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The Troubled City of San Bernardino Works to Save Its Library

Deborah Fallows

February 16, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, San Bernardino, California

In the aftermath of the 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, the city relies on the public library as a grounding location that welcomes all. Though the library has seen drastic cuts in funding and staff, it invests in community ties and volunteer relationships to make sure the city has a welcoming place with adequate resources and an environment that fosters acceptance and curiosity.

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Crossing the Rubicon for disaster response

Catherine Cheney

January 12, 2016 |

Devex |

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Response Location: Haiti, Port-au-Prince

Last year, Team Rubicon carried out 35 domestic operations and three international operations, with overlapping missions in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Barikiki, Kiribati, as well as an operation in Roseau, Dominica. The humanitarian organization has two goals: improving overseas disaster response and finding new ways to bring military veterans into humanitarian operations.

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Adapting the Midtown model to the neighborhoods

MJ Galbraith

December 22, 2015 |

Model D |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

To counteract the deteriorating commercial hub of four Detroit neighborhoods, the community development organization Live6 is engaging with locals and investing in the area. By working with anchor institutions, including a local college and a university, Live6 is adapting a development model that has worked for other Detroit neighborhoods. The group is redeveloping the area while being inclusive of the current residents.

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Lifelong Heroes: Meet The Vets Who Rebuild Communities After Disasters

Alexandra Svokos

November 11, 2015 |

Elite Daily |

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Response Location: United States, Columbia, South Carolina

Team Rubicon, a non-profit organization of military veterans that provides disaster relief, has provided relief after flooding in Detroit, tornadoes in Oklahoma, a typhoon in the Philippines and an earthquake in Nepal, among dozens of other communities across the globe.

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For Students With a Mission, a Little Capital Goes a Long Way

Tina Rosenberg

September 11, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

At a time when university students lack opportunities and financial help to test their innovative business ideas, the Resolution Project supports higher education students who have ideas for socially responsible businesses and charities. Resolution offers small awards to start businesses as well as mentor opportunities that enable networking and business collaboration with experts.

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How Soldier On hired 92 formerly homeless veterans

Aaron Brummer

September 04, 2015 |

The Ithaca Voice |

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Response Location: United States, Ithaca, New York

Solider On is an organization that serves homeless veterans in 18 counties across central New York. Of their 180 employees, 92 used to be homeless themselves and another 15 are veterans. They travel everywhere to find people who need help and then work with them to get anything they need, such as housing or employment. Some participants testify to how much the program has changed their lives.

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Sharing Art Helps Medical Students Connect With Dementia Patients

Ina Yang

August 05, 2015 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Many medical students are intimidated by the challenge of having to gather accurate histories and establish connections with patients with dementia. A non-profit, Arts and Minds, is helping students get more comfortable by connecting them with patients outside of the clinic through museum visits.

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An Artificial Limb Can Bring Hope — But Who's Going To Make It?

Amy Yee

July 23, 2015 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka

Prosthetics can change lives, but in some countries there aren't enough people trained to make the needed limbs, braces and splints. To address the shortage in Bangladesh, the Center for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed is partnering with Red Cross and international donors to offer free training for local clinicians, and free treatment for patients.

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Those Who Can, Teach

Nancy Cook

June 30, 2015 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, California

A California-based nonprofit is working to solve the state's teacher shortage by bringing private-sector professionals who have worked in science, technology, engineering, and math fields into public school classrooms. The rigorous application process, which is followed by professional development and training, has had no shortage of interested applicants.

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Sarasota: A glimpse into American poverty's future

Amy Kaslow

June 29, 2015 |

Fortune |

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Response Location: United States, Sarasota, Florida

In Sarasota, Florida, residents invested in change contend that for the poor to move beyond survival mode and break a multi-generational cycle, they need a wraparound strategy, rather than one-off or isolated services. The community is slowly growing programs like the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, which helps to fund and support comprehensive programs that build sustainable change. This article explores solutions being pursued by the county from job training for adults to after school support for students.

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