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Fresh start in the kitchen: Ruthie's Cafe helps rebuild lives in South Dallas

Cecilie Brattli, Jayden Jones

February 20, 2025 |

Dallas Doing Good |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Through the second chance employment program at Ruthie’s Cafe, people who have been impacted by the justice system can work in a supportive environment that also helps them get access to resources like transportation and housing assistance.

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Cycling to school almost became extinct – until one man revived the bike bus

Jonathan Maus

February 20, 2025 |

The Guardian |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

The bike bus is a group of kids and families that bike to school together. With the help of social media, one former school teacher created several viral moments that turned the bike bus concept into a widespread phenomenon. There are currently more than 200 bike buses across the U.S., offering health benefits, cutting down on car use and building community.

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In the state with the most C-sections, these hospitals are challenging the status quo

Sophia Paffenroth, Erica Hensley

February 19, 2025 |

Mississippi Today |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alabama

Three hospitals throughout Mississippi rank at the top for having the lowest number of C-sections in first-time, full-term pregnancies. The hospitals achieved this by making midwife care a regular part of the birthing experience, despite not having a midwifery certification program in the state.

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How to have better sex

Myra Anubi

February 18, 2025 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

In an effort to combat cultural stigma, misinformation and harmful behaviors, several groups and individuals are emerging to teach women about sexual health, pleasure and overall wellness, particularly in rural areas where information is sparse.

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More Power

Grace Timi

February 17, 2025 |

Chicoco Radio Viral Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Umoulu, Rivers State

The Youth and Environmental Advocacy Center, in collaboration with NXT Grid, built a solar-powered mini-grid in a rural area to connect community members with power, some of whom were being connected for the first time. Community members donated to help fund the project, resulting in 200 of the 262 structures in the area receiving electricity.

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Bridging the gap: Mount Vernon launches Citizen Police Academy to enhance community understanding

Cheryl Splain

February 15, 2025 |

Knox Pages |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

Citizen Police Academies (CPAs) aim to provide insights into how police departments operate and the law enforcement profession, by offering educational programming that teaches community members about the procedures, responsibilities and laws that guide police officer behavior. Several Ohio cities have CPAs, including Cincinnati’s police department, which has graduated 1,600 citizens since 1995.

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The Pioneering Paralegals Helping Women Take Back Their Land

Geetanjali Krishna

February 14, 2025 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Gujarat

The Working Group of Women for Land Ownership (WGWLO) is a group of 48 grassroots NGOs and individuals who help local women secure land ownership through raising awareness about women’s land rights and providing access to legal aid when needed. Since forming in 2002, the group estimates that it has helped as many as 20,000 women.

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More parents are giving up their kids, but this Virginia model could be a solution

Jenna Zibton

February 13, 2025 |

WSLS-TV |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Fairfax, Virginia

Case managers at the Fairfax County Department of Family Services is working to help families avoid filing and following through with relief of custody requests, instead providing therapy, in-home counseling, connection to treatment facilities and other resources that help prevent youth from entering the foster care system.

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A mental health clinician and police officer duo now respond to Wauwatosa crisis calls

Bridget Fogarty

February 13, 2025 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

The Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) model pairs mental health clinicians with a plain-clothed officer trained in crisis intervention to answer emergency calls together to increase voluntary treatment and decrease involuntary emergency detentions. One team that started working together in Feburary responded to 12 calls in 10 days, with only one resulting in a detention.

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Trade union partnerships hold promise for high school students

Sarah Carr

February 11, 2025 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Danvers, Massachusetts

A partnership between Essex Tech North Shore Agricultural & Technical High School, and Local 22 trade union members is teaching students union norms and trade skills early in their career, connecting them to apprenticeships and greater career opportunities. Other states, including Maryland and Louisiana, have similar programs and students report feeling a greater sense of job security and that they can command higher pay from employers due to the expertise gained from the program.

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