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Is Sausage the Missing Link in the Great Bait Debate?

Moira Donovan

November 29, 2022 |

Hakai Magazine |

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Response Location: Canada, Prince Edward Island

Sausages made of fish processing waste and other bait alternatives are under development in Canada as members of the fishing industry work to save the declining populations of popular lobster bait fish like mackerel and herring.

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Peru is tackling water scarcity with nature-based solutions, leading the way in Latin America

Kimberley Brown

November 29, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: Peru, Moyobamba

Cities in Peru are adopting a nature-based solution project in which they charge residents one Peruvian sol with their water bill each month to fund local watershed and rainforest conservation.

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How Pandemic Aid Is Boosting a Seattle-Area Tribe

Amy Yee

November 29, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: Port Madison Indian Reservation, United States, Suquamish, Washington

As the prosperity of its local casino has driven up rents and mortgage rates, the Suquamish tribal government has prioritized affordable housing with initiatives such as mortgage assistance, subsidized rental houses, rent-to-own programs, and small studio homes. The reservation now has about 140 homes for tribal members and the community is allocating funding from the American Rescue Plan to build more.

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RTD hires its first homeless outreach coordinator to visit stations, offer services to those illegally camped

Jennifer Brown

November 29, 2022 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Through a collaborative effort between the Jefferson Center, the community mental health center for Jefferson County, and RTD train stations, those experiencing homelessness are receiving help. RTD hosts a homeless navigator that connects people at bus and train stations to mental health centers. The collaboration also links those in need with shelters, a hot meal, or even needle-exchange programs.

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Reviving old strip malls: What can Mansfield learn from Woburn, Mass.?

Katie Ellington Serrao

November 29, 2022 |

Richland Source |

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Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

As strip malls continue to decline, some urban planning and real estate experts are advocating to turn the spaces into mixed-use developments with both residential and commercial spaces. This redevelopment is an opportunity to revitalize and enrich a community by creating a village-like setting, like Woburn Village, with its 175,000 square-feet of commercial space and 350 housing units.

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The Supermarket Lending Shoppers Money for Groceries

Katherine Latham

November 28, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the supermarket Iceland Foods gives out interest-free microloans on pre-loaded cards during school holidays for families to spread out their grocery bills over time when finances are most stretched. The program also reduces pressure on food banks that are already struggling to meet demand.

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This Youth-led Nonprofit is Helping Nigerians Deal with Mental Health Problems

Mohammed Taoheed

November 28, 2022 |

The Solutions Paper |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Nigerian nonprofit Idimma is helping those who cannot afford to travel to access mental health care by connecting them with trained counselors. After connecting with those in need of help, the organization provides a mental health screening and refers them to specialists.

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New York City's Public School on an Island

David Kidd

November 28, 2022 |

Governing |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The Harbor School, a public high school located on Governors Island, prepares students to work in maritime fields and exposes them to public service careers such as the Coast Guard. They get the opportunity to do hands-on work in the community, including through a project to study the health of New York Harbor and a program that aims to re-establish the harbor's oyster population.

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For Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia, Facebook becomes a tool for empowerment

Liani MK

November 28, 2022 |

Southeast Asia Globe |

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Response Location: Malaysia

Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia are leveraging Facebook groups to raise awareness around poor working conditions, empower migrant workers to understand their labor rights, and provide a source of community and connection for employees who are often isolated and in need of support.

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"Golden Girls" find community and safety in Western Slope shelter

Nancy Lofholm

November 28, 2022 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Grand Junction, Colorado

The Golden Girls shelter has been providing meals, medical aid, and other support services for women with children who are experiencing homelessness. Since the Golden Girls living space opened, the program has served a total of 50 women ranging in age from the early 50s to late 70s. While at the shelter, staff members help them complete paperwork so they can receive Social Security payments, pensions, or alimony, and apply for affordable housing. They’re also provided medical care, counseling, and assistance finding jobs.

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