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This Colorado Nonprofit Bought a Hotel to Create Apartments for the Homeless
Renaissance Housing Development is a branch of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. These advocates saw a former Quality Inn and Suites falling into disrepair and decided that they could help their community by purchasing the property. The building recently...
One Student Raised $4,000 to Pay Off the Lunch Debt at His School
Lunch debt in the United States soared by 70% over the past six years. Three-quarters of school districts have unpaid meal costs that range from $10 to over $500,000. Although the figures aren’t broken down per student or school, the inability to pay for lunches is an...
This Shirt Lets People Feel Music
CuteCircuit offers a revolutionary new product for individuals who have a hearing impairment. This wearable tech company has created a garment that allows you to feel music as it plays. It is called the Sound Shirt, and the clothing was made in collaboration with the...
Foster Father Only Takes Unwanted Sick Children
Mohamed Bzeek is just your average LA guy. He’s been a foster father for more than 20 years, deciding to care for those in need after battling colon cancer. His decisions are very different from that of the average foster family. Bzeek only accepts children who have a...
Teen Operates Bakery to Help the Homeless
Michael Platt has always loved to bake. He was able to turn that passion into a business that he operates from his home at just 11 years old. Now that he’s a teen, Platt is making a big difference for his Washington, D.C., community. His business uses the one-for-one...