always an awkward situation. Often we see the same people in the elevator, but are too afraid to approach them. This image depicts a group of students who are constantly sharing the elevator, but keeps to themselves. Though I do understand it’s easier said than done, but was is it so hard to break down these walls. What is stopping us from becoming better-rounded and accept others for who they are? Last quarter we talked about being acknowledge by society, but this quarter we are focused on how isolated we are. Will be able to stop assuming an individual’s identify before really giving them a chance to show us who they are 

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