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The secret sauce behind Wichita's success in distributing emergency housing vouchers

Celia Hack

March 18, 2022 |

The Wichita Beacon |

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Response Location: United States, Wichita, Kansas

A federal voucher program is seeing huge success in Wichita, Kansas with almost 70 percent usage rates. Coordination between nonprofits and the housing program are required for the success of the initiative, something that the city had in place prior to the program. Wichita also had a supply of affordable housing available for people experiencing housing instability. A lack of housing stock has been a huge barrier in the success of the federal program in other part of the country.

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Want to rebuild soil? Build relationships

Emily Stifler Wolfe

March 17, 2022 |

Montana Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Judith Basin, Montana

Regenerative agriculture is one of the top ways the Biden administration aims to reduce atmospheric carbon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and individual farmers’ work on regenerative agriculture have implications for the future of food production in regards to global supply chain disruptions and combatting climate change.

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California town pays up to $10,000 to get homeowners to ‘lease to locals'

Billy Arnold

March 16, 2022 |

Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Truckee, California

A California town is making housing more affordable for local families. Homeowners who typically rent to tourists are given financial incentives to rent to locals instead.

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'Pain In My Heart': Fighting Unemployment From A Nonprofit Perspective

Chidera Eze

March 16, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Enugu

A Nigerian nonprofit is providing skills to unemployed youth who are facing a tough job market with rising unemployment rates. The Kennedy Care Foundation offers free training in various skill sets: hair styling, makeup artistry, photography, video editing, and baking as well.

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The Stop Asian Hate movement is at a crossroads

Li Zhou

March 15, 2022 |

Vox |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Stop AAPI Hate movement has increased the public’s awareness of the increase in hate crimes and prejudice as a result of COVID-19. The movement collects incident reports and uses the data to advocate for change. In addition to increasing awareness by ensuring that hate crimes did not go unnoticed, more people have participated in protests and become engaged with organizations working to stop anti-Asian racism. The movement has also fueled some policy wins, such as Congress’ approval of the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act.

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Ejo Heza saving scheme primed to secure future of informal workers

John Mugisha

March 14, 2022 |

Rwanda News Agency |

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Response Location: Rwanda

A savings initiative is helping workers in Rwanda save up for their retirement years. The Evo Heza program helps create a security net for retirement, as well as disability, and is open to anyone: employees, contractors, and entrepreneurs.

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Vermont State Police try sending mental health workers out with troopers. Is it working?

Elizabeth Murray

March 14, 2022 |

Burlington Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Vermont

The Vermont Department of Public Safety hired embedded mental health crisis workers to respond to mental health-related calls alongside state troopers, with the goal of de-escalating tensions that can lead to unnecessary arrests and use of force. While data is still being collected, service providers say the program has helped connect their clients to needed treatment and support.

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Greek community members say alcohol ban is effective

Elena Adair

March 11, 2022 |

The Daily Evergreen |

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Response Location: United States, Pullman, Washington

The WSU Greek Row hard alcohol ban emerged after a student and fraternity member died from alcohol poisoning. To ensure Greek life members are respecting the ban and staying safe, registered functions have sober volunteers to monitor the event and help out in case there’s a dangerous situation.

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Meet the 'Cultural Mediators' Who Help Refugees in Germany

Peter Yeung

March 11, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany, Hamburg

To help migrants in Germany acclimate and find stability in a new culture, Wohnbrücke Hamburg trains volunteers to act as mediators between landlords and refugees in search of housing. Between 2015 and 2021, the organization helped more than 3,000 refugees move out of camps and into homes, while roughly 1,000 volunteers have been trained to guide refugees through the housing process and offer social and cultural support.

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Cooperatively Owned Builder Sees Affordable Housing, Climate Action in ‘Granny Flats'

Ashira Morris

March 03, 2022 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Evanston, Illinois

A building cooperative is changing local zoning laws and building small houses known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the suburbs of Chicago. The efforts support economic equity by increasing the supply of housing in a community where housing and rental prices have been on the rise. ADUs also produce smaller carbon footprints, making them a sustainable housing option.

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