Business and Community Development

Business and Community Development
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Non-Profits
I read an article from CNN authored by Adeline Chen in which she provided details of how a non-profit has been instrumental in helping South Africa combat Covid-19. As per the article, the non-profit is known as the South African Ventilator Emergency Project (SAVE-P). This organization decided to offer help develop ventilators that would then be integrated into the country's healthcare system. At the beginning of the pandemic, South Africa only had 3800 ventilators against 58 million people. However, through the help of SAVE-P, the country was able to add around 2000 ventilators. The value acquired from such an organization's actions is beyond impeccable considering the global shortage of ventilators since the pandemic's announcement.
This article made me remember the lecture on non-profits and how they can be instrumental in developing a country. From the lecture, we learned that non-profit organizations provide goods, services, and experiences. Also, we learned that non-profit organizations are a vital part of community life. Their presence should, therefore, be welcomed because of their contribution to society. Another crucial aspect of non-profit organizations is that they are independent of the governments' influence and direction. Their existence and their decisions are not tied to the wishes of the government of the day. What the above means is that they exist outside of the control of the government. Looking at the story above, one notices a few instances of congruence. First, there is the aspect of non-profit organizations being crucial for society or the community. SAVE-P showcased its usefulness to society by ensuring that the healthcare system of South Africa will not be strained during the pandemic. The organization provided a service whose importance is beyond reproach.
Shi's article titled 'Nonprofit Service Continuity and Responses in the Pandemic: Disruptions, Ambiguity, Innovation, and Challenges' was published in May 2020. The article details how non-profit organizations had to adjust their operations to ensure service delivery continuity during the pandemic. Even though the focus is on NPOs that offer homeless support services, the article does help shed light on the usefulness of NPOs, especially during pandemics. Even though the NPOs had to adjust and adapt to the time changes, they still found ways to be effective and continue their service provision as was described in class. The article speaks to the SAVE-P NPO's innovation that decided to venture into a difficult but crucial aspect of the healthcare sector. The agility and innovativeness of NPOs have indeed been a great addition or factor in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a testament to their commitment to their attributes.
Community Development Corporations
The article from Mahoning Matters article titled 'Playing the Long Game: Revitalizing Glenwood Avenue' was written by Hardin on February 5, 2021. The article offers details of how Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) has been instrumental in developing Glenwood Avenue in Mahoning County. The community development corporation has dedicat...