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  • Kenton Women's Village Provides Homes To Homeless Women

    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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  • How to Get Wheelchairs on Planes

    December 17, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: England, London

    When you step on an airplane, you might not be thinking about people who use wheelchairs, neither are airlines. People who need to use wheelchairs have faced a number of challenges on airplanes, like lost and damaged wheelchairs, not being able to use the restroom, and feeling dehumanized. Some people, are taking matters into their own hands.

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  • New, $1 billion program will bring rooftop solar to California renters

    December 16, 2017 |

    San Jose Mercury News |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    Renewable energy has largely been associate with wealthier consumers, but that is changing with a new initiative that will install solar panels for apartment buildings with low-income residents. The hope is that the money saved from the solar energy panels will benefit the low income residents, while also being beneficial in fighting climate change.

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  • With few resources, block clubs find ways to stabilize and rejuvenate communities across Detroit

    December 11, 2017 |

    Model D |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Block clubs act as a more approachable way for residents of a certain area to come together, “and they’re also one of the most essential.” In several neighborhood of Detroit, block clubs have made impactful local changes. From handling safety issues without necessarily involving the police to caring for vacant properties to advocating for brighter street lights, these block clubs are making their communities better.

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  • Faith Based Farms

    December 06, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New Jersey

    In the United States, a multi-denominational movement combines faith and farming. “Gardens are magical places,” says Venice Williams, executive director of Alice’s Garden in Milwaukee, one of three faith-based farms profiled in this story. “This garden and most gardens slow you down, connect you to other people, and help you to put things into perspective and to celebrate everything that the creator has provided for us--however you identify with that creator.”

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  • These Planners Stepped Away From the Spreadsheets and Into the Community

    December 06, 2017 |

    Next City |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York

    The Regional Plan Association is a research and urban planning organization. They are deeply influential in the urban planning in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut metropolitan area. The regional planning process has historically represented the needs of mostly white, affluent people, so this time RPA partnered with eight grassroots organizations, and involved immigrants from Long Island to take part in the regional planning process through focus groups, surveys, and discussions. As many as 1,600 people were engaged.

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  • How whisper networks and female friendships help girls overcome sexual violence in conflict zones

    December 06, 2017 |

    Newsweek |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Ethiopia

    Around the world, adolescent girls are susceptible to sexual harassment but girls in crisis areas are likely to be forgotten, or the solutions do not reach them. A new training program is designed for such conflict areas. It focuses on the therapeutic importance of female friendships, creates safe spaces, and initiates discussions about gender violence.

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  • How Effective Is Your School District? A New Measure Shows Where Students Learn the Most

    December 05, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Too often people use standardized test scores as the only measure of how good a school system is. A new measure looks at the growth and proficiency of the students as a measure of performance and may be more accurate in comparing public schools across the USA.

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  • 7,500 Strangers Just Bought A Crumbling French Chateau Together

    December 05, 2017 |

    NPR |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: France, Les Trois-Moutiers

    Dartagnans is a French crowdfunding platform that aims to use crowdfunding as a way to protect the “cultural heritage” of France. Most recently, a fundraiser for a historic castle succeeded in raising 500,000 euros, which will go toward restoring the heritage site that dates back to the 13th century. Though it’s not the most traditional way to restore old buildings, the platform has had several successes in this realm.

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  • Pedal to Porch

    December 04, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In Detroit, Michigan, residents reduce the effects of gentrification through physical activity and shared storytelling. The non-profit Pedal to Porch encourages residents to bike to their neighbors’ homes and record their memories. The effort helps retain some of the identity in Detroit’s changing communities and establishes new connections for the city to grow. Founder Cornetta Lane notes, “communities are more likely to bounce back from social and natural disasters when they know each other.”

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