Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative – The Affordable Housing Conundrum: New Partners & Cr… Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative panel of progressive, non-traditional Southwest Michigan housing leaders and local journalists who cover housing, moderated by Gordon Evans, WMUK’s direc…

What can we do next to solve the housing affordability crisis? Explore this question and more with this panel made up of Southwest Michigan housing leaders and local journalists who cover housing.

#housing #kalamazoo #affordablehousing #localsolutions #swmi

Greece: mountain and coastal communities adopt renewable energy solutions through COMPOSE An EU-supported initiative has helped municipalities in Crete develop and implement practical renewable energy solutions to reduce emissions and improve energy resilience.

Developed by the Technical University of Crete, the COMPOSE toolbox is a free, online platform designed to help municipalities with limited staff or resources plan and implement renewable energy solutions. #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #LocalSolutions #CohesionPolicy eu.smh.re/0dR5

Maple Microdevelopment works alongside communities worldwide, connecting local voices with global learning to build lasting impact.
Visit us: www.maplemicrodevelopment.org

#WithCommunities #LocalSolutions #GlobalImpact

Share this video and tag a neighbor who believes in building the Common Good together.

#AaronForNY23 #NY23 #CommonGood #WNY #CommunityAction #LocalSolutions #PeoplePowered

Saving Pakistan’s forests, lakes and mangroves is survival. Community-led action is our strongest defence against climate chaos.
By Nazeer Ahmed Arijo

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/06-Dec-2025/...

#ClimateAction #GreenPakistan #ProtectNature #MangrovesMatter #EcoAwareness #LocalSolutions

Impact100 NYC - Women's giving circle to help grassroots nonprofits thrive with innovative solutions and transformational grants

#GivingTuesday 'If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together' #Impact100 #NYC 'Interactional' not transactional giving. 5 years of transformations! lnkd.in/ehv24X63 impact100nyc.org #grassrootsgiving #localsolutions #charity #newyorkcity #newyork

Our project aims to build strong, resilient communities where trusted relationships, not external advice, guide the young. #CommunityFirst #EmpowerFamilies #LocalSolutions

Kupuna at risk: How federal changes to SNAP impact older adults in Hawaii — Hawaiʻi Appleseed Even within these new constraints, Hawaii can innovate by combining or re-imagining existing programs to expand access and strengthen support for our seniors.

Even within these new constraints, Hawaiʻi can innovate by combining or re-imagining existing programs to expand access and strengthen support for our seniors.

#FoodSecurity #FoodEquity #Hunger #SeniorHunger #SNAP #HR1cuts #Hawaii #LocalSolutions

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Cape Cod Delegation Advocates Local Option Transfer Fee to Combat Housing Crisis Cape Cod legislators push for local transfer fee to fund affordable housing solutions.

Cape Cod's housing crisis is reaching critical levels, with median home prices soaring over $760,000, prompting local leaders to propose a transformative transfer fee to fund affordable solutions.

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#BarnstableCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #CommunityEmpowerment #LocalSolutions

Healthy soil, healthier planet 🌱 Local food recycling policies can cut methane (80x more heat-trapping than CO₂) and rebuild the soil that feeds us. Let’s push leaders to act now. #climateaction #localsolutions #localpolicy #Climate @earthgives.bsky.social

From launching Djibouti IT Talent to training ICT builders, to helping entrepreneurs in agriculture, renewable energy, and more—he’s proof that local talent + mission + training = real change.

#LocalSolutions #DigitalAfrica #Entrepreneurship #ImpactTech #EcosystemBuilder

A Black homeowner gets a $330K home appraisal.
When her white husband shows the house instead, it jumps to $465K.

It’s not a glitch; it’s bias. This op-ed outlines how local policy can address it and improve equity.👉 bit.ly/4gcBMyn

#HousingEquity #AppraisalBias #LocalSolutions

Senator Haywood Discusses Unique Health Challenges in Virgin Islands Hospitals Senator Haywood addresses individual concerns of hospitals in the District of Saint Croix.

Senator Haywood is challenging the Virgin Islands' healthcare system to adapt uniquely to each district's needs, sparking a vital conversation about the future of local medical care.

