Entries from December 2008

December 24, 2008

Medical Help for the Homeless

By Dr. Chad Audi
What happens when you’re homeless and need medical attention? In most cases, the uninsured and underinsured do not receive the medical treatment they deserve, just like anyone else.
Well, we’re doing something about that here in Detroit. The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM) has partnered with S.A.Y. Detroit (Super All Year Detroit) — [...]

December 24, 2008

Keeping Dignity Intact

By Dr. Chad Audi
I firmly believe that all people should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their social and economic status or circumstances. Unfortunately, too often, the nation’s homeless do not receive equal treatment. They face discrimination and receive scornful stares. Many times, they’re treated like second-class citizens.
This only helps to increase feelings [...]

December 17, 2008

Help Wanted: Managers with a Business Mind & Servant Heart

By Dr. Chad Audi
We need to talk. The responsibilities of managers of non-profits have changed drastically. In earlier generations, the typical non-profit manager was judged by and guided in daily decisions by the kindness of his or her heart. Today, that is still a baseline requirement. However, in addition, the non-profit manager must be able [...]