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Reflection on Mission, Values & Engagement

1)   Looking at the values which the Sisters of Noter Dame de Namur live by I would say they are not to estranged from my belief system. Growing up and learning about my identity I was able to learn not only which ethical values I myself identify with and live by hut also learned to accommodate other values to fit into mine. The Sisters of NDNU have a value of honoring the dignity of each individual and created a community with those they interact with. These two values go hand in hand with the belief I have, I abide by a belief systems that everyone is equal and have a human rights which should be honored and protected. We are all human beings who rely on one another in some form which means we should always treat each other respect and create bonds to unit us or serve each other when necessary. 2)   Attending NDNU has allowed me to develop relationships that honor the dignity and sacredness of each person or non-human through the Bonner Program. The bonds I have...

Chapter 12 Taxing & Spending

The Community Partner which I am Involved with tends to rely on grants and donations. For grants they do need to apply depending on projects which may be a set back at times. The reason they may be set backs is due to the unfortunate events that if they do not receive the funding necessary they may not be able to go about the project. Another form of money which they rely on is the earning they get from the selling of plants and grasses from their nursery. Through the profits they are able to buy equipment and necessities for their projects. Through the contribution of donations, grants, and the nursery my community partner is able to continue their work with protecting the Eco system of the San Bruno Mountain.