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  • The business of voluntourism: do western do-gooders actually do harm?

    September 13, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Guatemala, Zacapa

    Voluntourism, or the practice of western volunteers paying to do service in developing countries, seems like a moral, do-good activity. However, the practice has been proven to have consequences, including reducing the need for local labor and stunting development of children in orphanages. There has recently been progress in discouraging volunteers from working in orphanages - the volunteer efforts in institutions never benefit the children - but true progress might involve staying at home.

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  • A Vision of Healing, and Hope, for Formerly Incarcerated Women

    September 07, 2018 |

    NationSwell |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A project in the Bronx led by two formerly incarcerated women is testing whether transitional living/supportive housing meant specifically for women can help protect against recidivism. The Hope House currently provides homes for 5 women, emphasizing the need for community, not just fulfillment of basic necessities.

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  • An Orphanage That Doesn't Seem Like An Orphanage

    August 09, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Honduras, Tela

    SOS Children's Villages is a non-profit group that services more than 80,000 kids. Their successful model emphasizes love, family, and relationships, even though the children aren't being raised in a "traditional" family.

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  • Tenants Struggling With Mental Illness Found Safety in the “Hotel of Last Resort”

    July 11, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

    Many people who struggle with mental health and substance abuse have trouble maintaining a consistent living situation. The Portland Hotel in the Downtown Eastside neighborhood of Vancouver came to be operated by a woman named Liz Evans who decided to give the mentally ill residents a safe place to live, regardless of outbursts or poor living habits or drug use. Removing the fear of eviction improved the mental health of the residents and is the same philosophy implemented now by the Portland Hotel Society.

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  • Rwanda wants to become Africa's first orphanage-free country — here's how

    May 24, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Rwanda, Kigali

    Rwanda is approaching an ambitious goal - to be orphanage-free - and it's doing so by working to place children in orphanages with extended family and relatives, foster care, or re-integrating into society with the help of youth mentors. The program is based off of Home and Hopes for Children's finding in Romania and strategies are being shared with other countries in Africa, including Ghana and Uganda.

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  • Housing

    May 12, 2018 |

    Temple University |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Though there continue to be stigmas and stereotypes around using medically-assisted treatments (MATs) for addiction rehabilitation, several housing units in Philadelphia work to make individuals using MAT as part of their recovery feel welcome. One such recovery residence, the Joy of Living, offers stability and open arms for individuals on MAT programs, many of whom are often turned away by other facilities.

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  • From pump factory to Pump House Ministries

    March 13, 2018 |

    Richland Source |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Ashland, Ohio

    After a manufacturing plant closed and ownership shifted hands, the F.E.Meyers building was transformed into Pump House Ministries, a non-profit that expanded internationally. In its heyday, it served free meals, built transitional housing, distributed shoes abroad, and supported micro-lending and water purification in Africa. Beyond the initial donation of property, most of these efforts were supported by revenue generation through its social enterprise arm: by its catering business, craft shows, and book sales. (This is the first article in a four part series.)

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  • Flexible, individualized services found to keep families together

    March 08, 2018 |

    Arizona Daily Star |

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    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    For families involved with child protective services, a one-size-fits all mentality has been replaces with comprehensive and individualized services in some counties across the United States. Service providers in Pittsburgh and Alabama are focusing on in-home services, which have found to be cheaper and often more effective.

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  • Taking back control: how a remote island in Alaska tackled domestic abuse

    February 08, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Alaska

    Residents of Alaska's St. Paul Island live through a legacy of generational trauma that includes high rates of domestic violence, child abuse, and alcoholism. However, the Island's political leadership have accomplished financial control and are using the funds for a comprehensive system of services to help their community break the cycle.

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  • Meet Tennessee's first-ever Girl Scout troop for homeless girls

    December 24, 2017 |

    The Tennessean |

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    Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

    For families who find themselves in transitional housing, interruptions can be especially difficult for children who have to move around and miss much-needed stability. In Nashville, the first Girl Scout troop for homeless girls is working to change that, providing stability and friendship.

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