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安徽省蚌埠市2019届高三下学期英语第二次教学质量检查考试试卷（音频暂未更新）
John George, 60, remembers that he lived a wonderful life in the Detroit neighborhood where he grew up. "We knew all our neighbors." George told Detroit's Metro Times. "On Christmas Eve, we'd all go to midnight Mass, and there'd be 300 people in our house at one o'clock to about five in the morning. The folks were just really good, hardworking people."
By the'80s, however, the old neighborhood changed. Due in part to economic downturns and drug abuse, well -kept homes had been abandoned and kindly neighbors had fled to the suburbs(郊区). But not George. "Living in any city, it's like being in a relationship," he told Reader's Digest. "Some days are better than others. But it was my home. And when I saw it becoming worse, I had two choices: I could leave, or I could stay and fight. I chose the latter."
When the abandoned home behind his turned into a worn-out place, the father of two grabbed some boards and nails and began boarding up the house. After two neighbors stopped to ask what he was doing, they decided to help, with great results.
That's how it all got started. In the 30 years since that first home rescue, an army of approximately 182,000 volunteers, along with private donors, has helped George pull down around 300 abandoned homes, mainly in die poorer Northwest area of Detroit. They've also secured 400 - some homes by boarding them up. They've painted and repaired nearly 900 homes and built over 100 from scratch. According to Forbes, more than 1,000 Detroiters have been housed as a result of their work.
And there's Halloween. In Detroit, October 30 was known as Devil's Night, a period when all hell break loose in the form of crime and vandalism (破坏公物). In response, George created a citizens' patrol(巡逻)that would take to the streets, keeping an eye on illegal behavior. He named it Angels' Night What began with 12 neighbors on patrol in 1990 has grown to more than 60,000 citywide.
George's inspired ideas have not gone unnoticed by the city he loves. Others are buying into it. There's a trend of younger homeowners coming in.
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Pay: $12.50-$16.00/hr | Posted: 05/26/2017 |
Category: Health Care-Medical | Deadline: 07/04/2017 |
Number of Positions: 3 | |
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Description: Outgoing, fun, disabled man on Madison's far west side has immediate need for assistance with morning and/or evening cares. Times are somewhat flexible. Morning duties (8 AM) include transferring, assistance dressing, bathing, bowel care (肠道护理) and other activities associated with morning routine for the disabled. Short evening shift duties include help with bedtime, usually between 8-9 PM. Apply for either shift. Lifting is a vital part of this job. Experience with manual, pivot-type transfer and bowel care is preferred, but will train. Additional information is available upon request. Pays $12.50+/hr. Car needed. This position is great experience for anyone interested in a career in the medical field—nurse, PA, doctor, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc., but not limited to those areas of interest. A very rewarding position that makes a difference, helping to remain independent in your life. If you enjoy helping others, then this job may be for you! Please respond by email and include your phone #. https://jobcenter.wisc.edu/jobs/detail/45961 | |
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