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In New York, ‘Housing First' Approach Helps Unhoused People Find Stability

Meryl Davids Landau

November 17, 2022 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, New York

HousingPlus, a New York nonprofit, uses a housing-first approach to help women experiencing homelessness. They offer the women and their children a permanent home at a reduced rent rate based on their income, and the nonprofit covers the rest through different funding streams. The approach is intended to give women stability so they can work on other tasks like finding employment, treating addiction, or improving their mental health.

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Strong relationships lead to strong graduation rates

Emily Rose Hamby Megan Fitzgerald

November 17, 2022 |

The Oglethorpe Echo |

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Response Location: United States, Georgia

Oglethorpe County High School in Georgia increased their graduation rate to almost 95% by connecting students regularly with counselors starting freshman year to help them meet their goals.

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Preventing learning slides over summer vacation

Michael Doty

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

Books for Keeps hosts free book fairs to keep children and their families reading year-round. In 2022, the organization gave away more than 58,000 books, the most it has ever donated in a single year.

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Supporting individuals aging out of the foster care system

DonA Traylor

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Watkinsville, Georgia

Lydia's Place works with 17-24-year-olds who are aging out of the foster system or experiencing homelessness. The organization provides housing, support, and education in independent living skills to help them transition into adulthood.

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Making homes more accessible

Sarah Trane

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Georgia

Volunteers with the Madison County Rotary Club build accessible ramps for people who need help getting in and out of their homes.

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Churches combating hunger

Ben McKettrick

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

In partnership with churches across north Georgia, There's Hope for the Hungry holds monthly events to distribute groceries to families in need. The organization helped roughly 10,000 families in 2022.

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One man's lonely quest to save the world's corals draws a following

Rebecca Tan

November 16, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Malaysia, Perhentian Islands

Anuar Abdullah restores coral reefs with practical expertise he’s gained through years of practice and observation. Now, people come to him to learn his ways, ask him to restore reefs, sponsor his projects, and even work alongside him.

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Learning life skills through art

Aria Surka

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

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Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

At Lovecraft, adults with disabilities have the opportunity to create and sell their art while learning important life skills such as communication in the process. The organization has served 40 adults since opening in 2018.

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Alleviating food insecurity

Mary Lou Masters

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Georgia

New Path 1010 provides weekend food bags to families in need at 10 schools in Barrow County. The organization distributes roughly 300 bags of food each weekend, and nearly 93 percent of students surveyed said the food bags helped their families.

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Dog adoptions via social media

Madison Harwell

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: Georgia, Winder

To help with an overflow of animals in need of adoption following the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers with Barrow County Animal Control post pictures and personality profiles of available dogs on social media. Roughly half of the shelter's walk-ins now hear about available pets through the social media page.

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