Welcome to the latest episode of the GPS Podcast called What You Should Know About the HomeFront Organization! Today we are tackling the issue of homelessness. We are going to talk about the national and global effects of the issue, and what resources are available to you if you are facing extreme poverty. We hope you enjoy this episode of a warm winter for all.
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Hope Loves Company: Families Who are Affected by ALS
In this episode of Global Public Service Podcast, Maddie and Emily sit down and talk to Jodi and Kara, two members of Hope Loves Company. Hope Loves Company is a non-profit organization that supports families who are impacted by ALS.
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Mental Illness Mumbles
Mental Health Mumbles, led by high school senior Hannah, is an episode that dives into all the different types of issues high school students are up against, and how to best help yourself. In this episode, she's joined by her good friend, senior Jack, to chat about the differences in how guys and girls handle their mental health. Hope you enjoy!
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Screenagers: The Impact of Teens on Their Devices
Welcome to the latest episode of the GPS Podcast called Screenagers. Our generation has been dropped into the digital age where nearly every kind engages in Social Media. It is with all this that we have never asked ourselves if this is beneficial at all. At what point are we so vulnerable that we are doing vastly more harm than good. Our podcast looks into how this technological age is affecting child's development and quality of life.
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An OXymoron: The Hopewell Hunger Banquet
In this episode of the OxFam Podcast entitled, "An OXymoron: The Hopewell Hunger Banquet," hosts Meredith, Harkiran, and Jackie discuss the organization Oxfam. They share a personal story of a life touched by Oxfam, debate the best gifts to give through the organization, and introduce a great opportunity to experience a "Hunger Banquet" here at the high school.
The Global Public Service (GPS) Podcast is a student-run podcast and an upper-level humanities course at Hopewell Valley Central High School. At the end of each semester, students must complete passion projects. Some of the students elected to complete podcasts on their topic.