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Urban farmers in Richmond are helping in the fight against food insecurity

Cameron Nielsen

November 05, 2020 |

Richmond Confidential |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

Urban Tilth, an urban farm in California, is providing food directly to communities in need and upending the traditional food supply chain so they can help people access healthy and sustainably-grown food. They have been providing local organic food to 190 families financially impacted by COVID-19, almost six times more food they’ve distributed since the pandemic began.

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This Medical Team Is Working To Reach Those Most At Risk For COVID-19

Eleni Avendaño

November 01, 2020 |

Honolulu Civil Beat |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Hawaii

A group of health care workers and social workers formed to help connect hard-to-reach communities in Hawaii to COVID-19 testing and information about the pandemic. So far, they have been able to test more than 200 people who were showing symptoms or who had been at high risk of exposure. The director of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority has also reported that compliance with mask-wearing and other safety measures has increased since the effort began.

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Hanging on: Covid gave Louisiana's addiction patients life-saving drug treatment by phone

Christiaan Mader

October 28, 2020 |

The Current (Louisiana) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colfax, Louisiana

When the coronavirus pandemic caused organizations and businesses to shut their doors, some medical practices, such as facilities that treat addiction, found relief by moving to telehealth services. In Lousiana, "emergency changes to federal and state telehealth regulations" allowed patients to seek therapy and other services via telephone and video, which helped them avoid exposure to the virus, yet still access the care they needed.

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Calls to action: How 211 became an instant link to health and social services during the pandemic

Marie Elizabeth Oliver

October 21, 2020 |

The Current (Louisiana) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Louisiana

In Louisiana, where many communities face barriers to health care access, the implementation of a 211 hotline during the coronavirus pandemic has helped residents access the information they need to make informed decisions. The system has received hundreds of thousands of calls and because of this, the live specialists have also been able to collect meaningful data that helps the state to assess where there are areas of unmet needs.

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Meet Philadelphia's First “Community-Supported Fishery”

Claire Marie Porter

October 21, 2020 |

Next City |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A community-based seafood program called Fiishadelphia is the first community supported fishery run by high-school students in the city. They offer locally harvested and affordable seafood to a diverse customer base with an emphasis on accessibility for those experiencing economic hardship. The major cost is the distribution, delivery, and operation of the program, but so far, they have purchased 5,000 pounds of various types of fish and 25,000 pounds of shellfish and have connected community members directly to the suppliers.

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How to put the internet in a box

Tom Colls

October 20, 2020 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Bangladesh

Offline communities are being connected to the world's information through a network of people who physically carry data on devices containing content from Wikipedia and Khan Academy. Residents in a Himalayan village not only consumed the information but also asked for an offline wifi network which allowed them to create and share their own media. In Rohingya refugee camps, tablets were handed out to quell rampant disinformation about the spread of coronavirus. The tablets were equipped with videos from trusted health sources to provide reliable information about staying safe and healthy.

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In Rural Virginia, Remote Schoolwork Is Powered by the Sun

Meg McIntyre

October 15, 2020 |

The Daily Yonder |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Virginia

Louisa County schools in Virginia are delivering internet to students living in rural areas through solar-powered hot spots, built by the school's own students. The hotspot is powered by solar panels and receives internet connectivity through cellular or satellite means. Over 22 units have been placed in accessible places like church parking lots and the school district is sharing its blueprints and instructions with other schools across the state.

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Only 1 of 3 Black boys is ready for kindergarten. How one organization is trying to improve that

Arezow Doost

October 12, 2020 |

KXAN-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

The African American Youth Harvest Foundation in Austin, Texas, is aiming to close the gap for young Black boys who are not ready for kindergarten. The nonprofit works closely with families, and helps provide for immediate needs, like food, childcare, and utility bills. In the future, it hopes to employ social workers to address a wider swath of critical concerns and address learning issues among both Black and Hispanic boys, from birth to age 5.

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Behind the new picture of food insecurity in Detroit, and those fighting it

Anna Clark

October 06, 2020 |

Planet Detroit |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

When the lockdown first began, Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) alleviated food insecurity by providing 18,000 meals and learning packets weekly to children as well as any Detroiter in need. Now students who are taking classes virtually can still receive meals in person. Anyone else in Detroit can also come by Monday to Thursday to pick up food to go. Food banks and pantries are also pivoting to meet the needs of the community during the pandemic.

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Locals Question the Relevance of First Solar Power Plant in Soroti

Noah Omuya

October 03, 2020 |

Aica |

Photojournalism |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Soroti

Four years later after a solar grid was installed in Uganda, residents of nearby villages are wondering when they will get some of that power. The 10-megawatt facility, which cost $19 million to build, was expected to provide electricity to about 40,000 homes, schools, and businesses in the area. However, almost all households in the 10 surrounding villages still use firewood for cooking. The lessons learned from this renewable energy project could help inform others as the country looks to power more parts of the country with solar panels.

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