January 14th Equity by Kristi Bentz https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz en-us 2019-01-12 18:15:20 UTC 2019-01-14 21:02:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320534900 It is great to see another tool to send families to for assistance.]]> 2019-01-14 20:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320534900 Snack closet https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535057 My church (smallish one in Waukee) keeps a snack closet FULL in Waukee Elementary.  We also take meals to the same apartment complex park weekly all summer, and we have numerous readers (volunteers) support them during the school year.  HOPE started at WR...just in the front entry.  Then expanded into our classrooms... then built their current facility.  I wonder if we could connect with them to bring it back full circle and be sort of a business partner??  
Julie

]]> 2019-01-14 20:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535057 The amazing character of the people who work and volunteer there https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535074 2019-01-14 20:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535074 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535075 Many families have to give a lot of effort to meet basic needs. Many families in Iowa (180,000 people) are worried about where their next meal will come from.]]> 2019-01-14 20:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535075 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535091 How much I take small things, like personal hygiene projects, for granted. How easy it would be to donate some of these items. ]]> 2019-01-14 20:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535091 Wow - they do a lot for the families in this city. kimpstonm https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535117 2019-01-14 20:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535117 burgerb https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535137 They offer many different services to people in the community.]]> 2019-01-14 20:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535137 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535273 Even though they are offering a huge help to low SES families, it's not enough to live on.  Twelve diapers is two days' worth - not a month! ]]> 2019-01-14 20:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535273 Books for students to keep! Every child should have a book that is their own! https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535295 2019-01-14 20:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535295 burgerb https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535349 Try to understand their experiences and perspectives. Be supportive to them and provide them to resources to help.]]> 2019-01-14 20:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535349 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535472 Be approachable and available to them.  Be kind and respectful.  ]]> 2019-01-14 20:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535472 Fabulous resource with the most caring people https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535476 2019-01-14 20:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535476 We are so lucky to have a community committed to helping those members who are in need. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535526 2019-01-14 20:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535526 Even for families who are getting help...the support they can get at human services is not enough to last a month. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535527 2019-01-14 20:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535527 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535575 They offer so many wonderful services. Now how can we continue to get the word out?]]> 2019-01-14 20:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535575 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535583 Get our shower up and running.]]> 2019-01-14 20:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535583 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535591 The work they do is absolutely amazing and she is so passionate about helping those in our community.  What a tremendous resource.]]> 2019-01-14 20:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535591 Provide information! https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535754 2019-01-14 20:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320535754 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536074 To piggy back off of the shower, maybe a way to laundry clothing for kiddos who don't have clean clothing]]> 2019-01-14 20:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536074 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536214 Let families know of the resources available, provide a snack closet to for those students who can't afford a snack. Help with transportation so that students can participate in more activities. ]]> 2019-01-14 20:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536214 What can we do! https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536373 I was not aware of this building and am looking forward to bringing my future donations here!]]> 2019-01-14 20:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536373 Be cognizant of questions we are asking. When we ask what did you do over break or what did you do on the weekend, maybe have an option for students who didn't have the same experience. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536619 2019-01-14 20:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536619 Make sure they know about the WDM human services! kimpstonm https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536663 2019-01-14 20:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536663 Continue to show respect and give dignity to ALL students. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536693 2019-01-14 20:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536693 I am really proud that our city offers this amazing resource - I hope that we can find more ways to support Human Services! https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536715 2019-01-14 20:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536715 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536750 Complete agree on doing laundry and more life skills! I think this is truly a skill they would cherish forever!

]]> 2019-01-14 20:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536750 jamesk7 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536844 I would much rather donate outgrown clothes to this organization than Goodwill. I'm so glad West Des Moines offers this!]]> 2019-01-14 20:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536844 Such as impressive resource for West Des Moines. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536886 2019-01-14 20:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320536886 Today just re energized me and reminded me of the great impacts of low SES on families and young children. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537041 2019-01-14 20:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537041 I love that they are helping people here. While it is great to help larger groups and people around the world, it is also great to help our families here in WDM. Diapers...can we have a diaper donation? https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537124 2019-01-14 20:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537124 They have so many resources that we should be letting our families know about. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537129 2019-01-14 20:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537129 Human services is working hard to provide for people in need. Could we as a district donate to that rather than United Way? https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537258 2019-01-14 20:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537258 Use the resources we have been given today to help families. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537691 2019-01-14 21:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537691 After school homework support, open library, book mobile in the summer. https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537731 2019-01-14 21:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537731 Offer resources in a way that does not make students stand out to their peers (including the backpack food packs). https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537802 2019-01-14 21:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320537802 jamesk7 https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320538021 Provide access to books over the summer through a bookmobile or summer check out bags. I like the idea of providing transportation to the public library. They offer a ton of great programs in the summer that not everyone has the transportation to attend.]]> 2019-01-14 21:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bentzk/kiaq6c6ohbdz/wish/320538021