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  • India's Life Savers

    November 10, 2016 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    Response Location: India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Cyclones or floods could not close Sneha Center for Suicide Prevention in South India. This volunteer-run clinic is in the country with the highest number of suicides in the world. It is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, offering confidential support to people in distress. Since its founding in 1986, Sneha has received more than 350,000 calls, as well as in-person visits, emails, and postcards.

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  • Americans Are Getting Their Voluntourism Fix on a New Carnival Cruise

    November 07, 2016 |

    Vice |

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    Response Location: United States

    Fathom is the world's first-ever cruise line for people who want to vacation and volunteer as a way of helping poor families in the Dominican Republic have concrete floors, water filters etc. However, the impact of this organization is unknown given a lack of data and contrasting anecdotal evidence.

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  • An All-Volunteer Clinic With Muslim Roots Brings the Community Together to Save Lives

    October 19, 2016 |

    Zócalo Public Square |

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    Response Location: United States, San Bernardino, California

    Al-Shifa Free Health Clinic is located in an underserved area of San Bernardino. The clinic sees over 200 patients every month for specialized medical treatment and dental care, as they employ volunteer doctors from myriad specialties.

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  • Longmont's Hopelight Medical Clinic providing free or low-cost care

    October 18, 2016 |

    Times-Call |

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    Response Location: United States, Longmont, Colorado

    In Longmont, Colorado the Hopelight Medical Clinic is fondly referred to as the "little clinic that could" since it provides services such as low-cost medical care, free wellness support groups, health counseling and after-school music and art classes. Based on a two-pronged approach of lessening the patient load on local hospitals while also creating a culture of collaboration amongst local doctors, the pilot program aims to treat those that are most impacted by the income gap.

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  • How volunteers feed thousands of hungry South Jersey children with just leftovers

    August 28, 2016 |

    The Press of Atlantic City |

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    Response Location: United States, New Jersey

    Farmers and volunteers are working together to help feed the hungry in New Jersey. New Jersey Agricultural Society's Farmers Against Hunger Program relies on gleaning to turn food waste into a meal for someone in need; similar programs across the country are also using unsold or unwanted produce to make an impact.

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  • Great Falls keeping vets off the street

    August 04, 2016 |

    Great Falls Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Great Falls, Montana

    Great Falls has had success finding homes for Veterans. Through word of mouth, volunteers, and communication between agencies homes and programs have been set up to house veterans and facilitate finding them employment.

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  • Can Fruit Save Our Food Waste Problem?

    June 15, 2016 |

    Los Angeles Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Los Angeles-based nonprofit Food Forward was born out of the observation that many farmers are growing more fruit than they can sell at market. To cut down on food waste and get these viable fruits into the hands of people that are food insecure, Food Forward operates as the "transfer point between donors and receiving agencies," while also coordinating volunteers to forage the local farms and farmers markets.

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  • The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal

    May 02, 2016 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

    Whenever there’s a natural catastrophe, a team of “crisis mappers” activate around the world. These volunteers use crowdsourcing tools to turn satellite data into digital maps, which are then used to make decisions on the ground, enabling rescuers to deliver food, shelter, and supplies to areas that need them most.

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  • Uganda - Legal Advice

    March 13, 2016 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

    Barefoot Law was founded to keep Ugandans educated about their legal rights. The group of lawyers provides legal help to 300,000 people each month, heavily supported by volunteers. As a non-profit social enterprise, the volunteer efforts are crucial to reaching such a wide audience. The key innovation is using a cell phone network to spread legal information using calls, texts, and social media.

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  • The Troubled City of San Bernardino Works to Save Its Library

    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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