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  • A familiar setting for older adults, and respite for those who care for them

    February 22, 2023 |

    Second Wave Michigan |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides care to elders including adult day care, home health care and supplies like bed rails, eyeglasses and access to medications, while simultaneously providing respite to family caregivers. Studies show PACE program participants have lower rates of hospital use and shorter lengths of stay compared to those participating in other programs or opting for general nursing home care. The PACE centers in Metro Detroit serve 1,600 adults across its seven centers. Statewide, there are 14 active PACE programs across 24 centers.

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  • Reimagining Schoolyards to Improve Health and Learning

    February 22, 2023 |

    Governing |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Green Schoolyards America is launching the California Schoolyard Forest System in partnership with the California Department of Education and other area groups to develop schoolyard forests at K-12 schools to provide shade for students as temperatures continue to rise. Planting more trees on campuses can help protect children from heat-related health issues and promote more physical activity during recess.

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  • Disrupting the Business of Bail

    February 22, 2023 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Minnesota

    The Minnesota Freedom Fund is a nonprofit that covers bail payments for people who are jailed and cannot afford bail while awaiting trial.

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  • These perks and benefits are critical to keeping paid caregivers healthy

    February 22, 2023 |

    Second Wave Michigan |

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    Response Location: United States, Plainwell, Michigan

    To prevent burnout and increase employee retention, Ascension Hospitals offers its employees resources like online and in-person therapy, crisis hotlines, incentive pay for holidays and extra hours, mental health check-ins and even tuition reimbursement. These measures help employees feel appreciated and when employees feel taken care of they’re less likely to quit their jobs or leave the caregiving profession altogether.

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  • Democracy vouchers are back, but do they neutralize big money in local politics?

    February 21, 2023 |

    KUOW Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Seattle's democracy voucher program, which gives residents $25 vouchers to donate to local candidates of their choice, has resulted in a more diverse donor pool and a big jump in the number of candidates running for local office. But the city has also seen an increase in "outside" spending from groups working on behalf of candidates since the program was implemented.

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  • With Three Core Approaches, This Nonprofit is Giving Hope of Life to Children Battling Deadly Cancer in Nigeria

    February 21, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    The Okapi Cancer Foundation works to raise funds to support children diagnosed with cancer. On top of providing financial support for treatments, the organization also does advocacy work and childhood cancer awareness campaigns and also hosts yearly training for doctors providing cancer treatment to children. So far the organization has supported over 200 patients.

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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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