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Invisible struggles of lower-income Asian Americans gain spotlight

Amy Yee

March 31, 2024 |

Chicago Sun-Times |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Chinese American Service League’s (CASL) Change InSight coalition surveys communities in more Asian languages to allow for more inclusive data collection, particularly among low-income AAPIs. Better data collection increases the visibility of the challenges under-resourced AAPIs face, allowing the CASL to launch social service programs to address challenges in the community, like food insecurity.

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New cannabis dispensaries bring Sacramento closer to reaching social equity goals

Ken Magri

January 29, 2024 |

The Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Sacramento’s Cannabis Opportunity and Racial Equity program is helping people who were adversely affected by discrimination during America’s war on drugs to start businesses in the regulated cannabis industry. Qualifying entrepreneurs receive wraparound support including funding and small-business education. So far, 10 dispensary licenses have been awarded to participants.

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Hate crimes are increasing in California. The state is hoping a hotline can help

Julie Lynem

July 06, 2023 |

CalMatters |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

LA vs. Hate is a hotline service and support network that allows victims of hate crimes and hate incidents to report their experiences and access counseling and other support. Since 2019, 2,171 people have submitted a report to the program, and California has now launched a statewide initiative following LA vs. Hate’s model.

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People face a 'desperate' reality after leaving prison. Two Atlanta women are pushing to change that.

Candice Norwood

February 17, 2023 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

Barred Business campaigns for improved laws against discrimination in the city and connects residents of Atlanta, Georgia, who were formerly incarcerated with services, funding, and housing.

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Free school meals helped families during the pandemic. This fall, those lunches won't return.

Nadra Nittle

August 01, 2022 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States

Several studies have shown the link between universal free school meals and higher academic performance, improved nutrition and health, and better behavior. Children who deal with food insecurity often receive “most of their dietary needs at school.”

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The Address of the Future

Sushmita Pathak

July 15, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: India, Pune

Unique codes created by Google are providing address to millions of Indians who lack home addresses. Known as Plus Codes, they have enabled homes to be easily found via Google Maps, opening up a number of services previously denied to the unaddressed.

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Food Deserts Are Deliberate, But Black Farmers Are Fighting Back

Alexa Spencer

June 14, 2022 |

Word In Black |

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Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

he Metro Atlanta Urban Farm has fed 25,000 families. The predominantly-Black city lacks access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables due to racist housing policies and grocery practices.

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Three Calhoun County entities work together to keep those needing mental health services out of jail

Jane Simons

May 19, 2022 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

As a part of Michigan’s Social Work Defender Project, social work coordinators at the Calhoun County Public Defender’s Office also work to provide mental health services to fit their client’s needs and keep them from returning to the criminal justice system.

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Trying to Help Survivors, a Domestic Violence Agency Turns the Focus

Claudia Boyd-Barrett

May 17, 2022 |

California Health Report |

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Response Location: United States, California

Positive Services is an intensive program that works with people responsible for domestic violence with the aim of addressing the root causes for their behavior patterns and in turn, providing them an opportunity to change. The program is run by the non-profit Monarch Services and is part of a growing movement in California wherein advocates for domestic violence survivors and law makers are looking at more humane and holistic approaches to address the issue.

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The profound impact of giving American families a little more cash

Marin Cogan

May 16, 2022 |

Vox |

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Response Location: United States

The expanded child tax credit payments provided expanded eligibility for families to receive higher credits per child. Rather than receiving the credit when filing taxes, families received a cash payment per child each month, enabling them to use the money to meet their specific needs. The program provided a cushion for millions of families struggling to cover their expenses each month but expired in 2022.

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