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Strawberry Week addresses period poverty, battles inflation

Rae Daniel

January 24, 2023 |

KSHB-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

The nonprofit Strawberry Week Society is tackling period poverty in Kansas City, Missouri, by providing free menstrual products to organizations that help those in need.

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A California town's wastewater is helping it battle drought

Naoki Nitta

January 23, 2023 |

Grist |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Healdsburg, California

To comply with federal environmental wastewater discharge regulations, Healdsburg, California, upgraded its wastewater-reclamation facility to purify water enough for reuse. In order to reduce the amount of water discharged into the local river, the city made the purified water free to use for pastures, agriculture, residential use, and non-dairy livestock.

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Volunteers plant mini-forests in Paris to slow climate change, tackle heatwaves

Charlotte Wilkins

January 22, 2023 |

France 24 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: France, Paris

Volunteers of a nonprofit tree-planting initiative in Paris are planting pocket forests, based on Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki’s method, to increase biodiversity and combat extreme heat. These mini-forests are made of native species planted close together at random to mimic a natural forest.

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How to build a better bike-share program

Gabriela Aoun Angueira

January 20, 2023 |

Grist |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

A community-led nonprofit restarted New Orleans’ bike-sharing program Blue Bikes with a focus on affordability and equity after a for-profit company ended it during the pandemic. The founders used the bike stands and tools left behind from the original program, the city provided spaces for the bike racks, and the funders provided money for a fleet of bicycles.

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The Chicago Tool Library Has You Covered For Nearly Everything

Jon Hansen

January 19, 2023 |

Block Club Chicago |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Tool Library allows members to borrow a wide variety of tools through a pay-what-you-want-membership model.

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Left out of government plan, Cross River village fights to end open defecation

Violet Ikong

January 18, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Agbara, Cross River

To combat health and sanitary issues arising from high rates of open defecation and a lack of government support, community members worked together to fund and build 14 easily accessible toilets that are cleaned daily and open for anyone to use.

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PC(USA) churches in New York provide a genuine welcome to all God's children

Mike Givler

January 17, 2023 |

Presbyterians Today |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Auburn, New York

Westminster Presbyterian Church in New York opens its doors to create the Pride House, a safe space for local LGBTQIA+ youth, once a week. Organizers provide snacks and games, and participation in the church is not required.

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Trans Chicagoans Finding Joy in gods closet

Jon Hansen

January 12, 2023 |

Block Club Chicago |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Gods Closet runs clothing popup shops for transgender and gender nonconforming people in Chicago. All of the clothing is free and the organizers create a safe, celebratory environment with stylists, photographers, and music.

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Could fixing abandoned homes reduce gun violence in Philly? New research says yes

Sammy Caiola

January 09, 2023 |

WHYY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Researchers have found that cleaning up and making repairs to homes is leading to reduced gun violence. The city’s Basic Systems Repair Program facilitates these interventions by providing free repairs for low-income households and abandoned buildings that can often become hubs for illegal activity and gun storage. These improvements help address stigma, boost local moral and improve the overall look and feel of the city by cleaning up vacant lots and business storefronts.

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North Carolina church's classes on cooking, music, art and more raise money for local charities

Egan Millard

January 09, 2023 |

Episcopal News Service |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Southern Shores, North Carolina

The After Dark at All Saints program at the All Saints Episcopal Church hosts community classes taught by volunteers on a variety of topics like cooking and history to provide locals with a means to stay connected during the winter months. On top of building community and fostering connections, the program also raises money for various charities, raising nearly $200,000 over the past decade.

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