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Community members chip in to help people in recovery

Jordyn Grzelewski

February 11, 2018 |

The Vindicator |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Youngstown, Ohio

A Youngstown, Ohio group assembles care packages for people in substance abuse recovery as well as for family members who have lost a loved one. With these packages, people isolated by illness or grief are provided with emotional support through challenging times.

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Taking back control: how a remote island in Alaska tackled domestic abuse

Jill Burke

February 08, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Alaska

Residents of Alaska's St. Paul Island live through a legacy of generational trauma that includes high rates of domestic violence, child abuse, and alcoholism. However, the Island's political leadership have accomplished financial control and are using the funds for a comprehensive system of services to help their community break the cycle.

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After Unthinkable Loss

Sarah Conway

February 05, 2018 |

City Bureau |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

A healing circle in Chicago brings together women who have lost their children through violence or incarceration to give one another support through the grieving process. It's part of an overall move toward restorative justice in Chicago, but is the only peace circle in the city devoted exclusively to mothers, who were often overlooked in outreach efforts, according to the nun who helped launch it. Many of the women cannot afford therapy and the group helps them avoid isolation.

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U.S. Program in Greece Helps Refugees Become Students Again

Nikolia Apostolou

February 05, 2018 |

Al-Fanar Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Greece, Athens

Thousands of refugees have settled in Greece, many of them want to continue their education. One program helps them do that, “Education Unites: From Camp to Campus, gives 200 scholarships to refugees so they can attend classes at one of three U.S.-affiliated colleges in Athens and Thessaloniki.”After finishing the program students earn a certificate that could help them attend a U.S. affiliated school. ‘“One door has opened, and we’re now waiting for other doors to open as well.”

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Before #MeToo, women janitors organized to fight workplace harassment

Sasha Khokha

January 29, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

After watching a documentary film about women janitors getting assaulted during the night shift, janitors began to organize around a campaign called “Ya Basta — “Enough is Enough.” They began to protest for legislation that would protect them. A bill that would require supervisors to undergo sexual harassment training was sent to the floor, and janitors participated in a five day hunger strike calling for the governor to sign it. "Not just one or two, but thousands are behind me, speaking up. Maybe our world as immigrant women will change.”

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Remixed book covers imagine a young adult book series that confronts racism

Ada Tseng

January 26, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

When it comes to young adult books, there's a lack of representation. Historically, few YA books grapple with issues like race and identity. Phil Yu, decided to tackle the issue by re-appropriating covers of The BabySitters Club with alternate book titles that portray the issues the character, Claudia Kishi, might've dealt with. There are also more authors writing books which center around protagonists who are people of color.

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Drug crisis in Ohio: What solutions are making a difference?

Katie Wedell Doug Oplinger

January 23, 2018 |

Dayton Daily News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

As a state, Ohio has shifted time and resources towards fighting the opioid addiction crisis, with many agencies, organizations and people collaborating on solutions. The standout solution thus far has been the Community Overdose Action Team which combines efforts to work on "eight focus areas from increasing treatment accessibility to decreasing the illegal supply of drugs."

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In a district losing money, students from afar fill the gap

David Erickson

January 21, 2018 |

Missoulian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Montana

After a 2010 mill closure led to school staff cuts and student departures and threatened to compromise the central role of the K-12 institution in the community, a small rural town on the outskirts of Missoula took a risk and opened its doors to out-of-district students. By welcoming over 100 new pupils through a screening process and benefiting from the resulting extra state funding, Frenchtown jumpstarted a district-wide revival.

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When Being Unproductive Saves a Career

Courtney E. Martin

January 18, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In the United States, executive leaders of non-profits have a high turn-over rate due to workplace fatigue. The Durfee Foundation has pioneered funding 3-month sabbaticals for directors of non-profits to “decompress” so that they can return to work feeling refreshed and productive. Research has shown that these sabbaticals have improved relationships with the board and other organizations. Now more foundations across the country offer funding for sabbaticals.

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Farming Brings Refugees Closer to Home Through Food and Community

Sammi-Jo Lee

January 18, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The Transplanting Tradition Community Farm, based outside of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has given ethnic Karen, Chin, and Burmese immigrants families space to grow and sell food, as well as receive trainings and other services. But they aren't farming just for money - the farm can help refugees find a sense of home and happiness in a new country.

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