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Mar

Seeing Things Differently: The Homeless Woman

by Janine Boylan on March 18, 2013

Smiling homeless woman helping us see things differently

A woman from a shelter in Lynchburg, Virginia, where residents are trained,
encouraged, and educated.
© Kelly Reece

I have passed the homeless women in my community many times. I’m ashamed to say that I hadn’t thought much about them. That is, until I learned their stories. Read more...

A 77-year-old retired teacher. After educating our community’s children, when she could no longer work, she had nowhere left to go.
A 24-year-old new mom. If she can’t find a place to live, she will lose her baby.
A 70-year-old cancer victim. After chemotherapy, she crawls back into her tent in the park.

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Making a Difference/Stereotypes

Feb

Life Changing Moments: One Billion Rising in Paris

by Meredith Mullins on February 21, 2013

One Billion Rising in Paris
© Meredith Mullins

Stop Violence Against Women

A convergence of forces.

Start with . . .

An ongoing annual event on Valentine’s Day to stop violence against women and girls (organized since 1998 by Eve Ensler, women’s rights activist and creator of “The Vagina Monologues”).

Fuel it with . . .

Recent brutalities, including the gang rape of Jyoti Singh in India, the shooting of Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, and the alledged gang rape of a young woman in Steubenville, Ohio, by members of the high school football team. Read more...

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France (Paris)/Making a Difference

Jan

Lessons from Sandy: How to Avoid a Second Disaster

by Janine Boylan on January 21, 2013

Tools symbolizing the need to avoid a second disaster by making good choices when you donate after disasters like Hurricane Sandy

Making Good Choices—Will You Give a Hand? Or the Shirt Off Your Back?

Hurricane Sandy tore through the Northeast nearly three months ago. While Congress debates aid funding, millions of people are donating to the victims. Are they making good choices? What choice would you make? Read more...

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