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  • Children's nutrition program, revved up in the pandemic, faces severe cuts

    January 08, 2024 |

    Stateline |

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    Response Location: United States

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress and the Department of Agriculture changed the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) to make the program more accessible. Innovations included allowing virtual appointments and increased funding for fruit and vegetable vouchers, among other changes. These changes led to significant program growth, estimating 6.6 million WIC participants in 2023.

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  • Beating the Odds on Chronic Homelessness in Minneapolis

    December 22, 2023 |

    Bloomberg |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    In Minnesota, Hennepin County is using a housing-first approach, working with individuals on their specific needs, and focusing on the most vulnerable populations first to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in the county.

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  • Double Up Food Bucks helps Detroit senior access fresh food

    November 09, 2023 |

    Planet Detroit |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Double Up Food Bucks offers dollar-for-dollar matching of up to $10 daily for fresh fruits and vegetables for those enrolled in SNAP. The program addresses affordability issues that historically prevented people from accessing fresh, nutritious foods. Double Up Food Bucks works with more than 250 grocery stores throughout the state to provide widespread access to fresh produce.

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  • New South Dallas tech hub at ICDC offers face-to-face help with digital connections

    October 27, 2023 |

    Dallas Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

    At the first Connected Dallas anchor site, South Dallas residents can get access to high-speed internet, technology education from trained professionals, help applying for local and federal benefits, and more. Since opening in August 2023, the site has served 47 residents so far.

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  • City gathering input on federal pandemic aid to combat homelessness

    October 26, 2023 |

    KRWG-PBS |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act is being used to combat homelessness and housing insecurity by using federal dollars to provide affordable rental housing — like Desert Hope apartments — rental assistance for tenants and other supportive services for those experiencing homelessness.

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  • The long struggle over taxing the rich

    August 23, 2023 |

    Center for Public Integrity |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    New bills passed by the state governments in Washington and Massachusetts are starting to make the states’ tax systems more equitable by increasing taxes on the wealthiest residents.

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  • New Health Department program puts nurses in the homes of high-risk moms, babies in Mississippi

    August 09, 2023 |

    Mississippi Today |

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    Response Location: United States, Mississippi

    Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies pairs registered nurse case managers with women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, specifically targeting those in rural communities where access to care is limited. The program provides health education, emotional support and targeted care from nutritionists and social workers at no direct cost. Since launching, the program has provided services to about 640 patients around the state.

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  • As states hunt for new voters, Massachusetts adds thousands via Medicaid applications

    July 06, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    After Massachusetts added automatic voter registration to its Medicaid application process, the number of people in the state who registered through social service agencies jumped from roughly 30,000 to more than 160,000. Residents are given the option to opt out of voter registration when applying for health benefits rather than opting in.

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  • Women in Nasarawa community utilize government's stipend to provide portable water

    June 15, 2023 |

    Radio Nigeria |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Nasarawa

    The Conditional Cash Transfer program provides a monthly stipend to low-income individuals. The program was implemented in six local government areas and benefits over 48,000 people. Thanks to the funds from the program, several local women were able to pool their stipends together to repair their area’s only borehole to ensure locals have access to clean water.

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  • Veterans program shows way to reducing all homelessness

    April 12, 2023 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    In Washington, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority distributes vouchers to veterans experiencing homelessness that they can use to pay for housing. The organization also connects veterans with local resources to help them manage the process.

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