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2 weeks ago | 
publicnewsservice.org | Chrystal Blair
The emergency funds will help support groups already on the ground distributing supplies, repairing homes, and feeding families - especially in the hardest-hit areas. "We've seen the effects of this tornado on St. Louis and communities that have traditionally been marginalized," said Clarke.
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3 weeks ago | 
kmaland.com | Chrystal Blair
(Branson) -- Contractors have broken ground on a tiny-home village in Branson, where poverty is a growing concern. While tourists flock to Branson by the millions, many frontline workers can't afford to live in the city they serve. One in five Branson residents lives below the poverty line - and more than 1,500 people, including 300 children, reside in substandard housing such as weekly motels.
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3 weeks ago | 
wxpr.org | Chrystal Blair
A new study from Wayne State University finds that therapy dogs may be just what the doctor ordered for kids experiencing anxiety in the emergency room. Research shows around 15% of children need medication or physical restraint just to get through treatment in the ER, adding to an already stressful situation for them and their parents. The study included 80 kids ages 5 to 17, who received standard child-life therapy - but half of the kids also spent about 10 minutes with a therapy dog team.
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3 weeks ago | 
publicnewsservice.org | Chrystal Blair
By Alyssa Burr for the Michigan Independent. Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Michigan Independent-Public News Service CollaborationRenee Chelian, founder and CEO of Northland Family Planning Center in Sterling Heights, has been an abortion provider for more than 50 years.
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3 weeks ago | 
publicnewsservice.org | Chrystal Blair
A new public service announcement spotlights a Michigan teen, in and out of foster homes, who was adopted after a holiday visit turned into a permanent stay. The PSA is part of a national campaign by the Dave Thomas Foundation, focusing on what it is like to bounce between foster homes, to finally finding a place to belong.
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3 weeks ago | 
publicnewsservice.org | Chrystal Blair
By Laura Aka for WorkingNation. Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Washington News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service CollaborationAs with many cities and towns, if an economy doesn't change with the times, opportunities for work and personal growth can stagnate. Change is crucial. Historically, the industries of Spokane, Washington were natural resources-related, including mining and timber.
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3 weeks ago | 
krcu.org | Chrystal Blair
Contractors have broken ground on a tiny-home village in Branson, where poverty is a growing concern. While tourists flock to Branson by the millions, many frontline workers can't afford to live in the city they serve. One in five Branson residents lives below the poverty line - and more than 1,500 people, including 300 children, reside in substandard housing such as weekly motels.
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3 weeks ago | 
kttn.com | Chrystal Blair
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options(Missouri News Service) – Construction has started on a permanent tiny-home village in Branson, Missouri, as housing insecurity continues to affect many local workers. Although millions of tourists visit Branson annually, a growing number of service industry employees cannot afford to live within the city limits.
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3 weeks ago | 
publicnewsservice.org | Chrystal Blair
Research shows around 15% of children need medication or physical restraint just to get through treatment in the ER, adding to an already stressful situation for them and their parents. The study included 80 kids ages 5 to 17, who received standard child-life therapy - but half of the kids also spent about 10 minutes with a therapy dog team.
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3 weeks ago | 
publicnewsservice.org | Chrystal Blair
Contractors have broken ground on a tiny-home village in Branson, where poverty is a growing concern. While tourists flock to Branson by the millions, many frontline workers can't afford to live in the city they serve. One in five Branson residents lives below the poverty line - and more than 1,500 people, including 300 children, reside in substandard housing such as weekly motels.
