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Minecraft Therapy Opens Powerful World for Children and Teens

Diana Hembree

September 10, 2025 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United Kingdom

Mental health therapists in Colorado and the UK independently developed Minecraft-based therapy sessions during the pandemic when traditional play therapy moved online. Therapists create secure virtual worlds where children and teens can engage in therapeutic activities through gameplay. Those who participate are more animated and engaged, and typically never miss a Minecraft session, unlike traditional therapy.

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« Ici, je suis moins tentée par les cochonneries de tête de gondole » : dans cette épicerie, on peut être au RSA et manger bien

Morgane Bertrand

September 08, 2025 |

Le Nouvel Obs |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: France, Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Aux épiceries éphémères installés par l’association Vers un Réseau d’Achat en Commun (Vrac), les résidents des quartiers populaires peuvent accéder à des aliments biologiques de haute qualité à prix réduit. Il y a 124 de ces épiceries dans toute la France et plus de 10 000 foyers adhérents.

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This summer, parents stitched together child care to give their kids a 'space for Black joy'

Alexis Wray

August 29, 2025 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

Black-led summer camps and community programs are addressing the dual challenge of rising child care costs and lack of culturally affirming options for Black families. Programs like Camp HBCYouth and Camp Legacy offer affordable, comprehensive outdoor summer camp experiences, complete with meals and extended care if needed. The programs also act as community builders, helping youth form friendships and strengthen their connections to the outdoors.

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Fifty Years After Mount Laurel, Affordable Housing Is Gaining Ground in New Jersey

Roshan Abraham

August 21, 2025 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Jersey

In 2024, New Jersey passed a new law that formalized longstanding requirements that municipalities periodically submit affordable housing plans to the state. The law also created a new mediation program for municipalities that want to dispute the state’s calculation of its affordable housing requirements, and the new system has helped cut down on lawsuits that slow down the process of getting new housing approved.

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City food forests offer a chance to experience nature — and eat it

Allyson Chiu

August 19, 2025 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

In some cities, empty urban lots transformed into multilayered "food forests" that mimic natural ecosystems are providing free, accessible fresh produce to city residents through strategically designed edible plantings that feature native and adapted fruit trees, nut trees, and berry bushes.

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Health Care Groups Aim To Counter Growing 'National Scandal' of Elder Homelessness

Felice J. Freyer

August 18, 2025 |

KFF Health News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, East Providence, Rhode Island

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organizations are tackling the growing crisis of elder homelessness by expanding beyond traditional medical services to secure housing. These Medicaid and Medicare-funded organizations are partnering with senior housing providers, leasing apartment wings, and even developing their own housing projects to ensure their 83,000+ participants nationwide have stable places to live.

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Despite federal cuts to higher ed, Mass. free community college presses on, transforming students' lives

Mara Kardas-Nelson, Diti Kohli

August 17, 2025 |

The Boston Globe |

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Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

The MassReconnect program makes community college free for students over 25 without a bachelor’s degree, while the MassEducate program helps cover tuition and fees for all Massachusetts residents. Since the programs were launched, the state has seen both enrollment and student retention rates go up, and students are transferring from community colleges to four-year universities.

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How culture saves Sacramento's Native American youth from suicide

Emma Hall

August 12, 2025 |

Sacramento Bee |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Shingle Springs’ Health and Wellness Center provide culturally relevant mental health care to tribal citizens and Native people, making care more accessible, comfortable and effective for those who need it. The Center has about 40,000 visits a year and 8,000 consistent patients.

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For Homeless Cyclists, Bikes Bring an Escape From the Streets

Patrick Sisson

August 12, 2025 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Father Joe’s Villages leads weekly cycling rides for people experiencing homelessness, and each ride brings participants closer to receiving a free bike of their own from the organization. The program provides not only a vital mode of transportation for residents who struggle most to get around, but also opportunities to build community and take advantage of the health benefits of cycling.

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How Baltimore became a rising star in America's worker cooperative movement

Jaisal Noor

August 08, 2025 |

Baltimore Beat |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Worker cooperatives like the bookstore/cafe Red Emma's partnered with other organizations to create Seed Commons, a national financing network that provides loans without requiring individual collateral. Seed Commons has distributed over $100 million in loans supporting 15,000 workers nationwide. In the Baltimore region specifically, the network has invested $25 million, created 250 ownership-track jobs, and supported 23 cooperatives.

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