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Beauty Beyond the Scars: Pageant Emboldens Young Ugandans To Confront HIV Stigma

Rhonet Atwiine

October 10, 2023 |

Solutions Now Africa |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda

The Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDs (UNYPA) engages with young people living with HIV to help address the stigma surrounding the virus. UNYPA hosts an annual beauty pageant for people living with the virus to showcase inner beauty and encourage inclusivity and acceptance. UNYPA also organizes community outreach events and has since reached over 100,000 people through its in-person and social media campaigns.

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A gentle push gets adaptive athletes into Fort Collins running club and races

Dan England

October 06, 2023 |

The Colorado Sun |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Collins, Colorado

The Fort Collins Run Club began hosting adaptive running nights, devoted to engaging runners who use wheelchairs, are blind, deaf or have some other kind of challenge that may have prevented them from joining social running clubs or participating in races. Adaptive running offers a sense of community for runners with disabilities and even helps break down barriers by providing blind runners aids to help guide them through races. Currently, The Fort Collins Run Club has 1,000 members.

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Knox County Aktion Club: Self-empowerment through community service

Cheryl Splain

August 07, 2023 |

Knox Pages |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Knox County, Ohio

The Knox County Aktion Club gives adults with disabilities a community where they can connect with others and grow through volunteer opportunities. For 15 years, the group has helped members develop greater independence and confidence, as well as leadership and problem-solving skills. There are currently about 600 Aktion Club members throughout the state, and more than 12,000 members worldwide, spread between 15 countries.

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Peer Support work serves as an innovative and vital part of mental health recovery

Natasha Robinson

July 17, 2023 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Battle Creek, Michigan

Agencies like the SHARE Center are beginning to hire peer support specialists, who are individuals who have lived experience of recovery from mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Peer support specialists provide non-clinical, strengths-based support and build trusting relationships with those in need of care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for peer support specialists has grown exponentially and reports show that working with a peer support specialist can improve health outcomes and quality of life among other benefits.

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Being a new teacher is hard. Having a good mentor can help

Cory Turner

May 19, 2023 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chevak, Alaska

The Alaska Statewide Mentor Project connects new classroom teachers with retired educators who provide mentorship around lesson planning, grading, classroom management, and other challenges they face early in their careers. Research shows that new teachers who receive high-quality mentorship are more likely to stay in the field.

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Pounding the pavement: How running is a way to combat substance abuse and mental health issues

Cheryl Splain

April 30, 2023 |

Knox Pages |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mount Vernon, Ohio

Back on My Feet helps people experiencing homelessness and substance use through the power of exercise, specifically running. Participants have ran more than 950,000 miles and 70% of them have found employment and housing. Moreover, participating in the group helps people in need find a sense of community and build a support system.

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After 50 years, this Vancouver immigrant services agency is busier than ever

Lori Culbert

April 07, 2023 |

Vancouver Sun |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is an immigrant services agency that connects immigrants with the resources they need to adjust to life in Canada. The group helps an average of 73,000 people each year from more than 150 countries and provides assistance in finding affordable housing, English language training, career and social services and accessing care for seniors.

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ROCA's relentless commitment to disrupting gun violence shows signs of success

Mikenzie Frost

March 01, 2023 |

WBFF-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The four-year ROCA program reaches out to young men in Baltimore at risk of becoming involved in gun violence. Youth workers check in on participants a few times a week and give them opportunities to learn the skills necessary to find a job. The program's lessons are based on cognitive behavioral therapy and remind participants to pause and think before they act.

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Using Zoom To Connect Returning Citizens To Resources And Community

Ryan M. Moser

January 18, 2023 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Re-Entry 2.0 is a virtual program that supports people's transition from prison to life outside by providing moral support, connection, and ongoing assistance. The program hosts a community that includes people who were formerly incarcerated, volunteers, nonprofits, family members, and others who work to address issues like learning new technologies, job placement, and accessing food banks.

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Western Massachusetts helpline a Call for Change seeks to end intimate partner violence where it starts—with the people causing the harm

Aina de Lapparent Alvarez

December 31, 2022 |

The Berkshire Eagle |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

The Call for Change Helpline in Massachusetts takes phone calls from across the country to help prevent domestic violence. The line is confidential and anonymous. Most callers are people causing harm, and responders are trained to help them change abusive behavior.

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