Project Development
Our initial project proposals were due today, and we presented them to our group. Just to show you how wonderful our group is and the change that we are going to have I am going to share with you what each person’s project is going to be. You will see how innovation comes in all sorts of packages. Each of us have something very special to offer our communities. I hope you are as proud of our group as I am when you see what is to come with the development of these projects.
In the order presented in this morning’s discussion:
Megan: “Let There Be Light”. Implement a legacy program for the terminally ill (population base in development). Provide opportunity for patient to have a sense of purpose through sharing their past knowledge/experiences as well as a gift for the families that will be left behind.
Greg: A Health and Wellness Center at IU Kokomo. While this has been attempted by administration over the past few years, it has not been able to get off the ground. Greg’s plan is to try and utilize a location on campus that is not being used and start small and grow it from there. He states his world has opened up through education broadening his mind and he would like to pay it forward to help IU Kokomo get this vision achieved.
Brandie: Arts summer camp for underprivileged children. Single parents and low income families do not have the means to provide extra curricular opportunities for their children. Through this camp children will be able to build their self esteem by gaining artistic skills in a setting that the family otherwise could not afford.
Ann (aka Nurse Ann as we have two Anns): Ophthalmology referral program for patients with complicated ocular needs at the Trinity Free Health Clinic. Trinity Free Health Clinic is the only clinic in Hamilton County currently providing free optical services and glasses to the underserved population. There is not a network of Ophthalmologists in place at this time, and it is greatly needed. Additionally, create an RX program for patients that need expensive optical prescription medications for the interim while the patient advocate helps them set up pharmaceutical assistance through other resources.
Geny: Literacy Program for teenage youth in Rossville. Studies show that teenage boys and girls who have good reading skills are less likely to engage in sexual activities at a young age. By establishing this program and creating partnerships in the community she is hopeful to help reduce the increasing teen pregnancy rate in this community.
Anne (the prettier Anne): Establish an education program with alternative learning for students that are struggling in school through the means of travel. She would like to create a network with programs already established in Indianapolis and implement them in her own community in Kokomo, Indiana. Her belief is that not all children learn best in the structure of a traditional classroom setting, and therefore this alternative learning will provide another means to gain confidence and knowledge.
Norma: Establish assistance for Hispanic families that have children of preschool age in Logansport, Indiana. This assistance is to provide education with a strong focus on overcoming language barriers. Her program is unique in that there will also be an emphasis on educating parents as well as the children on the importance of learning English to enable children the greatest opportunities once they start kindergarten. She intends to establish networks with Reading Railroad, and colleges to help foster this program.
Nicole: ”SANDY”: Sports and Nutrition Developed Young. Establish a sports and nutrition facility to combat obesity. Her intention is to start with a food service program and grow it into sports recreation programs. Joining the two together will help combat obesity in today’s youth. She states that studies show this generation will be the first that will have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
Toni: Assist with improving/maintaining the health and well-being of domestic animals in underprivileged homes. Some options include a ”Meals on Wheals” program for animals, education components and co-op with another program that is currently addressing similar aspects. Her belief is that underprivileged families deserve to have the companionship of pets and this assistance will help enable them to do so.
Justin: Elimination of Illiteracy in Tipton County with a focus on the adults in Tipton County that can’t read or have difficulty doing so for various reasons (e.g. vision impairment). Additionally, he would like his program to supply adults with their own books, and audio books for those with visual ailments. His belief is that through improved reading skills the adults will be able to build confidence and develop critical thinking skills.
I AM SO PROUD OF OUR GROUP!!!!
While these programs are at the beginning phases and may go through adjustments and changes, we are off to a great start!
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