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  • Supporting Muslim Teens in Face of Islamophobia — in Their Own Schools

    October 07, 2019 |

    KQED |

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    Response Location: United States, Sunnyvale, California

    A growing trend of documented instances of Islamophobia in schools lead the Islamic Networks Group to create a youth training program that empowers students to speak up in their schools. Built on the idea that many students don't know much about Islam, the program provides fact-checked materials "to stem discrimination and empower students," if faced with anti-Islam rhetoric.

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  • New Haven job training program possible model for other cities

    October 06, 2019 |

    New Haven Register |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

    New Haven Nonprofit group ConnCAT provides free job training for low-income and disadvantaged individuals to help them find a stable income. The program has created positive partnerships with businesses and entities around New Haven in the medical, coding, and culinary arts fields and offers 6-month classes as well as 40-hour externships in members' field of interest.

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  • 5 Decades Later, New Communities Land Trust Still Helps Black Farmers

    October 03, 2019 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Albany, Georgia

    The New Communities Land Trust was created in the 1960s as a way to build power and equity for and among African Americans in Georgia. The Trust works with Black farmers on many different levels, including helping them strengthen their farming practices and businesses. While the Trust was lost in 1985 due to discriminatory bank practices, it was restarted with a $12 million settlement from the federal government.

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  • Bridges to Wealth tackles Philly's wealth gap through smart investment training

    October 01, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A University of Pennsylvania professor's observation of the wealth disparity in West Philadelphia led to the creation of Bridges to Wealth: a program that teaches financial literacy to marginalized communities who have historically been shut out of building wealth. College students in the program teach financial literacy to high school students alongside computer technology and technical skills. Bridges to Wealth has grown to offer personal finance and investing advice to adults as well as young students.

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  • Farmers of Color Find New Allies

    October 01, 2019 |

    The Innovator |

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    Response Location: United States, Petersburg, New York

    The online Reparations for Black-Indigenous Farmers map connects farmers across the United States in an effort to support those who have been historically oppressed. Those who participate voluntarily pay reparations to the over 50 Black and Indigenous farmers’ projects that have been listed as a way of (re)building centuries of discrimination.

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  • After a Mass Shooting, Who Cares for the Coroners?

    September 30, 2019 |

    The Trace |

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    Response Location: United States, Las Vegas, Nevada

    Following the Las Vegas mass shooting in October 2017, employees at the Clark County coroner’s office found themselves grappling with the psychological effects. The head of the department recognized this struggle and took action: bringing in counselors, offering yoga, meditation, and massages, and having staff and family parties and get-togethers. With a work culture that often emphasizes working alone, this moment allowed for people to come together and create a sense of community.

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  • As Iowa's rural hospitals grapple with challenges, larger health systems offer avenue for specialty care

    September 30, 2019 |

    The Gazette |

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    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    After learning that 17 of Iowa's rural hospitals were facing closures due to a lack of finances, so these smaller hospitals partnered with larger ones in order to focus on specialized care. Although challenges still remain on the horizon, these mergers have provided a solution that allows community members better access to care and the ability to remain in the areas they want to live.

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  • In Ironwood, a tiny hospital merged to save itself. Despite fears, it thrived.

    September 29, 2019 |

    Bridge Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Ironwood, Michigan

    Despite initial community fears, the merger of Ironwood, Michigan's Grand View Hospital with Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health Care has resulted in positive benefits for most. The partnership has allowed for an expansion of the current facility that has in turn increased specialty care access, a resource that the previous facility was not able to offer.

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  • Mental health solutions in Lampedusa's veg garden

    September 27, 2019 |

    BBC |

    Podcast |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Italy, Lampedusa

    In Lampedusa, a small Italian island, those that are struggling with mental health issues are finding help and solace in a local vegetable garden. Although this solution is not intended to act as a stand-alone answer, it has provided a sense of purpose for many involved as well as addressed the social isolation many were facing.

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  • Sprawling Las Animas County, like many rural areas, badly needs emergency responders. But it's a teachable moment.

    September 24, 2019 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Hoehne, Colorado

    Las Animas County in Colorado is a large rural and remote area which makes it difficult for emergency responders to access people in a timely manner. To address this, emergency medical responder (EMR) classes are being taught in high schools in order to relieve the burden and offer a possibility for a career path to students in the area.

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