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A man and a woman, both Black in appearance, talk animatedly to each other as they look at a program. The woman is wearing an Inkomoko shirt.

CEO invites the world to invest in refugees: 'Humanity flourishes when people have the tools to succeed'

For the last decade, Inkomoko CEO Julienne Oyler has recognized a truth that has often gone overlooked: refugees are resilient, resourceful, and indispensable as business owners.

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Grocery prices are on the rise. Here's how a home chef turned a $20 Dollar Tree trip into 'four full family dinners'

Rebecca Chobat has spent the last three years making delicious meals on a budget. In her latest challenge, she turned 20 bucks into four amazing meals for the whole family.

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22 Ideas To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of the AAPI community.

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Church turns its vacant land into a huge urban garden, donates 65K pounds of food every year

With an abundance of vacant property and limited access to fresh produce, Mission of Mary Cooperative stepped in.

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Black woman develops 'Black Amazon' app to help shoppers find Black-owned businesses

Dacia Petrie’s Black Nile curates over 3,000 Black-owned businesses across 40+ categories.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a vacant building that was once Winans Performing Arts Academy in Detroit. On the right is a remodeled version of the same building, which will soon open as Anchor Detroit.

These schools once sat vacant. Now, they provide life-changing resources to thousands of low-income families

Here, community members can find afterschool programs, career development, and health and wellness resources.

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To combat teacher shortages, this district is building housing for its educators

In an effort to retain its educators, Charlotte schools are planning on building housing and offering below market-rate rentals.

Four American seventh graders sit at a table, a blue suitcase open before them.

US middle schoolers build 'solar suitcases,' powering 40 refugee schools in Uganda

The students are part of We Share Solar’s education initiative, proving that their learning can power real change.

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18 Ideas to Celebrate Small Business Saturday

Get your reusable tote bags ready! Small Business Saturday takes place on the weekend following Thanksgiving in the United States. Here are some pointers for shopping small this season.

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Economic Good News

Stories about money and economics being used for good — and good being done for money and economies

CEO invites the world to invest in refugees: 'Humanity flourishes when people have the tools to succeed'

Grocery prices are on the rise. Here's how a home chef turned a $20 Dollar Tree trip into 'four full family dinners'

22 Ideas To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Church turns its vacant land into a huge urban garden, donates 65K pounds of food every year

Black woman develops 'Black Amazon' app to help shoppers find Black-owned businesses

These schools once sat vacant. Now, they provide life-changing resources to thousands of low-income families

To combat teacher shortages, this district is building housing for its educators

US middle schoolers build 'solar suitcases,' powering 40 refugee schools in Uganda

Good News This Week: December 14, 2024 - Chefs, Turtles, & Dogs

Good News This Week: November 30, 2024 - Wolves, Plastics, & Thanksgiving

18 Ideas to Celebrate Small Business Saturday

Good News This Week: November 23, 2024 - Corals, Books, & Trees

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