Community-Based Farming: A Path to Food Security
Community-based farming is all about local people growing food for their communities.
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- May 22
- 2 min
The Role of Land Trusts in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
In the pursuit of a more equitable and sustainable future, the role of land trusts in promoting sustainable agriculture cannot be overstated
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- May 17
- 2 min
How Community-Based Farming Complements Prison Reform Efforts
Perhaps most significantly, community-based farming can offer a unique opportunity for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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- May 10
- 2 min
Regenerative Farming: A Piece of the Social Good Puzzle
Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming principles and practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem.
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- May 5
- 2 min
How Regenerative Farms and Community-Based Agriculture Nourish Strong Foundations
Regenerative farms and community-based agriculture play a pivotal role in providing this nutritional foundation for children and communities
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- May 4
- 2 min
Understanding Social Impact: Creating Meaningful Change for Thriving Communities
Creating a thriving community requires addressing the social challenges that affect those who live there.
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- Apr 28
- 2 min
The Ripple Effect: How Communities Suffer in the Absence of Reentry Programs
Reentry from prison is a challenging process, not only for the individuals directly involved but also for the communities they return to.
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- Apr 24
- 2 min
Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Lack of Funding and Support for Reentry Programs
Reentry programs have a track record of slashing recidivism rates and nurturing successful reintegration.
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- Apr 19
- 3 min
Reducing Recidivism and Building Thriving Communities: The Fountain Fund Film Premiere
The Fountain Fund's recent film premiere was a huge success, with nearly 350 attendees gathering at the Jefferson School African American...
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- Apr 14
- 3 min
The Crucial Role of Reducing Recidivism Rates in Transforming Lives and Communities
While many people understand the concept of prison, few are aware of the complexities of reentry. In fact, for many, including the...
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- Apr 11
- 3 min
The Power of Community-Based Reentry Programs: Strengthening Society and Reducing Recidivism
Every year, thousands of individuals are released from prison. According to the latest, data, that is around 600,000 people every year in...
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- Apr 3
- 3 min
Lopez Community Land Trust: Building Sustainable Communities Through Community Land Trusts
Community land trusts have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to acquire and manage land for preservation,...
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- Mar 27
- 2 min
7 Amazing Benefits of Community Gardens
Community gardens are more than just a place to grow fresh fruits and vegetables. They offer numerous social, environmental, and health...
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- Mar 24
- 2 min
Promoting Unity and Harmony: The Power of the Carillon Community in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia's Carillon Community is a shining example of a successful diverse, and inclusive community that embraces the values of...
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- Mar 14
- 2 min
The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative: A Land Trust Model for Community Empowerment
The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) is a community-based organization located in the Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods of...
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- Mar 13
- 1 min
Finding Your Voice and Building Strong Communities with Speak with Purpose
Speak with Purpose is a Seattle-based social good organization that was founded by the passionate and talented Toyia Taylor. With a focus...
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- Feb 23
- 2 min
Gus Newport: A Lifetime of Community Building and Activism
Former mayor of Berkeley, California, Gus Newport has spent his life dedicated to activism and community building.
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- Feb 8
- 2 min
From the Mat Up: Yoga Behind Bars Helps Our Incarcerated Community Members Rebuild Before Reentry
Yoga Behind Bars (YBB) has helped thousands of incarcerated youth and adults transform their lives through embodied movement and meditation.
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- Jan 26
- 2 min
Nonprofit Spotlight: Huy Cares Provides Services and Support to Indigenous Prisoners
Huy means see you again/we never say goodbye. Huy Cares is a small, focused and dedicated organization providing economic, educational,...
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- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
Interrupting the Cycle of Mass Incarceration Through Healing
Freedom Project, Renton, WA Freedom Project works alongside the community to dismantle the institution of mass incarceration and heal its...
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