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  • 'Fresh, free and beautiful': the rise of urban gardening

    Rachel Obordo

    June 07, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Orange, Connecticut

    Urban gardens are helping increase access to fresh produce in Connecticut and Dallas. The program in Orange, Connecticut is unique because not only does the urban garden provide fresh produce to local food banks, but it also hosts programming for kids on the Autism spectrum. The program teaches about healthy eating and cooking, and kids, families, and the elderly can all benefit.

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  • 'It's been my compass': helping the homeless failed by the government

    Rachel Obordo

    April 03, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: England, Greater London

    Two social enterprises in London are making significant strides in helping out the homeless and rough sleepers. One, named Beam, uses a crowdfunding platform to help finance training and qualifications for work for a variety of professions, from beauticians to electricians. The other, named Overstream Clean, hires the homeless to perform cleaning and gardening work, and they advertise themselves as a cleaning company rather than a social enterprise. Those who have gone through the programs say that they feel empowered and motivated by the help offered by their community.

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