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Hospitals Can Be Key to Healthy People, Healthy Economies

Johnny Magdaleno

November 29, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States

Hospitals in the United States spend over $340 billion on health services, but with those funds, they could also help the numerous neighborhoods struggling with poverty. The Democracy Collaborative is a research center that helps hospitals link up with local institutions to encourage job growth, buy regionally produced food, and reinvest into their local economy.

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LA Metro Bus Project to Lift Up Disadvantaged Workers

Johnny Magdaleno

November 11, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles Metro service is working to use the U.S. Employment Plan model to upgrade its fleet with eco-friendly buses. Through this model, the manufacturers who invest in and hire disadvantaged workers and support the local economy receive extra points which help them in obtaining contracts from Los Angeles Metro. This create jobs locally and helps disadvantaged communities grow while creating a fleet of zero-emissions buses.

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Albuquerque's Big Employers Start Major Buy Local, Hire Local Program

Johnny Magdaleno

October 05, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has the second highest unemployment rate in the country. To solve this problem, the Healthy Neighborhoods Albuquerque, a city wide initiative was formed. Their strategy is to train, hire and buy locally.

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CDFIs Can Help Native Populations Moving to Cities

Johnny Magdaleno

September 19, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, Rapid City, South Dakota

In Rapid City, South Dakota, talking about money is taboo among Native American families. To help improve their financial situations Black Hills Community Loan Fund offers financial literacy classes. The organization is in the process to be certified as a Native CDFI, a program that will help expand their impact.

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Tijuana's Getting a $61 Million Transit Makeover

Johnny Magdaleno

September 19, 2016 |

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Response Location: Mexico, Tijuana

The city of Tijuana, situated at the border with the United States, uses an inefficient and expensive transportation system that relies on private drivers. However, with the help of multiple stakeholders, a new public transit system is being put into place to make transportation easier for residents.

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San Jose Manufacturing Comeback Linked to Equitable Growth

Johnny Magdaleno

September 16, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, San Jose, California

In San Jose, manufacturing jobs can help reduce the economic inequalities in the region. Youth from marginalized communities are being recruited to join a high tech manufacturing job with the potential for career advancement.

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Berkeley Makes History With Wage Theft Ordinance

Johnny Magdaleno

August 16, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

Wage theft is a widespread issue in the construction industry in California with few cases successfully resolved and costing state taxpayers $8.5 billion a year. In Berkeley, an ordinance was introduced in order to shift auditing from the state to the local level, creating an auditing system that makes building permits dependant on the city’s ability to conduct regular check-ins for payment plans over the course of projects rather than once they are complete.

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Black Lives Matter Policy Agenda Looks a Lot Like a Playbook for Inclusive Cities

Johnny Magdaleno

August 05, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Windsor, Ontario has a similar economic industry as its neighbor Detroit Michigan; however, Detroit has substantial low-income Black communities compared with Windsor. The Movement for Black Lives has created a six-piece platform that addresses what the United States should do to face the disproportionate problems faced by Black communities. Some of those platforms, including pairing the unemployed with economic incentives, removing questions about criminal history on job applications, and tax revisions, have found success in other cities.

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Pulling Hispanic Immigrants Out of the World of Check Cash Stores

Johnny Magdaleno

August 03, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, Boyle Heights, California

Although the Hispanic population accounts for about 20% of the U.S. population, many of those communities are still under- or un-banked. To overcome this issue, local credit unions are adapting the way they are reaching this population by using more word of mouth and leveraging local organizations which have gained Hispanic trust, as well as using identification information this population can provide.

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Putting Low-Wage Workers' Rights, Legal Help On Your Smartphone's Homescreen

Johnny Magdaleno

August 01, 2016 |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Low wage workers are very likely to have their rights violated. To support them in an accessible and efficient way WorkersReport was created as an app to help workers report and track violations as well as get in touch with the right support.

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