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  • DC receives funds to help homeless students. Why are so many schools missing out?

    November 16, 2022 |

    Street Sense Media |

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    Response Location: United States, District of Columbia

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 allows the U.S. Department of Education to provide states, including D.C., funding to support equal access to public education for homeless children and their families. McKinney-Vento dollars are often scarce, so other solutions, like The American Rescue Plan and creative efforts from educators, are also helping students and families in need access the necessary resources to get an education.

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  • Alleviating food insecurity

    November 16, 2022 |

    Grady Newsource |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Georgia

    New Path 1010 provides weekend food bags to families in need at 10 schools in Barrow County. The organization distributes roughly 300 bags of food each weekend, and nearly 93 percent of students surveyed said the food bags helped their families.

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  • Learning life skills through art

    November 16, 2022 |

    Grady Newsource |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

    At Lovecraft, adults with disabilities have the opportunity to create and sell their art while learning important life skills such as communication in the process. The organization has served 40 adults since opening in 2018.

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  • Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

    November 15, 2022 |

    WCNC-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Mooresville, North Carolina

    Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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  • How to Reach New Asian American Voters? Local Groups and Languages

    November 15, 2022 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    In Philadelphia, organizations such as Asian Americans United, Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance spearheaded voter registration and education efforts in Asian American communities, offering resources, outreach, and election day assistance in voters' native languages. The Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance reached more than 62,000 voters in 15 languages, and Asian American turnout likely helped sway Pennsylvania's tight Senate race, with roughly 74 percent of the demographic casting their ballots for Democrats.

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  • At the heart of sanity and support, a youth community leads the way

    November 15, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ajibode, Oyo State

    The Toosdei Space provides people with a safe, judgment-free platform to express themselves, talk about their stresses and struggles, and get support. Members meet in person and communicate on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Discord to talk about a range of topics and issues from politics to relationships to mental health and social pressures.

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  • Haihuwa Lafiya: Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip at a Time

    November 15, 2022 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

    The Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Transport Scheme helps to increase access to healthcare services for women and newborns in rural areas through its informal transport/ambulance service. There are currently 2,500 registered drivers with the program willing to transport those in need of care and they serve about 70-90 women in labor each month.

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  • Election officials feared the worst. Here's why baseless claims haven't fueled chaos

    November 14, 2022 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Arizona

    Ahead of the 2022 midterms, election officials across the country ramped up their social media efforts by leveraging strategies used by those who spread disinformation, with many local governments using templates created by the National Association of State Election Directors. Officials also used social media to quell rumors and conspiracy theories in the midst of the election, such as in Maricopa County, where quick online outreach about technical difficulties with voting machines resulted in less online speculation than the county experienced in 2020.

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  • How this Texas election official is winning voters' trust

    November 14, 2022 |

    Votebeat Texas |

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    Response Location: United States, Forth Worth, Texas

    In an effort to minimize disruptions from impassioned poll watchers, one Texas county enhanced transparency by offering tours of the elections office, installing large TV screens to broadcast the tabulation process, publicly posting often-requested information online, and hosting workshops to walk residents through every step of election procedures. The county has been praised for its approach and the 2022 midterm election went off without any outbursts from voting activists.

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  • PWDs Faced Challenges at Airports, but CARE Nigeria has Come up with Change Intervention

    November 14, 2022 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    The Center for Ability, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment (CARE) helps people with disabilities navigate the boarding and departing process at airports by setting up a disability desk with resources including people trained in navigating the challenges people with disabilities often face at airports.

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