Published Sep 2021
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Fighting substance abuse and addiction starts with awareness. Learn the warning signs with these tips from the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency.
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Help those experiencing homelessness in Tulare County with these tips, provided by the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency.
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Published Mar 2020
Printed Stories
Representing 96,000 state workers, SEIU Local 1000 worked to give their members—and all Californians—the opportunity to have a good life, live in sustainable communities and enjoy the fruits of social, economic and environmental justice. Yvonne R. Walker’s weekly column explored the work that SEIU Local 1000 was doing to achieve those goals.
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Published Dec 2019
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Representing 96,000 state workers, SEIU Local 1000 worked to give their members—and all Californians—the opportunity to have a good life, live in sustainable communities and enjoy the fruits of social, economic and environmental justice. Yvonne R. Walker’s weekly column explored the work that SEIU Local 1000 was doing to achieve those goals.
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Published Dec 2015
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In 2010, the California Endowment launched a 10-year, $1 billion plan to improve the health of 14 challenged communities across the state. Over the 10 years, community-based organizations and public institutions worked together to address the socioeconomic and environmental challenges contributing to the poor health of their communities. This bi-weekly series of stories published in the Sacramento News & Review in 2015 covered the work that was done on this project.
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Published May 2014
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Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. provides a solution to poverty through a holistic, customer-service driven model. Find out how this approach is leading to success in the community.
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Published May 2014
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Fifty years after the War on Poverty began, economic disparities are still alive in our communities, including Butte County. Community Action Agency of Butte County is serving the community through programs that address hunger, housing, energy use and seniors. Community action gives consumers the tools to lift themselves out of poverty, so they rely less on government aid.
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Published Aug 2013
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According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Georgia has the third highest poverty rate in the nation. Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council provides an essential safety net for low-income individuals and families in Macon and Bibb counties.
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Published Aug 2013
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The Northeast Florida Community Action Agency is one of the largest, volunteer-based organizations in the state. NFCAA changes people's lives by promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles and providing services to those in need.
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Published Apr 2013
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One out of every six Ohioans lives in poverty. The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies provides support and a chance for a better life for low-income individuals and families in the state.
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Published Mar 2013
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Some 35,000 people in San Luis Obispo are living in poverty. The Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County aims to make a positive change for low-income families and individuals across central and southern California.
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Published Dec 2012
Printed Stories
In 2010, the California Endowment launched a 10-year, $1 billion plan to improve the health of 14 challenged communities across the state. Over the 10 years, community-based organizations and public institutions worked together to address the socioeconomic and environmental challenges contributing to the poor health of their communities. This bi-weekly series of stories published in the Sacramento News & Review in 2012 covered the work that was done on this project.
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Published Oct 2012
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For 50 years, Boston ABCD has been fighting poverty and improving lives. Today, the community action agency serves as New England's oldest and largest anti-poverty organization, serving 85,000 people annually.
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