The West Side Connection

...tomorrow’s challenges. Photo credit: Elliot Haney Success that Defies the Odds School leader Andrea Todoro knows a thing or two about barriers and the challenges they pose to education. “We have an extremely high poverty rate,” she said. “We hover around 87 to 90% free and reduced lunch. We have...
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The PATH Forward

safe again likely seems impossible. But helping survivors feel safe is something Julie Palmer has dedicated herself t0. With support from Rich Products, she and the staff at the PATH Enrichment Center are providing the kinds of services that enrich the lives of survivors and restore hope. Does human trafficking...
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Changing the Tide

isn’t without its challenges. Generally speaking, seafood has a lower carbon footprint than land-based food, which is why there are a growing number of initiatives urging consumers to eat more seafood . By 2030, it’s estimated that about 40 million tons of seafood will be required to meet increasing consumer...
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A Day of Fun for All

...about the many different cultures that make up the community. Leading the charge were two local organizations: El Batey and Amor and Heritage . El Batey specializes in the Afro-Puerto Rican tradition of bomba—a percussion-based art that encourages large gatherings and group participation. Amor and Heritage takes a broader approach...
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Dads Do Hair Too

...their families in the most meaningful ways. With support from Rich’s, which provided a grant to BPPN to host the event (and another grant to Melinated Moms after the event) Dads Do Hair Too was a perfect example of this. Photo credit: Creative Connect Agency LLC Photo credit: Creative Connect...
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