A professional and academic discipline committed to the pursuit of social welfare and social change is known as social work. Social workers usually work towards research and practice to improve the quality of life and development of the potential of each individual, group and community of a society. Welfare organizations provide financial or other aid to people in need which is also known as welfare. In Cherokee, welfare can take a variety of forms, such as monetary payments, subsidies and vouchers, health services, or housing. Welfare can be provided by governments, non-governmental organizations, or a combination of the two.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..