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Philanthropies tailor giving strategies to meet pandemic needs

Stephen Langel

June 25, 2020 |

Cleveland Jewish News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

Ohio philanthropies shifted to a rapid-response model of providing support for the coronavirus. A coalition of 81 philanthropies in Northeast Ohio quickly raised over $8.7 million from more than 2,200 donors and allocated over $6.6 million in grants to 120 recipients. The grants cover Covid19-related needs like PPE, food distribution, and housing. The Tri-C Foundation provided emergency funds to 560 Cuyahoga Community College students, compared to 125 students all of last year. Philanthropy support is small compared to what the government can do, so there should ideally be more public-private partnerships.

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Uganda: Beauty pageant helping to fight skin cancer among persons with albinism

Patience Mugadu Nakiranda

May 24, 2020 |

Minority Africa |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

Beauty pageants in Uganda are helping to "create awareness for skin cancer among persons with albinism, educate them about their rights, as well as foster capacity development." Although challenges persist, participants and local dermatologists say that the campaign has helped to increase education and decrease discrimination against those with albinism.

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Surfing for a better life

Richard Kenny Lily Freeston

May 04, 2020 |

BBC |

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3-5 Minutes

Response Location: South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape

A program in Cape Town, South Africa is helping children learn life skills and provide mental health resources through 'surf therapy.' The program called Waves for Change starts each session with some grounding meditation and energizing chants in order to prepare the group before they venture out into the sea, which for some kids was a prior source of fear. For many kids, this has been a way to learn to communicate better and a chance to improve their self-esteem.

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Pittsburgh nonprofit providing resources, help for African American community amid COVID-19

Ryan Houston

April 15, 2020 |

WPXI-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In cities across the United States, the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting communities of color in part due to a lack of information being provided to these areas. A non-profit in Pittsburg is working to close that gap by hosting a weekly virtual townhall that connects the black community with doctors, state lawmakers and health care workers.

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National Network Emerges to Feed Frontline COVID-19 Workers

Emily Nonko

April 07, 2020 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

The idea of “feeding the frontline” - donating funds to purchase restaurant food that can be delivered to frontline healthcare works amidst the COVID-19 crisis - has spread like wildfire. In cities from San Francisco to Portland to Boston, individuals have stepped up to coordinate efforts and donations. By partnering with World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit founded by a celebrity chef, and Frontline Foods, “an umbrella effort formed to coordinate similar efforts across the country,” these charitable endeavors have gained legitimacy, funds, and the ability to scale.

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As virus rages, Berkeley's 'Mother Goose' aids homeless people abandoned by the system

Rachel Scheier

April 03, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

Activists in Berkeley, California, are filling in what they say is a gap in homeless services during the coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers are safely delivering food and other supplies to those without shelter.

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Oakland County program putting local restaurants to work preparing meals for homeless

Sherri Welch

March 28, 2020 |

Crain's Detroit Business |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Michigan

Following other models across the U.S., in Michigan's Oakland County, homeless shelters and local restaurants are partnering to weather the coronavirus pandemic. The county is paying restaurants to cook meals for food-insecure community members.

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Portland chefs team up to feed nearly 500 homeless people daily at new county shelters

Michael Russell

March 27, 2020 |

Oregon Live |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

A growing countywide effort in Oregon is serving as somewhat of a lifeline for restaurants threatened by coronavirus closures. Businesses are keeping on or rehiring some of their employees to make food for individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Local nonprofits establish fund to cope with COVID-19 crisis

Emily Morgan

March 24, 2020 |

The Daily Record |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wooster, Ohio

In Wayne County, the local Wayne County Community Foundation teamed up with other local private foundations to establish the Wayne County Emergency Response Fund, which provides money and support to nonprofit organizations leading the COVID-19 response efforts. The new emergency fund will give one-time grants to local non-profits in their support for lost wages, housing security, food security, and expanding access to medical services.

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‘More high-tech than high touch': Youth-serving organizations are getting creative amid pandemic

Allison Dikanovic

March 19, 2020 |

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee's nonprofits serving youth are finding new ways to check in and connect with their students as the coronavirus rules out the possibility for in-person afterschool programming. “Social distancing doesn’t mean social disconnection," the director of a community organization said. "We want to encourage youth to stay in touch with each other and with trusted adults."

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