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Amid Spike in Teen Drinking During Pandemic, Schools Turn to Alateen For Help

Bekah McNeel

July 27, 2022 |

The 74 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

Alateen is designed for young people living people abusing substances, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the teens the group serves have begun using alcohol and drugs themselves. To make it easier for youth to access the program, some schools are incorporating Alateen programs at school for students to easily participate.

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Breast, Cervical Cancers: Touring Team's Approach Protects Low-Income Nigerian Women

Angela Umoru

July 27, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ota, Ogun State

A medical outreach group called Quinta Health offers breast and cervical cancer screenings to women free of charge. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Quinta Health uses a strategic outreach plan to reach low-income community women in need of screening and trains medical professionals to provide the tests in surrounding cities.

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Lawn gone: ‘Localscaping' may save water, but can it rescue the Great Salt Lake?

Leia Larsen

July 26, 2022 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Utah

Utah’s Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is encouraging “localscaping” to conserve water by reducing lawns. The concept uses efficient irrigation, native and low-water vegetation, less turf overall, and discourages unnecessary lawns.

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Finding solutions to address the homeless crisis

Diane Duenez

July 26, 2022 |

WXYZ-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chattanooga, Tennessee

A city-sanctioned program allows people to camp on a corner in Chattanooga, despite it being illegal statewide. The safety and stability allow residents to focus on improving their economic situations in order to find stable housing.

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From Dry January to Fake Cocktails, Inside the New Temperance Movement

Jason Wilson

July 25, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Lately, the notion of being alcohol-free or participating in movements like “dry January” has picked up speed, especially as young people become more aware of the adverse effects of excessive drinking. Bars and companies like Boisson — a dry drinks and mixology shop — sell various alternatives to alcohol ranging from dry wines and beers to spirits made with CBD.

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HAPPY GOES TO SCHOOL

Yecenu Sasetu

July 22, 2022 |

99.9 Kiss FM, Abuja |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Mpape, Abuja

In a community where economic barriers prevent children from getting an education, the Oakbridge Foundation provides free, quality primary school education for out of school children.

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El poder de la esperanza, el poder de los pares en la atención a la salud mental

Zinta Aistars

July 21, 2022 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

El Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan, Inc., usa un método que se llama apoyo entre pares (emparejando personas con experiencias similares) para ayudar el proceso de recuperación. El Recovery Institute ofrece grupos, clases, reuniones individuales y reuniones sociales, y su también participan en actividades de divulgación en la comunidad. En los últimos años, el Recovery Institute ha atendido a miles de personas.

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Banking on wheels: PNC to bring mobile services to underserved D-FW communities

Colbie Edmonds

July 21, 2022 |

Dallas Morning News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

PNC Bank is bringing a mobile branch to communities that don’t have sufficient access to banking. The RV-like unit is outfitted to be a functional banking service and was custom-built for this initiative. Services can be provided in English and Spanish and the goal of the mobile unit is to empower and educate users about what banking resources are available to them.

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Bridge: The technological innovation reducing delays in breast cancer diagnosis

Ojoma Akor

July 19, 2022 |

Daily Trust |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Bridge app helps reduce delays in accessing breast cancer diagnosis and improves health outcomes for women in rural areas. The app provides health workers with information on symptoms to look out for and how to perform exams in hopes to promote early breast cancer detection.

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This small city ditched its buses. Its public Uber-like service has been a big hit

Nick de la Canal

July 19, 2022 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wilson, North Carolina

A small North Carolina city replaced its bus system with on-demand minivans to better serve residents. In a collaborative effort with the company Via, which provided software, vehicles, and drivers in exchange for city funding, the service runs about 3,700 trips a week and covers 100% of the city, increasing accessibility for residents.

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