The other day, a school district had 700 applicants for a janitor position, seven hundred people, willing to sweep, mop, dust and countless other duties that the custodian is responsible for. Many of these people applying are former lawyers and accountants and managers as well as retail clerks.
There is nothing wrong with being a custodian, but are our, the bankers and lawyers looking for work, resources truly being used to maximum effectiveness, probably not, but it's the sign of the times. You need a pay check, and you'll do what you have to try and keep you standard of living close to what you are use to.
Our resources such as United way and meals on wheels and food banks are already feeling the strain from unemployment and underemployment. More people than ever are reaching out for assistance from food banks and homeless shelters and other community organizations assisting those in need.
We must take care of the next generation, we can not fail them again. We have burdened them with the weight of the national debt and social security, let's not fail to give them the tools that they need to be successful. Let's ensure that they have the proper nutrition to start the day and be ready to learn.
Please look in your own community, if they have a back pack program in the schools, see what you can do to help, contact your employer and see if their charitable arm can help fund and grow the program or start one if you do not have a local program. Conduct a food drive at your work for the children, challenge other local businesses. Next week I'll offer more ideas, but for now, start to impact a child's life, make sure they have food.
Feed the Children, they are our most precious gift.
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