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  • In Australia, drought dried up farm jobs — so government became the employer

    December 24, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: Australia, Victoria

    As climate change has led to more frequent droughts and volatile weather in Australia, climate-dependent jobs like farming are increasingly imperiled. In response, the Australian state government of Victoria launched its Drought Employment Program, which puts underemployed farm workers back to work on environmental or cultural projects of high priority for the community. These projects, like land regeneration, also help farm workers develop new skills.

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  • District sends teachers on home visits to help get more students to college

    December 23, 2018 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, West Virginia

    A West Virginia town is using a federal grant to expand a preschool teacher home visiting program to high school students. "We’re coming to build a relationship with you because we know that you’re an expert on how your child learns, and we as educators can learn a lot from you," says the executive director of the program.

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  • Canton men's shelter set for expansion

    December 23, 2018 |

    The Daily Record |

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    Response Location: United States, Canton, Ohio

    In Canton, Ohio, Refuge of Hope is a faith-based organization serving the town's male homeless population, offering a place to stay overnight and meals. The organization runs primarily through the help of volunteers, providing more than 80,000 hot meals and 15,000 nights of shelter.

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  • Over 20,000 bicyclists died in road crashes; one tiny fix could have saved them

    December 22, 2018 |

    The Times of India |

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    Response Location: India, New Delhi

    Nearly 25,000 bicyclists died in crashes in a five year span in India, but reflective tape has the potential to help. Reflective tape, which withstands conditions a typical reflector does not, helps improve the visibility of the bicyclist which in turn increases their safety while biking on busy streets.

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  • BA boy and his 'Bigs:' Not just friends, they're family

    December 22, 2018 |

    New Hampshire Union Leader |

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    Response Location: United States, Somersworth, New Hampshire

    Big Brothers Big Sisters New Hampshire is helping children impacted by substance abuse in their families by offering services and supports through mentorship. The program has existed for more than 50 years and has recently seen a rise in kids looking for guidance in the wake of the opioid epidemic.

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  • How a Consultant Said He Gamed HUD Inspections: Sweep Problems Behind a Wall

    December 21, 2018 |

    ProPublica |

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    Response Location: United States, Springfield, Massachusetts

    Consultants have helped public housing pass safety and health inspections by covering up serious issues with temporary walls and cosmetic fixes. “The biggest reason why most properties don’t pass,” says one consultant, is “they just don’t understand how to play the game with the points.”

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  • To Fight Blight, One City Turned to Courts

    December 21, 2018 |

    Governing |

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    Response Location: United States, St. Petersburg, Florida

    An initiative in St. Petersburg has reduced the number of vacant houses while increasing access to affordable housing. The city takes ownership of vacant lots and abandoned homes, then sells the properties to affordable housing developers or auctions them off. The initiative helps make land cheap enough to build affordable housing.

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  • In 2019, 3 States Will Cover Doulas for Some Low-Income Pregnant Women

    December 21, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    Studies have shown that hiring a doula to be present during pregnancy can have significant benefits that contributes to childbirth success rates. To expand access, New York has become the third state that will allow women to use Medicaid to hire a doula in hopes of decreasing the state's rates of maternal mortality.

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  • For Those Experiencing Homelessness, ‘The Bin' Honors Their Belongings

    December 21, 2018 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    In Los Angeles, The Bin gives homeless people a chance to store their valuables. “If I didn’t have this bin, I’d have to get rid of most of my stuff. These bins are really great to have.” Across the nation, other cities are unfolding efforts to help the homeless population.

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  • How One County Became a Lab for California's Prison Reform

    December 21, 2018 |

    The Marshall Project |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    After San Joaquin County adopted a slew of criminal justice reforms, crime dropped by 20 percent, the lowest number in a decade. One of the things that was implemented were speciality courts aimed at decreasing arrest time and helping “former prisoners find jobs, housing and treatment for mental health and addiction problems.” Other measures include ending cash bail and racial bias training. “Crime has always been issue No. 1, but the narrative in this city is one about being a second chance city.”

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