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  • Cash-assistance programs are spreading in New York. The jury's out on what's a winning formula.

    February 20, 2023 |

    Gothamist |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A cash assistance program by the Child Center of NY provides low-income residents with $200 monthly grants to use as they wish. The only stipulation is that they meet with the cohort of others in the program every month, too.

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  • People face a 'desperate' reality after leaving prison. Two Atlanta women are pushing to change that.

    February 17, 2023 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    Barred Business campaigns for improved laws against discrimination in the city and connects residents of Atlanta, Georgia, who were formerly incarcerated with services, funding, and housing.

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  • Project provides sustainable income to mothers of disabled children in Armenia

    February 15, 2023 |

    Euro News Week |

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    Response Location: Armenia

    A social enterprise in Armenia employs single mothers of children with disabilities so they can work from home and receive a sustainable income. The company, Ardook Household Assistant, offers washing, drying, and ironing services for clothes and linens.

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  • They Built 335 Miles Of Bike Lanes In 24 Months

    February 15, 2023 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States

    The Final Mile project built 335 miles of bike lanes across five U.S. cities in 24 months to provide more transportation options outside of driving cars and make bike riding more accessible, thus addressing the urgent climate crisis, equitable access to goods and services and public health.

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  • Grand Ronde opens opioid treatment clinic

    February 13, 2023 |

    ICT News |

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    Response Location: Grand Ronde, United States, Oregon

    Great Circle Recovery is the first tribally run opioid treatment clinic in the state and is opening up its second location. Approximately 250 people visit the clinic on a daily basis to access medications that help those suffering from addiction. The centers also provide access to counselors, case management and other medical services to support patients on their recovery journey.

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  • Primary Health Centre Renovations Revitalise Community Healthcare in Ogun State

    February 13, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

    To help strengthen the primary healthcare system, the government has set out to establish at least one functional health center in each ward throughout the state. The renovation project has also involved the community in the planning to ensure these new centers are well-equipped to meet each community’s specific needs. As of August of last year, the project has renovated 63 out of the 236 targeted health centers.

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  • Contested community college degree programs help fill job training gaps, ease student debt

    February 13, 2023 |

    AfroLA |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    A pilot program in California allows community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees programs in areas such as health information management and interaction design. In 2016-17, nearly three quarters of graduates from the pilot degree programs finished their studies without taking any loans, and about 80 percent found work within three months of graduating.

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  • Regional Shelter Offers Opportunity for Reclaimed Lives

    February 13, 2023 |

    Fort Wayne Media Collaborative |

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    Response Location: United States, Auburn, Indiana

    Fortify Life takes a holistic approach to addressing homelessness and also provides emergency and long-term stays in a renovated motel for people experiencing homelessness. Long-term guests participate in a micropayment program that teaches them how to budget and become financially self-sufficient. Since 2021, Fortify Life has helped 179 families with emergency or transitional housing.

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  • Nuns' social work schools form church workers for 'justice-based society' in India

    February 13, 2023 |

    Global Sisters Report |

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    The Daughters of the Heart of Mary work to train people within the church, specifically nuns and priests, to become social workers. The group came to India in 1951, and currently teaches about 600 students in both bachelor's and master's courses in social work, as well as counseling and psychology.

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  • Mississippi Evangelicals Prepare to Welcome Dobbs Babies

    February 13, 2023 |

    Christianity Today |

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    Response Location: United States, Mississippi

    Embrace Grace is a 12-week program that supports single parents and women facing unplanned pregnancies and works to coach churches to be more accepting and open their doors and their hearts to those in need, specifically in the wake of the Dobbs. V. Jackson and Roe v. Wade overturn. There are currently about 20 churches across the state involved in the program.

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