Published Mar 2020
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The lack of housing that is affordable in the rapidly growing Northern Washoe County has created a public health crisis, with more and more residents priced out or rent-burdened, and few financial reserves to pay for food and medicine. Find out how a variety of creative stakeholders are working together to solve this problem.
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Published May 2019
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The Los Rios College Federation of Teachers cares deeply about faculty, but it is equally committed to ensuring students have everything they need -- both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Published Dec 2018
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Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) formed in 1994 to work on issues of justice — including economic justice, social justice and environmental justice. 25 years later, PLAN continues to fight for progressive issues, and works hard to make Nevada better. Take a look to see how PLAN has helped Nevada "then" and "now," and how you can join the movement!
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Published Aug 2018
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The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center (SRFJC) offers a safe, healing environment for victims of domestic violence, child and elder abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. A "one-stop" center of comprehensive services, SRFJC offers clients a place to start the healing process through counseling, protective measures or just someone who can listen. Learn how, here.
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Published Jan 2018
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In order to enact change, the residents and families of low-income or minority neighborhoods must have a voice. When neighborhoods organize into one cohesive power, critical issues that affect its residents are given the attention they need, leading to resolutions that improve lives. In this publication, learn how CNC Education Fund transforms residents into leaders — bringing change to California one neighborhood at a time.
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Published Jun 2016
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Inequitable and punitive school discipline policies are creating a “school-to-prison” pipeline, where students are being prevented from achieving their full potential. The Restorative Schools Vision Project helps schools address this crisis by introducing restorative justice and social-emotional learning practices. Restorative justice favors problem solving over punishment by addressing the underlying reason why an injustice was committed and “restoring” people to their true selves and community. It emphasizes that everyone counts, not just those in power (teachers/administrators) but the students, too. It also incorporates awareness of different cultures and perspectives as reasons why someone may behave a certain way.
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