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Longmont's Hopelight Medical Clinic providing free or low-cost care

Carah Wertheimer

October 18, 2016 |

Times-Call |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Longmont, Colorado

In Longmont, Colorado the Hopelight Medical Clinic is fondly referred to as the "little clinic that could" since it provides services such as low-cost medical care, free wellness support groups, health counseling and after-school music and art classes. Based on a two-pronged approach of lessening the patient load on local hospitals while also creating a culture of collaboration amongst local doctors, the pilot program aims to treat those that are most impacted by the income gap.

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Generational Poverty: Is There a Way Out?

Steve Volk

September 18, 2016 |

Philadelphia Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For many people experiencing poverty, the struggle to make ends meet and provide for their children is common across generations. In Philadelphia, non-profit programs are recognizing that aspect of poverty and helping to ensure that the next generation is better equipped to be economically secure - not by solely focusing on the children, but by addressing the underlying issue and focusing on parents and grandparents as well. So far, the initiatives are helping families reconnect and create a better future.

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For Refugees in Lebanon, Cash Instead of Camps.

Tina Rosenberg

September 13, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Lebanon

In Lebanon, services for refugees are often misguided and ineffective. To address this issue, the country created a cash-debit card allowance for refugees, providing a more appropriate resource than the typical aid program.

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Save the refugees, become a banker

Sanne Blauw Maite Vermeulen

September 08, 2016 |

The Correspondent |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Research has shown that "feel good altruism" is making you feel good but is not helping people in need. In order to pivot towards "effective altruism," one must question many factors like effectiveness, beneficiaries, consequences, the probability of success, and areas of neglect. The most effective altruism just might be donating to impactful charities with measurable outcomes.

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In Uganda, Fostering a World without Adoption

Kathryn Joyce

September 06, 2016 |

Bright Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda

In Uganda, where international adoptions and orphanages are the most present form of child welfare, nonprofits like Reunite, Alternative Care Initiatives-Uganda, and CALM Africa are shifting the country to a welfare model focused on family reunification and community-based foster care. Although pilot programs are still small, there is also a focus on closing technical loopholes and providing practical support to encourage foster care programs.

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Singapore-designed weatherHyde tent for those made homeless a hit on Internet

Priscilla Goy

August 29, 2016 |

The Straits Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi, Rajasthan

A weatherproof tent for homeless families performed well in a pilot, winning design awards and public praise, even before becoming commercially available. The tent requires no tools to set up and can fit two adults and three children. For one family, it was their first home together after six years of living separately in single-gender shelters.

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How volunteers feed thousands of hungry South Jersey children with just leftovers

Diane D'Amico Thomas Barlas

August 28, 2016 |

The Press of Atlantic City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Jersey

Farmers and volunteers are working together to help feed the hungry in New Jersey. New Jersey Agricultural Society's Farmers Against Hunger Program relies on gleaning to turn food waste into a meal for someone in need; similar programs across the country are also using unsold or unwanted produce to make an impact.

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Reconciliation: A Tale of Two Seas

Hebah Fisher Razan Alzayani Lilly Crown

August 27, 2016 |

Kerning Cultures |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Bahrain

Sectarian conflict in Bahrain has torn friends and families apart, splitting the country into Sunni versus Shi’a. To soften the divisions, Bahrain Foundation for Reconciliation and Civil Discourse has hosted at least one event every month since its founding in 2012, inviting people from all ideologies to participate. These events include dialogue dinners, seminars, and even exchange trips to Northern Ireland and South Africa to learn about reconciliation experiences in those countries.

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Microsoft: No Single Organization Can Close Skills Gap

Devin Thorpe

August 24, 2016 |

Forbes |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Microsoft and Boys and Girls Clubs of America are partnering to expand access to computer science education. A pilot program in 25 clubs across the country exposed 1,000 kids and teens to the first two levels of a four-part coding series. Despite its promise, the program faces impact limitations and scaling challenges including a lack of experienced instructors.

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Great Falls keeping vets off the street

Jenn Rowell

August 04, 2016 |

Great Falls Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls has had success finding homes for Veterans. Through word of mouth, volunteers, and communication between agencies homes and programs have been set up to house veterans and facilitate finding them employment.

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