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Can a diverse neighborhood now integrate its schools? In Mount Airy, it's happening.

Huntly Collins

December 06, 2019 |

The Notebook |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A diverse neighborhood in Philadelphia is working to make its local public schools reflect the same diversity. By working with community partners and ensuring black and white parent voices both help shape the school, the community is trying to find a balance between improving the local resource and preventing any displacement of the longstanding school population. The model is showing early promise.

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'We've become like a family': innovative groups help refugees settle in US cities

Amanda Holpuch

December 05, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

With a decrease in government aid for refugee resettlement programs in recent years, nonprofits and other groups have stepped up to fill the gap. In Cleveland, Refugee Response offers in-home tutoring, a program for high school students, and work opportunities on an urban farm.

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Planning to Donate? Know What Your Dollar Buys

Tina Rosenberg

December 04, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Evaluating evidence of an organization’s impact informs charitable giving. Ratings organizations like ImpactMatters and Charity Navigator provide transparency to donors by reporting on the effectiveness of charities and social programs. The organizations make comparisons by analyzing the tax forms of nonprofits. Some, like GiveWell conduct further investigations and provide in-depth evaluations.

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Turning kids into entrepreneurs

Reha Kansara

December 03, 2019 |

BBC |

Video |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Uganda

In Uganda, which has high youth unemployment rates, schools are starting to incorporate entrepreneurship lessons into traditional curricula to prepare students for life and an unstable job market after school.

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Boston's free CultureHouse pop-ups may be on their way to Philly

Jill Harkins

December 02, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

A Boston nonprofit is transforming vacant properties into free community spaces. Now, Philadelphia is considering opening up similar "public parks inside."

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It takes a school, and a community, to save this rare Philippine hornbill

Leilani Chavez

November 28, 2019 |

Mongabay |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Sebaste, Antique

In order to protect the endangered rufous-headed hornbill, endemic to the islands of Antique and Negros in the Philippines, an organization has teamed up with local schools to extend its conservation efforts. Each school has used varying methods like morning announcements, mural-painting, and even putting on theater plays to raise awareness, all with the hope that students develop an appreciation for the species that aids in its survival.

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In Minsk, A Hidden Refuge for Battered Women

Hanna Liubakova

November 25, 2019 |

Transitions Online |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Belarus, Minsk

The Minsk-based organization Radislava runs a house for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. In a culture and a country that have yet to protect survivors of abuse, this house runs on privacy and anonymity, for safety’s sake. Radislava does more than provide shelter – it also provides psychological and legal support and organizes advocacy events. Since its creation, the home has seen 70% of clients create new lives for themselves.

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This Program Teaches Arts Organizations How to Scale Wisely

Zoe Sullivan

November 22, 2019 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Coaching in strategic partnership allows arts nonprofits to build their capacity. Based in Minneapolis, Artspace offers its capacity-building workshop program, Immersion, to nonprofits in several cities, in including Detroit and Memphis. The workshops connect local art organizations to specialists in real estate and financing, allowing them to build partnerships or find new space in which to operate.

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From Foreigner to Family Member

Angela K. Evans

November 22, 2019 |

Christianity Today |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Volunteers with the Embassy Church visit detainees once a week upon request, with about 15 to 20 volunteers spending time with people during four one-hour shifts. As they built relationships with the detainees, volunteers fundraised to hire immigration lawyers and help people through the asylum process.

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The Copenhagen house that's probably the best children's home in the world

Clare Considine Helen Russell

November 20, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

Denmark has developed an effective model for children's homes centered around community, safety, and low staff turnover. Could the setup work in the United Kingdom?

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