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A Program in Galveston Turns Discarded Oyster Shells Into Treasure

Jody Serrano

February 05, 2021 |

Gizmodo |

Photojournalism |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Galveston, Texas

A nonprofit is taking discarded oyster shells from restaurants and giving them a new purpose as homes for marine life in Galveston, Texas. The Galveston Bay Foundation started an oyster recycling program, which have now grown to include 10 area restaurants. Oysters are collected weekly, at no cost to restaurants, then taken to a facility to be processed and disinfected naturally. "The program has recycled 1,072 tons of oyster shells."

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Video Game-Themed Writing Workshops Draw Homeless Teens Together in a Time of Isolation

Claudia Irizarry Aponte

February 04, 2021 |

The City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Bronx shelters have teamed up with industry professionals to put together an after-school program offering students an opportunity to receive mentorship. In the program, which is based around video game-themed writing workshops, students are able to practice their writing skills, while being able to manage pandemic-induced isolation by connecting with other students and instructors.

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With free print newspaper, Indian farmers record their protest

Rina Chandran

February 04, 2021 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

Because of internet shutdowns, six friends created a bilingual newspaper to document and record the farmer protests in India. Thousands of farmers have been protesting for weeks about the government’s new agricultural laws. Since there are many older farmers and the government has blocked the internet, they give out free print copies of their biweekly “Trolley Times” newspaper with information on speeches, medical aid, and community kitchens. While producing the newspaper has become harder, they are able to print about 5,000 copies for the farmers.

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Vermont Plans to Send Cash to Immigrant Farmworkers Left Out of Stimulus

Elizabeth Hewitt

February 04, 2021 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Vermont

Vermont approved coronavirus relief funding for immigrants who did not qualify for federal aid in the first round of the CARES Act. Migrant farm workers play a vital role in Vermont’s dairy industry and were hailed as essential workers who ensured a functioning local food supply during the pandemic. Undocumented immigrants have disproportionately been affected by the pandemic, but the majority of states have not provided this demographic with a financial security net.

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Georgia's Mental Health Champions

Tina (Tiko) Tsomaia Ia Shalamberidze

February 02, 2021 |

Transitions Online |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Georgia

Across Georgia, a community-based mental health care approach has decreased both the duration and frequency of hospitalization for clients. This approach relies on mental health and other healthcare specialists delivering care to clients via mobile teams.

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As Port Angeles reopens its schools, students readjust to routine

Dahlia Bazzaz

February 01, 2021 |

The Seattle Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Port Angeles, Washington

A school in the city of Port Angeles has been reopened since October 2020, it offers valuable pandemic lessons for other schools that are in the process of reopening. Aside from logistical things like temperature checks, there are other things teachers are looking out for in classroom: mental health, energy levels, and teaching kids how to learn again. “Right now, my priority is less about content, and more about executive functioning — reteaching students how to learn."

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The "Secret Handshake"—A Program Gifting Cannabis to Unhoused People

Doug Johnson

February 01, 2021 |

Filter |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, the Sidewalk Project gives unhoused people gifts of marijuana to ease their anxiety and to show kindness. Since its start in the spring of 2020, the group has gifted gram-sized portions of weed nearly 1,000 times. The harm-reduction group gets its supply from growers who donate weed that isn't up to commercial-grade snuff. Evidence is mixed on whether marijuana is an effective antidote to opioid withdrawal symptoms, but Sidewalk says it has helped some by making them more relaxed. Personal use of marijuana is legal in California, with restrictions on quantities that can be transferred.

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El camino por delante

Katherine Stanley Obando

January 30, 2021 |

El Colectivo 506 |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica

Costa Rica logró mejorar las condiciones sanitarias y monitoreo de bienestar de migrantes de Nicaragua y Panamá que vienen al país para la cosecha del café. Se logró mediante la implementación interinstitucional de una tarjeta binacional de migración durante la pandemia causada por el COVID-19.

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When church goes online: Battle Creek congregation finds opportunity in pandemic imposed alternative

Jane Simons

January 28, 2021 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Battle Creek, Michigan

In Battle Creek, Michigan, a church has turned to holding online Sunday service during the pandemic, and in doing so, has gained a larger congregation. While there are limitations to attending online services, and some don't feel like "Internet-based connections" are real, around 200 people still attend each online service, including some individuals from overseas.

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West Virginia has a simple system that avoids wasting vaccine doses

Adele Peters

January 28, 2021 |

FastCompany |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, West Virginia

West Virginia has implemented a digital platform that allows residents to sign up for notifications if leftover doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available for use near them. Although the system is only accessible to those with internet, it has resulted in far fewer people phoning the hotline, which in turn has allowed for greater ease for those without internet access to sign up for appointments.

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