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Oregon's graduation rate improves, driven by gains among Latinos

Betsy Hammond

January 25, 2018 |

Oregon Live |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oregon

In 2017, Oregon saw an increase in graduation rates for special education and Latino students. Schools believe comprehensive absence-tracking systems and support services for homeless students are responsible for the encouraging improvements.

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‘I can shut my door and I ain't worried about nothing'

Renuka Rayasam

January 10, 2018 |

Politico |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

A program in Houston, Texas is helping to identify and offer housing to those who are both experiencing homelessness and are also frequent visitors to the emergency room for health chronic issues. Although gaining funding for the program has been a complicated process and faces an uncertain future, clients who have participated in the program "have seen an 82 percent decline in emergency room usage."

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Arvada shelter keeps local homeless warm

Shanna Fortier

January 03, 2018 |

Colorado Community Media |

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Response Location: United States, Arvada, Colorado

High rates of homelessness are an issue for many cities in America, and the associated perils increase dramatically in severe weather situations. In Colorado's Jefferson County, The Severe Weather Shelter Network, a Christian nonprofit, is working with local churches to offer severe weather shelters for vulnerable populations.

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Solutions to Homelessness

Bob Conrad

January 01, 2018 |

This is Reno |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Reno, Nevada

Reno, Nevada, like many other cities in America, is facing a rise in homelessness and a lack of affordable housing. This podcast discusses various solutions implemented by Reno officials, including Washoe County's Crossroads program and other non-profit programs to provide comprehensive services for the homeless.

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Meet Tennessee's first-ever Girl Scout troop for homeless girls

Jessica Bliss

December 24, 2017 |

The Tennessean |

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Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

For families who find themselves in transitional housing, interruptions can be especially difficult for children who have to move around and miss much-needed stability. In Nashville, the first Girl Scout troop for homeless girls is working to change that, providing stability and friendship.

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Kenton Women's Village Provides Homes To Homeless Women

Allison Frost, Andrew Dorn

December 18, 2017 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Providing people with safety and stability can help to break the poverty cycle. In the Kenton neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, the Kenton Women’s Village provides shelter and support for homeless women. The community is supported by staff of the Catholic Charities and the Kenton Neighborhood Association, but is largely run by the women who live there.

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Meet The School Educating Homeless Kids

Kristi Eaton

December 13, 2017 |

Bright Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A private school in Oklahoma City that exclusively educates homeless children also provides medical services, clothing, school supplies, and parent counseling. Proponents point to increased stability for families and academic improvements for children, while dissenters say the approach is flawed, costly, and difficult to scale.

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In the woods and the shadows, street medicine treats the nation's homeless

Laurie McGinley

November 22, 2017 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Allentown, Pennsylvania

The homeless do not get enough medical attention and often die without getting proper care. The "street medicine" program at Lehigh Valley Health Network addresses this by having medical professionals go to homeless individuals, even in remote locations, providing healthcare, helping them sign up for insurance, arranging psychiatric evaluations, etc.

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In a City Where 15 Percent of Voters Elected the Mayor, Downtown Is Claiming Power

Sara Vigneri

November 06, 2017 |

Next City |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Allentown, Pennsylvania

POWER Northeast is trying to fight against voter disenchantment and reach the parts of the community that usually feel excluded and disillusioned by politics. This organization goes all over Allentown, Pennsylvania speaking to the formally incarcerated and minorities, advocating to political leaders on behalf of the public, and helping make voter registration easier.

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How AI Is Slowing the Spread of STIs

Amitha Kalaichandran

October 26, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Disseminating correct HIV information to the public can be difficult but an HIV prevention program for the homeless has used artificial intelligence to select 'influencers' who are more likely to spread information. These individuals help to extend information through their social networks, resulting in more and accurate information reaching the public.

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