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Why a White House Plan to Fund Office-to-Housing Conversions Isn't Working Yet

Kriston Capps

February 29, 2024 |

Bloomberg |

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Response Location: United States

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau allocated $35 billion in funding for development projects near public transportation that would transform underutilized offices into much-needed housing.

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Osun Fights Misinfo, Boosts HPV Vaccine Uptake for Women's Health

Noah Aderoju

February 29, 2024 |

National Wire |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Osun

By December 2023, the nationwide campaign had vaccinated about 4.7 million girls; however, Osun continued to experience pushback, with citizens resisting the campaign due to misinformation and a lack of understanding about the vaccine’s significance. The federal government also joined in, adding the HPV vaccine to its routine immunization system, which helped about 4.7 million girls get vaccinated.

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Only a lucky few find home in Atlanta's new cargo container village

Sean Keenan

February 28, 2024 |

Atlanta Civic Circle |

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Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

The Melody is a 40-unit shipping container apartment complex that provides rapid housing solutions to people experiencing homelessness. The rapid housing program helps provide safe, stable and affordable housing, as rent in the container homes is free. The city aims to deliver 500 shipping container apartments for single residents by the end of 2025.

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Why a Native American vet drives 1,200 miles to care for her peers

Anna Mulrine Grobe

February 28, 2024 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: Navajo Nation, United States, Arizona

The Diné Naazbaa Partnership (DNP) serves Navajo Nation veterans, connecting them with food, medication, transportation and other necessities, as they’re more likely to be unemployed and far less likely to use or apply for VA services. The DNP has connected with about 1,228 of the 14,700 veterans on the Navajo Nation and has partnered with 370 groups to fund projects that provide housing improvements and emergency financial aid to veterans.

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Young, educated and (trying not to be) broke — how some younger borrowers see Biden's SAVE plan

Lauren Gallup

February 28, 2024 |

Northwest Public Broadcasting |

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Response Location: United States

The United States’ Saving on a Valuable Education plan bases enrolled borrowers’ student loan payments on their monthly discretionary income to help lower the rate. The federal government covers any interest above the minimum monthly payments, which can be as low as $0, and some of the debt will be forgiven.

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How an Omaha art space is shaping the future of the city's scene

Jonathan Orozco

February 28, 2024 |

The Art Rebellion |

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Response Location: United States, Omaha, Nebraska

The Union for Contemporary Art makes the local art scene more inclusive by uplifting marginalized artists and supporting them at all stages of their development. The Union hosts exhibitions, public studios and classes and also offers fellowships, grants and residencies for artists. In the past decade, The Union has awarded 20 artist fellowships and distributed $312,000 in grants to over 200 local artists.

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The fight to keep Black moms and babies alive

Elana Gordon Taylor White Akilah Johnson Martine Powers

February 28, 2024 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Texas

Black parents are at greater risk of experiencing serious complications during pregnancy and childbirth, which is why preserving Black birth care, like doulas, is so important to preventing unnecessary deaths and medical interventions. The doula community is growing and there’s currently a push among local doulas and providers to grow the network of doulas of color to increase the accessibility of relevant and representative birth care.

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Emprenden soluciones no gubernamentales para mitigar la erosión costera

Luis Joel Mendéz Gonzáles

February 27, 2024 |

Centro de Periodismo Investigativo |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Puerto Rico

Para proteger y restaurar las barreras naturales, el Gobierno de Puerto Rico ha aprobado legislación, asignado fondos y desarrollado programas para apoyar manglares, arrecifes de coral y dunas.

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Jeans-to-bag: Promoting education, environmental sustainability in rural communities

Phillip Anjorin

February 27, 2024 |

African Change Stories |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

The SecureCycle initiative collects jeans that would otherwise be discarded and turns them into backpacks for low-income students in rural communities in Nigeria. Having access to a sturdy bag to carry their school supplies encourages students to attend school and keeps them from losing their books so they stay engaged in class.

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Get Loud Arkansas sees success in new voter registration strategy

Mary Hennigan

February 26, 2024 |

Arkansas Times |

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Response Location: United States, Arkansas

Since Arkansas does not allow online voter registration, Get Loud Arkansas collects voters’ information via an online form and then submits the registration paperwork for them, helping reach residents who are less likely to register in person via paper applications. So far, 358 people have registered using the organization’s online system, and nearly 80 percent of those were people under 20.

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