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An Unlikely Bond Between Chicago Teens and Veterans Is Saving Lives in the City

Joseph Darius Jaafari

August 24, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Teens exposed to gang violence in Chicago have gained guidance from veterans. The mentorship program, operated through the YMCA, has helped young people connect with adults who can relate to their experiences.

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Tired of Dirty Dishes and ‘Hacker Houses,' Millennials Revamp Communal Living

Max Blau

August 23, 2018 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Jose, California

In cities where the rent is out-of-reach for many millennials, HubHaus is offering living that emphasizes community while also providing more affordable rents. Although the service does not directly address the issues creating the housing crunch in these cities, namely the lack of actual housing available, it is part of a larger trend towards co-living.

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How to know, address an aging loved one's deteriorating driving skills

Noah Jones

August 23, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

As our loved ones age, their driving skills can change. Through expert opinions from the Area Agency on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association, several measures can improve this transition for caregivers and their loved ones. These steps include how to approach them and where to find educational driving materials. Moreover, the necessity of having a plan in place is emphasized to ensure seniors have a means of transportation in order to prevent depression and other ailments.

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'Dance has done so much for me': the leader of Kenya's slum ballet school

Danielle Stephens

August 22, 2018 |

The Guardian |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Mike Wamaya opened a ballet studio for underprivileged children in Nairobi. Through dance, the children learn a skill, have a means to express often difficult things about their lives, and learn solildarity across tribal lines.

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Take a Look at These Unusual Strategies for Fighting Dementia

Christopher F. Schuetze

August 22, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

The Netherlands is trying an alternative strategy to hospitalization for dementia patients. Instead of home care and hospitalization, patients live in group care facilities, which use stress-reduction techniques and calming cues to reduce the negative symptoms of dementia. There’s no cure for dementia, but their methods are effective in reducing the medication and restraints necessary for patients.

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The "Black Art Yearbook" Is Helping Contemporary Black Artists Make History

Rikki Bird

August 21, 2018 |

Artsy |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Dario Calmese’s Black Art Yearbook captures candid portraits of curators, collectors, dealers and other people who support the creation of black art. In this way, Calmese is making a historical record of an exciting moment as well as commemorating people that are often marginalized or erased by the creation of ‘official’ art history.

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Peers guide addicts toward recovery

Jordyn Grzelewski

August 20, 2018 |

The Vindicator |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Youngstown, Ohio

Those that struggle with addiction can have a difficult time feeling like they're being understood by those they talk to about their problems. In Ohio, however, federal funding has gone towards a program that uses peer to peer support in order to connect addicts with recovered addicts, which so far, has shown promising results.

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State of the Arts: QuTheatr Steps Into the Spotlight in Akron

Mark Arehart

August 17, 2018 |

WKSU |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Akron, Ohio

The QuTheatr in Akron has created a theater company made up of teenagers from the LGBTQ community. Through the theater, a safe space has been created for LGBTQ teens to have a paid job, develop acting skills, and feel more comfortable in their bodies.

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Latest Attraction at French Theme Park: Crows That Pick Up Trash

Laura Holson

August 17, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: France, Les Epesses

France's second largest theme park faces a daily dilemma of people not throwing their trash away in the bins. To bring awareness to this issue, the park has trained crows to pick up the trash. Although not necessarily employed as a long-term solution, the campaign allows for positive peer pressure with the hope of guilting people into throwing away their own garbage.

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Working together to prevent child abuse

Anne Hillman

August 17, 2018 |

Alaska Public Media |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

In order to address child abuse and neglect community members got together to form: R.O.C.K Mat Su, a collaborative organization composed of several organizations that has “teamed up with government agencies, schools and judges to develop a comprehensive solution.” So far, they have been able to train 10 schools to become trauma informed schools, trained over 2,000 people in the community, and created an alternative judicial court for children that prioritizes family reunification.

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