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Planning Parenthood for Incarcerated Men

Amy DePaul

June 10, 2024 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Orange County, California

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties hosts workshops for incarcerated youth to teach them about sexual wellness, as well as the elements of healthy relationships, consent and the consequences of toxic masculinity. The workshops educate young men so they can have the knowledge they — and their partners — need to have better health outcomes. The workshops began in 2013 and expect to reach about 300 incarcerated teens and young men by the end of June as they continue expanding.

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This Birmingham group points children to careers in sports: 'Hope and purpose'

Alaina Bookman

June 08, 2024 |

AL.com (Alabama Media Group) |

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Response Location: United States, Birmingham, Alabama

The ZeroZero Foundation works to support youth with an interest in sports through athletic training, summer programming, counseling, field trips, scholarship opportunities, and connections to internships and job opportunities in the sports industry. The organization currently serves more than 100 children in the Birmingham area.

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Redefining Masculinity: This Initiative Engages Men In The Fight Against SGBV

Chidera Eze

June 01, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Enugu

Boys Champion educates young boys on healthy masculinity, combatting cultural norms that lead to sexual and gender-based violence through various outreach initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and events held at local schools. Since 2018, the group has reached more than 10,000 young boys, teaching them ways to promote gender equality in their communities.

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Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success

Estelle Slootmaker

May 30, 2024 |

Flintside |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

Free school meal programs help improve students’ health, support better academic performance and combat hunger and food insecurity. Several states have passed legislation to keep free meal plans active after federal waivers ran out in 2022. In Michigan alone in October 2023, the 3,459 school meal sites across the state served 10,064,686 free breakfasts and 17,659,809 free lunches.

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'We're giving everybody the opportunity to have the prom experience'

Gabrielle Feliciano

May 30, 2024 |

The Daily Evergreen |

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Response Location: United States, Pullman, Washington

After organizers at Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse heard that local high school students were in need of prom essentials, the organization started a prom pop-up shop. Students can pick out dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry, and handbags for free. All of the stocked items are brand new or barely used donations from the community.

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Faith-Based Initiative Helping Nigerians Beat Unemployment

Chinonso Kenneth

May 30, 2024 |

Religion Unplugged |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Youths United for God Global Foundation trains youth in various skills and trades, such as cutting hair, farming and working with computers, to help them become better equipped to secure jobs and income. Training sessions run every three months, and so far over 1,000 youths have been directly impacted by the program, many of which have gone on to forge careers and gain a sense of financial security with their newly-learned skills.

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Day care, baby supplies, counseling: Inside a school for pregnant and parenting teens

Neal Morton

May 28, 2024 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, Spokane, Washington

Lumen High School enrolls pregnant and parenting teens, providing a “learn-as-you-go” approach to learning that makes it possible for them to parent and stay in school. The school provides full-day child care, free baby supplies, mental health counseling and other supports to help get students to graduation day. All the Lumen High School students who graduate have been accepted into college, with 95% enrolling or choosing to start working within the six months after graduation.

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WA's 'one of a kind' youth homelessness response shows big results

Greg Kim

May 25, 2024 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Washington

Washington's Office of Homeless Youth administers funding and creates policy solutions to help youth experiencing homelessness across the state. The agency organizes services like shelter, sober-living housing, and financial assistance tailored to their personal experiences.

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Camp Kin provides queer youth in the Comox Valley with a sense of community, belonging

Madeline Dunnett

May 23, 2024 |

The Discourse |

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Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

Lake Park Society’s Camp Kin is a daytime summer camp for LGBTQIA+ youth ages seven to 12 and allies to participate in summer activities while fostering connections with youth and counselors they can relate to. The Camp is available at a sliding-scale rate — from free to full cost at $300 — and provides a safe space for youth to come out of their shells and feel supported.

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Six months in, NYC's free online therapy platform for teens has seen 7,000 signups

Michael Elsen-Rooney

May 23, 2024 |

Chalkbeat New York |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Teenspace is a free online therapy program that offers video and text-based mental health support. Nearly 7,000 teens have signed up for the program so far, and 65% of them have reported an improvement in their mental health since connecting to a licensed therapist through the platform.

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