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 Name and mission of the organization ("The HL Foundation — Sustainable Living for the Homeless") Why you are passionate about the work that your organization will do? What is unique about what your organization intends to do? Why should Anima Mundi Development Partners support your organization? Name & Mission Haven Housing  "Our mission is to provide safe, low-cost housing solutions to college students across all California schools. We aim to support students who are facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, hostile living environments, unstable home lives, or financial hardship. Inspired by Trojan Shelter, we will create a support system that offers low-cost housing, free meals, and access to essential resources that will foster a stable academic and personal success environment. Our foundation's future outlook will include being directly affiliated with official student housing committees in California schools." Passion I am currently the Director of...

  EXCERPT from  The Blue Sweater  by Jacqueline  Novogratz Today we are redefining the geography of community and accepting shared accountability for common human values. We have the chance to extend the notion that all men are created equal to every human being on the planet. This will require global structures and products we are only beginning to imagine.... Each of us in his or her own way can contribute something by thinking -- and acting -- like a true global citizen. We have only one world for all of us on earth, and the future really is ours to create, in a world we dare to imagine together. Think about this quote and then write about what your first step in making the world a better place might be. Treat this part of the assignment like a  Freewrite  that other people will read: don't limit yourself, don't worry if you've got one idea or ten, don't worry if it makes sense, don't worry if it "fits" with your notion of what Professor Hansen is askin...

 I have a constant dilemma within my mind every day of my life. That dilemma is whether I want to live in the moment or for the future. To put this into perspective, the decisions I am referring to are whether I prioritize family/travel/experiences or school/work. Some might say this would be work versus play. From the advice I have received from TED talk speakers, retired professionals, movies, videos, books, and even total strangers – it seems that all signs point to living in the moment because the future is never guaranteed. However, as a young adult studying in a highly competitive environment, living in a fast-paced city, and being a part of a working-class family – I find it extremely difficult to ignore the responsibilities of daily life and solely focus on the present. As the eldest daughter in my family near the end of my college career, I have a responsibility to myself and my parents to find a successful career path and work towards paying them back for everything they ...