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  • Resisting Big-City Capitalism Through Sisterhood ... and Pie

    July 17, 2019 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In the nation's poorest big city, Sister Pie bakery is trying to do its part as a small business to adopt business concepts that aren't conducive to creating the highest profit margins but are, instead, centered around bringing equity to the Detroit neighborhood of West Village. Owner, Lisa Ludwinski, aims to "challenge traditional capitalism and the patriarchy" by hiring mostly local women, providing fair wages and health benefits, sourcing ingredients from local vendors, and providing discounts to neighborhood residents.

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  • How Southern Communities Tackle Summertime Food Scarcity

    July 17, 2019 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Mississippi

    Communities are creating networks to fill in food security gaps for children. In cities like Jackson, Mississippi, and Atlanta, Georgia, community groups, churches, and nonprofits are working to provide summer meals to children who rely on lunch programs during the school year. Closed schools create a barrier to resources for many families that depend on them. Organizations like Feeding America and the Georgia Nutritional Services draw from USDA Summer Food Service Program funding to address the shortfall in summertime support.

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  • Finding refuge in north Flint: This sanctuary for women is building futures by mending spirits

    July 17, 2019 |

    Flintside |

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    Response Location: United States, Flint, Michigan

    In Flint, Michigan, the N.E.W. in St. Luke’s N.E.W. Life Center provides education, employment training, and emotional support to women and some men who live in the "throw away zone," a term coined to describe the impoverished areas of Flint’s north and east sides and beyond the city limits into Beecher.

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  • Variety of programs help create path to home ownership for Ypsi area residents

    July 17, 2019 |

    Concentrate |

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    Response Location: United States, Ypsilanti, Michigan

    In Ypsilanti, Michigan, aspiring homeowners in the quickly gentrifying town are taking advantage of some lesser known programs to help people save up for down-payments and build credit. Those programs and other financial services and classes are helping people own homes in towns across the region.

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  • Are bioplastics better for the environment than conventional plastics?

    July 16, 2019 |

    Ensia |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Germany, Berlin

    As people around the world become increasingly aware of the harmful nature of plastic use, bioplastics have risen in popularity. But the term “bioplastic” actually means different things and the type of bioplastics out there may or may not be as environmentally-friendly as they purport. While scientists continue to experiment in the design of a truly biodegradable plastic, many say that simple reduce and reuse is the way forward.

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  • Queensland police learn Mandarin in bid to target crime concerns

    July 16, 2019 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Brisbane, Queensland

    In Brisbane, the Queensland police officers have been adopting practices to strengthen community engagement with the goal of making the city’s residents feel safer. Some initiatives include learning Mandarin to better connect with their Chinese speaking residents and increasing their presence at public shopping centers. Facing a sharp increase in crime, the department is hoping these new efforts can help curtail criminal activity and make their residents feel safer.

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  • How a Customized Approach Can Cut Suicide Risk

    July 16, 2019 |

    Aktualne.cz |

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    Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

    Individuals at a high risk of suicide can benefit from targeted, accessible, and client-centered care. As part of a new mental health initiative, the Czech government is funding mental health centers for patients at high risk of suicide. The target prevention includes care teams consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, all involved in different aspects of the client’s care.

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  • Každý nepatří do léčebny. Jak péče na míru pomáhá snižovat počet sebevražd

    July 16, 2019 |

    Aktualne.cz |

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    Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

    Lidem, u kterých je vysoké riziko sebevraždy, může pomoct cílená péče na míru. V rámci reformy psychiatrie v Česku vznikají státem financovaná Centra duševního zdraví, která se zaměřují na cílenou, přístupnou a na klienta zaměřenou psychiatrickou a psychologickou péči. Centra zaměstnávají nejen psychiatry a zdravotní sestry, ale též sociální pracovníky, kteří jsou zapojeni do různých aspektů léčby člověka s duševním onemocněním. Klíčový je vztah s klientem, který s lékařem spolupracuje a spolurozhoduje o typu léčby. Služba zatím není v Česku moc známá a pomoc se tak nedostane ke všem, kteří ji potřebují.

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  • Heartland High: Ohio's First School For Students With Addiction

    July 16, 2019 |

    WOSU |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

    When students return to school after receiving treatment for drug or alcohol addictions, they often face new pressures and are convinced to again use substances. At Heartland High in Columbus, Ohio, a small class size, peer support, and access to a recovery coach help students stay sober.

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  • I've seen the future and it's Norwich: the energy-saving, social housing revolution

    July 16, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Norwich

    A neighborhood of 100 homes in Norwich offers a solution to the affordable housing crisis through no-frills public housing. The homes, part of a social housing project funded by the Norwich City Council, meet modern energy efficiency standards that allow residents to pay nearly 70% less in energy bills than other neighborhoods.

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