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Program providing roadmap to better mental health for Three Rivers students

Alek Haak-Frost

March 29, 2023 |

Watershed Voice |

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Response Location: United States, Three Rivers, Michigan

Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students (TRAILS) provides a group environment for students experiencing mental health issues to discuss their feelings and find a sense of community among their peers facing similar concerns. This school-based program makes care more accessible for students as it brings it directly to the classroom for free. Since beginning in 2013, TRAILS has been implemented in 700 schools throughout the state.

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DCSEU Program Connects Job Seekers to Green Industry

Kayla Benjamin

March 29, 2023 |

The Washington Informer |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

A workforce development program in Washington D.C. gives locals the opportunity to intern at energy companies for on-the-job training four days a week and attend class-style training one day a week. Participants earn a living wage and graduate with the skills necessary for a full-time position in the sustainability sector.

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What life in the blue bus says about the challenge to help the homeless

Marjorie Cortez

March 29, 2023 |

Deseret News |

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Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

The Nomad Alliance bus is a warming center on wheels that provides people experiencing homelessness a safe place to stay. The bus accepts anyone who needs help, so long as they help keep the bus clean, and can take in about 20 people at a time.

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When Wildfires Choke California, This Activist Helps Get Masks To Those Who Need Them Most

Nina Thompson

March 29, 2023 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Mask Oakland uses donations to distribute masks to overlooked and marginalized committees that need them most when wildfire smoke fills the sky in California.

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How Lagos youth friendly initiative is improving lives of young Nigerians

Tobi Awodipe

March 28, 2023 |

The Guardian Nigeria News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Hello Lagos! youth center provides a safe space for youth, particularly those experiencing teenage pregnancies, issues around sexual reproductive health, substance abuse and anything else that gets in the way of youth having a healthy lifestyle. One of the Center’s program, the young moms clinic, has led to a 20% decrease in teen pregnancy and 15% of those in the program have returned to school.

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From ukuleles to reforestation: Regrowing a tropical forest in Hawai‘i

Jeremy Hance

March 28, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: United States, Hawaii

Saving Hawai‘i’s Forests plants koa trees and other native plants to reforest plots of land degraded by grazing livestock. As a result, the group has noticed the return of native wildlife to the plot, many of which are endangered or threatened species.

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Wyoming teachers are leaving. The reasons why may be about more than money.

Aedan Hannon

March 28, 2023 |

Casper Star-Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Monte Vista, Colorado

Teachers are leaving the profession at high rates in the United States, citing a lack of support, stress, and low pay. Therefore, increasing support from administrators and focusing on teachers’ overall well-being might increase their likelihood of continuing to teach.

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Baltimore's new anti-violence strategy targets drug gangs

Lea Skene

March 28, 2023 |

Associated Press |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Homicide and shooting rates are declining in Baltimore. Officials credit the city's Group Violence Reduction Strategy that, when possible, offers services and support to those participating in violent crime instead of law-enforcement action.

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Mental health program keeping people arrested out of jail, hospitals

Vic Micolucci Jodi Mohrmann

March 28, 2023 |

WKMG-TV |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Florida

In Duval County, Florida, mental health and legal professionals work together to run the Leaders of the Mental Health Offenders Program. They help repeat misdemeanor offenders get mental health and drug treatment instead of jail time.

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Creating an inclusive fitness community through adaptive training

Nicholas Wire

March 27, 2023 |

el Don |

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Response Location: United States, Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana College is developing a program that provides opportunities for the physical and social growth of adaptive students. The program trains student aides on how to help those with disabilities and also provides a class for students with disabilities to train with adaptive equipment. On top of improving equal access, the program also strives to provide opportunities for networking between students and aides. Within two years, the program has grown from a four-person class to a full class of 25 students.

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