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  • Black Women Come Up Short On Funds And Food In COVID-19 Pandemic

    June 01, 2021 |

    Fierce for Black Women |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Village Minds was started by Natia Simone as a Facebook page to connect people in need of food and assistance, due to COVID-19 and grocery store closures after the protests following the murder of George Floyd. However, a broader issue of food insecurity led her to expand into a formal organization that has made more than 3,650 grocery deliveries. A partnership with a local produce store helps fill bags with fresh food and a food pantry provides other staples. With the help of friends and family, Simone uses a rented U-Haul to deliver the groceries to seniors throughout Chicago.

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  • 'A long time coming': House of Tulip puts trans and gender-nonconforming New Orleanians in control of their housing

    May 31, 2021 |

    Gambit |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    House of Tulip is a community land trust that offers affordable housing to transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. After securing seed-funding, the group raised over $400,000 with a GoFundMe campaign that was amplified by social media and national article features. The Trust first rented and later purchased homes to offer zero-barrier housing and office space that serves as a community resource center. The Trust was started by two Black trans women who understood the community’s experiences and the barriers they face. People stay as long as they need and staff helps them pursue other life goals.

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  • N.C. has vaccinated over 13,000 farmworkers. Advocates are making it happen.

    May 28, 2021 |

    Southerly |

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    Response Location: United States, North Carolina

    Because of coordinated partnerships between local governments, state health departments, and nonprofit groups, more and more farmworkers are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Through the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Farmworker Health program and its partners, nearly 14,000 doses were administered to the farmworker community over two months. Advocates also have to dispel rumors and myths about the vaccines, but they are working to combat that misinformation and make it easier for them to get vaccinated.

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  • Can Removing Highways Fix America's Cities?

    May 27, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

    One of the first cities to undo the damage that mid-20th-century urban highways did to neighborhoods has filled in a sunken highway and opened streets to new shops, pedestrians, and bikes. After more than two decades of planning, Rochester got rid of part of the Inner Loop that bisected the east side of its downtown during a phase of highway construction that prized suburban commuters' convenience over city residents' homes. The conversion to a thriving neighborhood will take more than just new streets and buildings, but the project serves as a template for dozens of infrastructure projects nationwide.

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  • This Nonprofit Eliminated a Simple Barrier Keeping New Orleans Teens From Their Summer Internships

    May 27, 2021 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    Onerous paperwork and required legal documents keep many youth - especially those not living with legal guardians - from taking part in city internships, so YouthForce NOLA worked with the city to pilot an internship program with fewer barriers. The streamlined application included workarounds for common issues, like allowing public school records to certify residency, accepting approval from non-legal guardians, and providing a checklist with exactly what records they need and how they can get them. The added support reduced anxiety among the youth and significantly increased retention in the internships.

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  • How Native Americans launched successful coronavirus vaccination drives: ‘A story of resilience'

    May 26, 2021 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States

    Comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination strategies helped some Native American Nations achieve high vaccination rates. Tribal sovereignty gave Nations the flexibility to create their own methods of distributing the vaccine and allowed officials to distribute doses to hard-to-reach areas – even by dog sled in Alaska. They could prioritize who to vaccinate and diversify how vaccines were offered – from private appointments to mass-vaccination events – to ensure broad accessibility. Medical professionals, tribal leaders, and Native youth used social media to share information and encourage people to get vaccinated.

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  • Finance: How thrift collectors are rescuing low income earners

    May 26, 2021 |

    New Telegraph |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

    The practice of “Esusu” serves to provide a way of saving money for those who do not have access to bank accounts. In this system, each contributor agrees to save a set amount for a limited amount of time and “withdraws” their savings at the end of that time period, paying a small fee to the collector. This informal banking practice is a flourishing business in Nigeria.

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  • The pandemic program that helped Kansas City families pay for internet

    May 26, 2021 |

    The Kansas City Beacon |

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    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    The Internet Access Support Program has provided over 1,000 families with internet access in the wake of the pandemic. With work, school, and telehealth appointments relying on a stable internet connection, economically disadvantaged households were unable to participate in vital services without the internet.

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  • The Cities Trailblazing Transit Service into the Wilderness

    May 25, 2021 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Hikers can now catch a ride to their trail of choice thanks to Seattle’s transit system. Bus rides to popular hiking destinations make the great outdoors more accessible for urban populations.

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  • More States Consider Automatic Criminal Record Expungement

    May 25, 2021 |

    Stateline |

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    Response Location: United States

    At least 11 states have enacted laws that automatically seal certain criminal records, to help people find jobs and housing without long-ago mistakes posing unfair obstacles. Pennsylvania's 2019 law has helped an estimated 1 million people. Debates and criticisms focus on safety concerns; whether to grant law enforcement officials access to sealed records; and the limits of such protections based on types of crimes and how long ago they were committed. When expungement isn't automatic, the cost and complexity of applying for help can be so daunting that few manage to win a second chance.

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