MIAMI.- The Solidarity is a value that goes beyond the material, and which is manifested by collaborating, helping and assisting, with small acts, those who need it in a selfless manner. In United States there are cities in which people are more supportive than others, according to a report by personal finance website WalletHub.
The study compared the country’s 100 largest American cities on 38 indicators ranging from child poverty rate and number of homeless people protected, to volunteer hours per capita, favors between neighbors and proportion of donations to charities.
According to this research, which seeks to measure the compassionate spirit of citizens on Christmas Eve, Madison, not Wisconsinis the most supportive city in the country, with a rating of 68.70 pointswhere 100 represents the best qualities.
The “city of four lakes” shows great concern for those around it and is willing to offer both money and physical care to other residents and even animals.
“People in Madison not only give of their money, but are also willing to dedicate their time to work that helps others.. The city ranks first in the nation in both doctors and emergency medical technicians per 100,000 residents, and fourth in pet shelters and rescue services, based on the square root of population,” says the WalletHub analyst. , Cassandra Happe, in the report.
The 10 most supportive cities in the US
The second position is occupied Boston, en Massachusettswith a score of 68.61. The “city of intellectuals” has the highest online donations per capita and is the most energy efficient city in the country. “It ranks as one of the best cities when it comes to protecting the homeless and keeping its population safe as well. This shows that the city cares about the physical well-being of its residents,” adds Happe.
In third place is Virginia Beach, in Virginia, with 67.08 points. This classic seaside town ranks first in volunteer hours and has the highest rate of residents selling items to raise funds for charities.
“It has one of the lowest crime rates in the country, both for property crimes and violent crimes. “This indicates that people care about their neighbors and that the city provides extensive care to those in need who might otherwise turn to crime,” he says. WalletHub.
The top 10 is completed by:
- New York, with a score of 65, 40 points.
- San Diego, in California, with a score of 64.61.
- Chesapeake, in Virginia, with an evaluation of 64.54 points.
- Colorado Springs, in Colorado, with 64.26 points.
- Fremont, in California, with a score of 64.05 points.
- Portland, Oregon, with a score of 63.79.
- Scottsdale, in Arizona, with an evaluation of 63.54 points.
Other interesting facts:
Memphis, en Tennessee, is the city with the most income donated to charities. While Baltimore, a Marylandhas the most volunteer hours per capita.
For its part, Milwaukee, not Wisconsinhas the highest proportion of homeless people housed, and Fremont, Californiahas the lowest rate of child poverty.
Where is Miami and other cities in Florida?
Donating to those who need it most is a culture that is maintained in the United States through different charitable organizations and campaigns. Just last year, Americans donated almost 500 billion to the less fortunate, but, although it sounds like a lot, it represents a 3.4% decrease compared to 2021, due to high inflation.
Although the current economy does not allow the luxury of giving part of your income to charity, there are other ways to be supportive, especially with time, experience and small acts, such as Help an elderly or blind person cross the streetand do a favor for a neighbor.
Florida cities, unfortunately, do not occupy a privileged position among the most supportive. Tampa occupies fifty-sixth place, with 54.43 points; followed by Jacksonvillein fifty-seventh, with a rating of 54.38 points. Despite their unprivileged position, and occupying last place in volunteer hours, the residents of JAX are the ones who do the most favors for their neighbors, according to this study.
St. Petersburg is located in sixtieth place, with 53.94 points; Hialeah in the seventy-fifth, with a score of 51,55. The “city of progress” is positioned as seventieth in favors to neighbors and seventy-second in volunteer hours.
Orlando is established in the eighty-seventh position, with 48.41 points. The “beautiful city” occupies the last place in favors to its neighbors.
While Miamiis ranked eighty-eighth, with a rating of 48.31 points. It is positioned as the seventieth in favors to neighbors and the seventy-second in volunteer hours.
“Being a caring city requires a partnership between the city government and its residents”noted Cassandra Happe, while recommending the government implement high-level measures, such as sheltering the homeless, reducing crime and protecting workers.
“Residents show that they care about their neighbors by donating time and money, being respectful of the environment, and accepting jobs that help others,” he emphasizes.
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Source: With information from WalletHub
