All People Making a Difference
At this library, story time doesn鈥檛 end because a parent is in prisonTeleStory, a program run by the Brooklyn Public Library, makes it possible for the incarcerated to read to their children. It is one of 14 winners of the Knight News Challenge on Libraries.
Difference MakerShe鈥檚 been instrumental in CVS taking a stand against tobaccoEileen Howard Boone is both a mother of six and an executive at CVS Health. Her work is indicative of how many businesses are putting more emphasis on philanthropy.
In Mass., Habitat for Humanity affiliate takes on its first 'veterans build'Veterans builds have become a popular facet of Habitat for Humanity nationwide, supporting veterans by providing housing and employment opportunities for those who have served.
For kids with loss or addiction in their families, these camps offer comfortFormer major league pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife started a foundation that puts on free, three-day camps for children across the country, helping 4,000 kids last year alone.
With men gone, women shake up farming in rural NepalAs Nepali men migrate to find work, women are taking over in the fields 鈥� earning them more money and respect.
Sun-powered phone charger helps migrants in GreeceA team of students from Edinburgh University designed the charging station, keeping in mind that Greece gets plenty of sun.
Difference MakerThis tribesman planted a forest in India that鈥檚 bigger than Central ParkJadav 鈥楳olai鈥� Payeng began planting seedlings in 1979, and the forest has grown so big that it has sheltered tigers and elephants.
Global standard to measure food waste aims to put more on platesCompanies and countries often lack details about the food that disappears from the supply chain. The new standard is the first set of international definitions and reporting requirements for the problem.
At senior living facilities, 'students in residence' programs catch onSenior living centers are providing college students housing for free or reduced rates in exchange for them hanging out with the residents. One program just launched in Iowa.
In one Cincinnati neighborhood, a start-up gives local entrepreneurs a chanceWhen neighborhoods develop, longtime residents are often left out of the boom. MORTAR is designed to provide the information and resources that residents need to start businesses.
Amid Venezuela food shortages, tropical fruits provide lifelineWith many people saying they cannot afford three meals a day, they're turning to Venezuela's lush mango, coconut, and papaya trees.
Difference MakerViolence plunged after he brought the arts to a Tijuana neighborhoodRa煤l C谩rdenas Osuna has dedicated his life to creating social change through community-driven art initiatives. His outlook helped transform Camino Verde into a neighborhood of hope and promise.
With exhibit, migrants in Europe hope their experiences are better understood'I felt this was the way I could help,' says British art curator Sue McAlpine, whose exhibition features discarded life jackets used by refugees who arrived in Greece, as well as paintings and photos by migrants in Calais.
Are 'income share agreements' a good way to pay for college?Under these plans, students agree to pay a percentage of their future income to a private company or lender in exchange for additional money to cover college expenses. For some, the agreements might make sense.
Why young black men in Waterloo, Iowa, are receiving college scholarshipsDennis Harbaugh and Juanita Williams were concerned with the achievement gap faced by black males in Waterloo schools and how it related to dropout and graduation rates. So they created an Education Promise Fund.
Are polystyrene homes a good option for Kenya's expanding housing sector?Polystyrene construction offers good insulation and uses less water and wood. But the technology has yet to be fully embraced by homeowners and housing developers.
Difference MakerMeet the woman who helps disabled and homeless artists sell impressive workLiz Powers, who cofounded the brokerage ArtLifting, refuses to let hardship define her clients. ArtLifting represents 80 artists in 11 cities and has made large corporate sales.
One man鈥檚 odyssey as a rookie cop 鈥� at age 50Mark Johnson was a United Way executive but wanted a more hands-on job. He quickly came to realize that he had more to learn than to teach.
How Soccer Without Borders can help young refugees and immigrants adjustSoccer Without Borders emphasizes team building as well as cultural exchanges among participants and civic engagement. It was recently awarded a prize for innovation in addressing social problems.
A quilt club gives its work to a shelter for abused womenA queen-size quilt could fetch as much as $350 at consignment stores or arts and crafts festivals, but The Satilla Quilters aren't in it for the money.
