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Hotline connects formerly incarcerated people with reentry resources

Rachel Crumpler

October 08, 2024 |

North Carolina Health News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

In North Carolina, the Recidivism Reduction Call Center connects people who were formerly incarcerated with resources that will help them reenter their communities, like housing options and second chance employers.

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Slaughterhouse Workers Seek a 'Brave New Life' but Challenges Remain

Grace Hussain

September 24, 2024 |

Sentient |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Greeley, Colorado

The volunteer-run Brave New Life Project is helping slaughterhouse workers in Colorado find less-grueling jobs that are meaningful and pay as well as the slaughterhouse. The nonprofit helps them create resumes, get transportation to new jobs, and access translation services.

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Safety Training Gives Ugandan Women Chance At Motorcycle Taxi Jobs

Rhonet Atwiine

June 27, 2024 |

Solutions Now Africa |

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Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

Women Rising for Africa is training women to become boda boda taxi drivers, teaching them the necessary skills to enter the male-dominated industry and gain financial independence. The organization enrolls the women in defensive riding, road safety, self-defence, financial literacy and first-aid classes to equip them when entering the business. Since 2022, the group has trained 90 women riders.

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Faith-Based Initiative Helping Nigerians Beat Unemployment

Chinonso Kenneth

May 30, 2024 |

Religion Unplugged |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Youths United for God Global Foundation trains youth in various skills and trades, such as cutting hair, farming and working with computers, to help them become better equipped to secure jobs and income. Training sessions run every three months, and so far over 1,000 youths have been directly impacted by the program, many of which have gone on to forge careers and gain a sense of financial security with their newly-learned skills.

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North Carolina shelter for at-risk single moms charts pro-life path in a post-Roe world

Maggie Phillips

May 06, 2024 |

America Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Greensboro, North Carolina

The Room at the Inn is one of only six licensed maternity homes in the entire state and is the only one that also serves as a homeless shelter for single mothers. Room at the Inn provides a variety of services to support new mothers, including child care, vocational training and employment assistance. Following the overturn of Dobbs, the Room at the Inn has seen an increase in demand to the point that it’s expanding to support more mothers and provide more services.

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California to expand re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. Here's how they work

Levi Sumagaysay

April 24, 2024 |

CalMatters |

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Response Location: United States, California

California is shifting to expand programs that help give incarcerated people the skills and knowledge they need to effectively transition back into society. Various re-entry programs for men and women across the state that connect people with education and job resources helped dropped recidivism rates from 44.6% to 41.9%, based on the state’s most recent data, and also cost taxpayers less than the average cost of incarceration.

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How to help reduce elder poverty? Keep Chicago seniors employed

Amy Yee

April 12, 2024 |

Chicago Sun-Times |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides support to seniors seeking employment, especially those who speak limited English, have a disability, were incarcerated, or are homeless, as they may need extra help. SCSEP has offered over one million low-income seniors part-time work placement and training. Since forming, about half of the one million participants have gone on to find full-time, unsubsidized employment.

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Capital Region localities continue efforts to resettle migrants

Dave Lucas

April 10, 2024 |

WAMC Northeast Public Radio |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Albany, New York

The Refugee and Immigration Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) helps migrants who have attained legal work status find jobs after the state eased requirements for asylum seekers looking for work, particularly in the state government. RISSE offers English language classes, immigration assistance and a case management program. In the past year alone, the total number of RISSE participants doubled.

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Breaking barriers, building businesses: Inside the Kano program empowering marginalized youth

Yahuza Bawage

January 29, 2024 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

The GIRL-H program provides skill training and business assistance to youth from marginalized communities. Participants receive education and training in an area of their choosing and once they complete the training, they receive start-up capital to help them start their own businesses. The program has helped over 6,000 youth learn a new skill and start an entrepreneurial venture.

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Campesinos nicaragüenses impulsan modelo de producción autosustentable en Costa Rica

Donaldo Hernández

January 26, 2024 |

Voice of America (VOA) |

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3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Costa Rica

En una zona rural de Costa Rica, un grupo de campesinos nicaragüenses forzados a salir de su país logró levantar una comunidad productiva. Rentaron varias manzanas de tierra para trabajar en la agricultura y la ganadería, como lo hacían en su natal Nicaragua. Informa Donaldo Hernández.

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