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Glasgow Caledonian University: Database to showcase anti-poverty projects

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Glasgow Caledonian University: Database to showcase anti-poverty projects. “The Tackling Poverty Locally Directory is a free online resource designed to highlight innovative practice and provide guidance on how similar initiatives can be adopted elsewhere in the country. The first 20 case studies included in the database, which launches today, feature projects set up to tackle food poverty, reduce stigma, assist people into employment, deliver financial inclusion, tackle housing costs, and address the cost of living.”

State of New Jersey: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education Launches BasicNeeds.NJ.gov Resource Hub at Convening of Campus Practitioners

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State of New Jersey: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education Launches BasicNeeds.NJ.gov Resource Hub at Convening of Campus Practitioners . “BasicNeeds.NJ.gov – designed in collaboration with the Office of Innovation – centralizes information relevant to students regarding housing, food, transportation, child care, and other similar supports, while providing an overview of eligibility and the processes for seeking State assistance.”

New ALA report: Gen Z & Millennials are visiting the library & prefer print books (American Library Association)

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American Library Association: New ALA report: Gen Z & Millennials are visiting the library & prefer print books. “Gen Z and Millennials are using public libraries, both in person and digitally, at higher rates compared to older generations, according to a new report released today by the American Library Association (ALA). Gen Z and Millennials: How They Use Public Libraries and Identify Through Media Use draws on a nationally representative survey to reveal the attitudes and behaviors young Americans have regarding library use and media consumption.”

Channel 3000: DHS launches network to help families of children with disabilities find needed services

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Channel 3000: DHS launches network to help families of children with disabilities find needed services. ” The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday launched a new website and helpline to connect families of children with disabilities with the services they need. The Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network is designed to ease access to essential services by partnering with providers and care systems across the state. Through the network, families will be helped by a children’s resource guide.”

State of Maine: Governor Mills Launches “Healing Together” Online Resource to Help Support to Lewiston Victims and Families

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State of Maine: Governor Mills Launches “Healing Together” Online Resource to Help Support to Lewiston Victims and Families. “The website, available at https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/lewiston also identifies mental health resources from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to support anyone affected by the violence in Lewiston who may be struggling. The website lists community funds established by the Maine Community Foundation, the L-A Metro Chamber, the United Way of Androscoggin County, and Central Maine Medical Center that will deliver financial supports to those affected by the shootings, and those organizations involved in the community and heath care response.”

WIRED: How to Digitize an Entire Government

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WIRED: How to Digitize an Entire Government . “From online voting to frictionless taxes, Estonia’s government services can sound like sci-fi to outsiders. Its chief information officer talks about how it works—and what other countries might learn.”

Government Technology: NYC Releases AI Action Plan, Business-Focused AI Chatbot

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Government Technology: NYC Releases AI Action Plan, Business-Focused AI Chatbot. “New York City has launched the MyCity Business Services chatbot in a beta form to help residents get information about starting or operating their businesses. The city also released an AI Action Plan to guide responsible city government use of the tech.”

WGBH: Boston philanthropists launch new effort to ship Floridians ‘banned books’

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WGBH: Boston philanthropists launch new effort to ship Floridians ‘banned books’. “Any Florida resident who wants a book can go on the website, choose one title to order and pay $3.99 to have it shipped. Florida residents, libraries and educational institutions can order a book — or someone out of state can send a book to someone they know, with the receiver having to approve the shipment. A Florida delivery address is required for the sale to process.”

Delaware.gov: DHSS Announces Launch of New Help Is Here Delaware Website

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Delaware.gov: DHSS Announces Launch of New Help Is Here Delaware Website. “Designed after months of listening sessions and focus groups, the new HelpIsHereDE.com is the state’s comprehensive resource for those seeking help for substance use disorder or mental illness, along with their family members, community organizations, and health care providers.”

State of Wisconsin: State Announces Launch of New Tool to Help Wisconsinites Find Free, Discounted Internet Service

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State of Wisconsin: State Announces Launch of New Tool to Help Wisconsinites Find Free, Discounted Internet Service. “Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), announced the launch of the Internet Discount Finder website to help Wisconsin households find and access affordable internet. The new tool can assist in finding free and discounted internet service available to eligible Wisconsin residents.”

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health Announces Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Clearinghouse

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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: DHHR’s Bureau for Behavioral Health Announces Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Clearinghouse. “The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has launched the BBH Clearinghouse, an online database of evidence-based practices to help individuals, families, providers, schools, communities, and other partners make informed decisions about selecting effective prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services.”

Bob Vila: Extra Garden Veggies? Find a Fresh Food Donation Site in Your Area

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Bob Vila: Extra Garden Veggies? Find a Fresh Food Donation Site in Your Area . “Each year, tons of uneaten food goes to waste, while millions of households in the United States experience food insecurity. While it’s important that companies and organizations make responsible food waste decisions, home gardeners and individual donors can also do their part. Those who find themselves with lots of extra veggies throughout the growing season can help by donating their surplus of fresh produce locally. From community fridges to food pantries and other donation sites, get familiar with nearby options.”

RIHousing: Rhode Island’s new affordable housing online database now available

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RIHousing: Rhode Island’s new affordable housing online database now available. “The online searchable database, which went live in June, includes information on low-income rental units across the state, including contact information for developments, application information as available, and information relative to key populations a development may serve, such as residents who are elderly or disabled, or families impacted by domestic violence.”

Indian Health Service: IHS and VA Launch a New Interagency Map Application for Native Veterans

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Indian Health Service: IHS and VA Launch a New Interagency Map Application for Native Veterans. “The Indian Health Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs have launched a new interagency map application, Find Health Care & Resources for Native Veterans, to increase access to health care, community-based resources, and other essential services for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.”

KTVH: New website offers a resource hub for all in child care

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KTVH: New website offers a resource hub for all in child care. “The Montana Child Care Business Connect Program, part of Zero to Five Montana, helps support the start, and expansion, of high-quality, early child care businesses in Montana, and they just unveiled their new online resource hub for all stakeholders in the child care industry.”