Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that is focused on the prevention of burn accidents through education; and the improvement of the lives of burn victims (the organization’s mission) (Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, n.d.). Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation was created in 1971 by the parents of Alisa Ann Ruch in collaboration with medical professionals and local firefighters of Southern California (Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, n.d.). Alisa Ann Ruch, the person whom the organization derives its name from, was an 8-year-old child who died from serious fire burn injuries in 1971. Following her death, Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation was formed with a goal (vision) of ensuring that the cases of severe burn injuries are eradicated in California and all …show more content…
It has 3 staff members in its Southern California Office; 2 staff members in its Northern California Office; and 1 staff member in its Central California Office (Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, n.d.). Actually, the total number of full-time employees of the Foundation is 6 for all its three branches. This is an indication that the organization may be suffering from financial resource constraints, which makes it unable to hire an adequate number of full-time employees, especially if it truly intends to achieve its objectives and goals. Poor financial resource and inadequate staff present a threat to the survival of this Foundation. Therefore, the Foundation tries to correct this deficit by implementing volunteer programs to assist in the running of its activities and programs (Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, n.d.). However, the overreliance on volunteers is also not healthy for an organization because volunteers require a lot of financial, material, and time resources to be invested in training them, which is evident that the foundation lacks. The end result is that most of the organization’s programs are never
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Have you ever felt “down in the dumps”? How about sad or unhappy for long periods of time? Has the thought of suicide ever crossed your mind? Between 35% and 50% of adolescents experience depression at some point in their teenage years. Brent Runyon, author of The Burn Journals, experienced a severe type of depression while in middle school. He repeatedly tried to kill himself, and his last attempt ended in third-degree burns over 85 percent of his body, and the next year in recovery at hospitals and rehab facilities. In 1991, Runyon, who was fourteen at the time, covered his bathrobe in gasoline, put it on, and lit himself on fire. In The Burn Journals, Brent Runyon experienced and emotional turning point when he tried to commit suicide by lighting himself on fire, and like other teens who have overcome depression, Runyon began to accept himself afterwards by not caring about what others thought of him.
The VJG has resources to raise funds, but it does take effort, time, and money to do this. Roshi Bull-Turner is the Development Associate of VJG, and it is her responsibility to manage the resources from the fund-raising events efficiently and effectively for the camp. This paper will look at the fund-raising aspects. Are there enough corporate donations to keep VJG running? Has VJG advertised enough for the employees of corporations to donate?
Kimball, Warren Y. "The Hartford Holocaust." (n.d.): 9-21. National Fire Protection Association. Web. 4 June 2014.
...aced involuntary manslaughter. The name of the firefighters that were killed are Tom Craven 30, Devin weaver 21, Jessica Johnson 19, and Karen Fitzpatrick 18.
The fire, which began on October 8, 1871, spread so quickly it was unmanageable. One of the reasons the fire became so irrepressible is that the firefighters were already exhausted from having fought a fire the day before. The firemen underestimated the potential of this fire when they first responded to it. As a result of the fire the previous day, the firefighters’ equipment, including the fire hose, was not in the best condition. Furthermore, the hose that was available was in short supply (Murphy 30).
Volunteers, like employees, desire to be properly recognized for their achievements. Unlike employees, who may expect a raise or a promotion, volunteers expect other forms of recognition, such as a gift card or an award. Volunteers understand working for a non-profit entail that extra money can be scarce. As a result, volunteers are not driven by monetary gain for their achievements. Volunteers are motivated by a deep desire to achieve for the betterment of the non-profit. Dr. Jim McCorkle (2011) asserts, “Intrinsic motivation must be present if people are to do their best.” The basis of McCorkle’s assertion is that volunteers must be driven internally to accomplish the organization’s goals. Because non-profits cannot afford to recognize top performers
In 1967, a fire was started in Jay Mountain Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Two young men, Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade, were smoking and accidentally dropped a lit cigarette – but did not catch fire till later that day. With no idea of the future, a group of children and adults had a picnic. Some of the kids wandered off to the church, with no consent of any adult, right before the fire. Thankfully, none injured with the two young men saving their lives. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for Johnny, Ponyboy, and Dally – who was one of their close friend that happened to be with them at the time. Ponyboy had minor injuries, with only a couple of bruises and cuts. Dally broke his arm trying to drag out Johnny and for the most part he was okay.
In the case, “Facing a Fire” prepared by Ann Buchholtz, there are several problems and issues to identify in determining if Herman Singer should rebuild the factory due to a fire or retire on his insurance proceeds. I believe that this case is about social reform and self-interest. I think that Singer needs to ask himself, what is in the firm’s best economic interests. There are several things to question within this case, what should Herman Singer do and why, should he rebuild the factory or begin retirement, if he rebuilds, should he relocate the firm to an area where wages are lower and what provisions, if any, should Singer make for his employees as well as for the community?
Collins, Suzanne. Catching Fire. United States: Shmoop University, 2014. Shmoop. Web. 20 Jan. 2013. .
Burn is synonymous with “face”. “Burn” was used to apply dramatic emphasis to the fact someone was proven wrong on an issue that had been hotly debated and contested. It was also used for annoying and harassing effects over trivial matters of the day to the point where it lost all meaning. Usually preceded by “you got” as in you got burned or by “ooooooh” as in ooooooh, burrrrrrn!
There are many causes of accidental death in the United States, one of the most commonly seen are burn injuries. Burn injuries can effect a victim both internally (lungs) and externally (skin), they are so serious that many major hospitals have a burn unit area solely for the treatment of burn victims. In this research paper we will discuss the important issues dealing with the injuries of a burn victim such as the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, complications and treatment.
Law enforcement officials responded to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and found a large number of the people who attempted firewalking had sustained burn injuries to their feet and lower extremities. According to Chicago Sun Times dozens of people had burns and five attendees were even transported to the local hospital who specializes in burn victims.
“Living with Burn Trauma,” an online article, states that “human skin is the largest organ of the body.” It provides many functions which assist humans to survive. What happens if this vital organ is destroyed? This is a question with which thousands of Americans are challenged annually. In the United States alone, 4,000 people die in burn accidents or from complications of burn injuries (“Prevention”). One common misconception is that burn victims have all come into contact with flames. Burns result from fires, electricity, hot liquids, chemicals, and even ultraviolet rays. Seeking medical attention for a proper diagnosis is critical to ensuring quality treatment and management of burns. Burn Centers have been established to help patients adapt to life after burns, which can be a great challenge. In today’s society, hospitals and medical professionals can treat burn victims, but the best remedy for burns is prevention.
The nonprofit organizations that operated over a decade ago functioned during a period of tremendous growth, which saw a significant influx of available funding for creative work in the area of human services. Additionally, each individual nonprofit organization had significantly more flexibility in the management of organizational affairs. The 1980’s and 90’s ushered in a new era of critical change, which saw increasing market competition that inevitably made the task of operating a nonprofit organization significantly more complex. During this period of time, more stringent business demands were placed on nonprofit organizations, which drove the organizations to become more accountable and organizationally driven. This resulted in a “heavy human debt.” Staff burnout was a result of the “need to replace diminished financial capital with human capital. The downside of this type of organization is that its workers