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  • A Public School That Not Only Keeps Children Safe, But Heals

    August 03, 2018 |

    Nonprofit Quarterly |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Cherokee Point Elementary School in San Diego became a trauma-informed school in 2015, and since then suspensions have fallen to zero (and remained that way since) and they no longer need a campus police officer. The school's approach includes revised disciplinary practices, social-emotional instruction, free breakfast, school-wide training about trauma, strong parental engagement, and intensive individual support. They even partner with community organizations that all them to create and offer a wider variety of services than the school could on its own.

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  • Trinidad seizes artist pursuits as economic development strategy

    August 02, 2018 |

    Glenwood Springs Post Independent |

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    Response Location: United States, Trinidad, Colorado

    One small town in Colorado has spurred economic development by implementing a strategy that focused on the revitalization of creative industries. As a result, Trinidad, CO, has seen a twofold increase in lodging tax income and restaurant sales tax as well as a drastic increase in profits from commercial building permits. Local artists recognized the potential Trindad could have as a creative district and brought the plan to city officials who were eventually able to take advantage of state programs and collaborate with a nonprofit to generate creative business, revitalizing the local economy as a result.

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  • Instead of jail, “Hope Not Handcuffs” gets people into addiction treatment

    August 02, 2018 |

    Michigan Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Macomb, Michigan

    In Michigan, the Hope Not Handcuffs Initiative has partnered with local police departments to ensure that people with addictions are given support and treatment instead of being sent to jail. Ninety-eight percent of people are placed in a treatment center within two hours of their arrival at a participating police station; they estimate they've placed around 1500 people in their 18 months of operation.

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  • Carbondale market study to inform the future of artist live-work spaces

    August 02, 2018 |

    Glenwood Springs Post Independent |

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    Response Location: United States, Carbondale, Colorado

    Carbondale is one of several Colorado towns that is focusing on preserving affordability for local artists. Since a different town was selected for a state-run program called Space to Create, Carbondale had to get more creative. The town is now working with a consulting group called Artspace that specializes in affordable housing for artists. Though the project is still in the early stages, they have already conducted a feasibility study and have clear plans in place to the development of affordable housing sites.

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  • Can Philanthropy Save a City?

    August 02, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Stockton, California

    Stockton is courting philanthropists by billing itself as a budding hub of innovation for fighting poverty. The city is mitigating the risks of tapping private foundations to fund city services by identifying target policies and programs ahead of time.

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  • How a Little-Known Nonprofit Is Bringing Social Practice Art to New York's Most Elite Museums—and Beyond

    August 01, 2018 |

    Artnet |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The Kenan Trust is philanthropic foundation that supports “social practice art,” in which the arts facilitate change like restoring homes in urban areas and revitalizing immigration services. Their funds have reached the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum of Art, and the Laundromat Project. A recent $6million program supports 21 New York City-based arts organizations that engage with hard to reach communities. Kenan argues that its approach is not “charity” but “justice.”

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  • Childhood trauma is linked to suicide — so Montenegro is intervening early

    August 01, 2018 |

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    Response Location: Montenegro, Podgorica

    In Montenegro, a comprehensive effort to curb physical abuse of children and childhood trauma - namely through a public information campaign and a hotline for parents - is in the beginning stages, but showing results. The programs, a collaboration between the government and international organizations, was creating to decrease the long term negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences.

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  • Bellevue builds its first downtown bike lane. But there's a catch

    August 01, 2018 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Bellevue, Washington

    Bellevue’s pilot bike lane project is starting slow and ready for feedback. By beginning the project with less than a mile of bike lanes downtown, the city made sure to brand it as a pilot, hoping to measure results and adapt accordingly. Also, the Bellevue Downtown Association had a clear voice in expectations for any bike lane project, all of which were met in the initial pilot. The city hopes that bringing on board urban planners, city council, and the downtown association will increase chances of long-term success.

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  • The startup making shirts out of cow poo

    August 01, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Netherlands, Eindhoven

    Biocouture is gaining ground in the Netherlands as farmers in Eindhoven partner with a fashion designer to turn cow waste into clothing. Although met with some initial skepticism, the practice is already receiving accolades for innovation.

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  • With Venezuela in chaos, we found new ways to keep healthcare running

    July 31, 2018 |

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    Response Location: Venezuela, Caracas

    When faced with a health care crisis, El Hatillo Municipality in Caracas, Venezuela took community health into their own hands through partnerships and expanded access. Focusing on populations identified as the most vulnerable, the municipality implemented initiatives including in-home healthcare services, a health pregnancy program and a school health program.

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