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Community Safety Nets: Looking Beyond Government Aid – Alex Forsythe (POY 67)

With social safety nets stripped, where can people in need turn to? Alex Forsythe shares her experience with Little Free Pantries in Alabama.

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Community Organizing for Socially Awkward People – Roderick Douglass (POY 66)

Community organizing can be intimidating for many of us who are aspiring helpers. Roderick Douglass wrote a book to share his wisdom about it.

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How to Be a More Engaged Neighbor—And How It Will Help You – David Burton (POY 64)

Apathy and isolation define many modern neighborhoods. David Burton counters that socially engaged neighborhoods are better for everyone.

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How to Pick a Lane As a Helper—And Stay In It – Laura Hale 2 (POY 62)

How do you decide where to get involved and help the people around you? Laura Hale returns to share her insights.

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Using Dungeons & Dragons and Other Games to Reach Kids – Dr. Megan Connell (POY 60)

Most things humans have created can be used to help others. Dr. Megan Connell uses role-playing games to help kids learn about themselves.

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What’s Your Grief?: Grief Support for the Rest of Us – Litsa Williams (POY 58)

Grief is a constellation of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Litsa Williams co-founded What’s Your Grief? to assist with the process.

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How to Throw a Block Party—And Why You Should – Vanessa Elias (POY 56)

Vanessa Elias began throwing block parties in her hometown to bring her community back together. Now she’s teaching others how to do the same.

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The Power of Love in a Post-Pandemic World – Barb Seaman (POY 53)

Barb Seaman helps a local organization in Washington state repair the social damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear the inspiring story.

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Graving: Connecting Families with Their Ancestors – Brandon Wofford-Asuncion (POY 49)

Graving is a hobby where people visit graves for fun. Brandon Wofford-Asuncion uses it to help others find lost relatives near San Francisco.

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Healing Baltimore’s Trauma and Violence – Freedom Jones (TBK 05)

Freedom Jones directs anti-violence programs at LifeBridge’s Center for Hope. Here’s why they care so deeply about healing Baltimore’s trauma.