Learn more here

#US #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAdaptation #VirginIslandsHealthcare #CommunityNeed #LocalSolutions

Community Leaders Collaborate to Address Local Homelessness Crisis Community-based response to homelessness garners positive reception and support from residents.

Finney County's leaders are uniting to tackle homelessness with innovative community-driven solutions that are already making a difference!

Learn more here

#FinneyCounty #KS #CitizenPortal #SocialSupport #CommunityInvolvement #FinneyCountyHomelessness #LocalSolutions

Robert Johnson (@jdata17) • Instagram reel 1 likes, 0 comments - jdata17 on August 26, 2025: "South Bay's issues come to light. From solutions to awareness, the conversation sparks change. Addressing needs and working towards resolutions. #SouthBay...

South Bay's issues come to light. From solutions to awareness, the conversation sparks change. Addressing needs and working towards resolutions. #SouthBay #CommunityIssues #LocalSolutions #Awareness #ChangeMakers #CommunityDevelopment #AddressingNeeds

Housing Authority to address voucher distribution at Escambia County Commissioners meeting Housing Authority discusses voucher challenges and local preferences with county commissioners.

Local families are struggling as housing vouchers flow to applicants from outside Walton County, leaving a backlog of 3,000 waiting for assistance.

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#WaltonCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #AffordableHousing #LocalSolutions

We are delighted to welcome @localsolutions.bsky.social as a new NCF member💙

Read more about our newest members here: nationalcareforum.org.uk/members/loca...

#Forpeoplenotforprofit #Socialcare #LocalSolutions

Community Leaders Discuss Strategies to Address Homelessness Challenges Leaders explore methods to manage homelessness and improve community maintenance.

Sioux City leaders are stepping up their game to tackle homelessness and enhance neighborhood upkeep—discover the strategies they're implementing!

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#SiouxCityWoodburyCounty #IA #NeighborhoodMaintenance #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #SiouxCityHomelessness #LocalSolutions

#Subsidiarity #CommunityPower #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #DentonTX #Texas #ClimateAction #PublicPower #ActOnClimate #Decentralization #WindPower #SolarPower #PV #TexasEnergy #CommunityOwned #LocalSolutions #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #CommunityUtility

The Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits for battery storage and clean firm electricity remain intact, supporting projects like solar with storage. Additionally, local governments can leverage programs like R-STEP for renewable energy siting and development. 🌞 #CleanEnergyLoopholes #LocalSolutions

𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗔: Whether in the kitchen or the backyard, DIY is no longer a quaint hobby. It is a quiet rebellion against mass consumption, sparked by confidence and curiosity. #SelfReliance #LocalSolutions #Sustainability

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𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗔: I had once been willing to spend hundreds of birr tracking down that tea. Now, I was producing my own. #SelfReliance #LocalSolutions #Sustainability #Resilience

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A quick glimpse from our Investor Forum, showcasing local projects that transform climate challenges into scalable solutions—strengthening livelihoods and protecting ecosystems. 🌾

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#AdvancingResilience #ClimateResilience #LocalSolutions #GRPImpact

Wicked good news! $220M secured for the Washington Bridge rebuild! Less traffic jams, more freedom to get 'round. Community projects, community responsibility, right? #RIinfrastructure #WashingtonBridge #LocalSolutions #Freedom #OceanState [source]

Trustees discuss options for addressing unfair water rates in local subdivision Trustees seek alternatives to resolve inequitable water costs faced by subdivision residents.

Residents in a Lisle subdivision are grappling with unfair water rates, and village trustees are mobilizing to find solutions—will they succeed?

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#LisleDuPageCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #LisleWaterRates #LocalSolutions #CommunityEquity

Council plans debris removal strategy amid resident complaints Council aims to address complaints by considering self-managed debris removal plans.

Appling County leaders are stepping up to tackle resident complaints about debris removal, promising a proactive approach and possible self-managed solutions!

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#ApplingCounty #GA #ApplingCountyCommunity #CitizenPortal #LocalSolutions #WasteManagement

Saw the RIPBS piece on the Washington Bridge? 🤔 Troubled history, eh? Seems like individual responsibility and community oversight could’ve prevented some of this. What say you, Rhode Island? #RIpolitics #WashingtonBridge #Accountability #LocalSolutions #IndividualFreedom [source]

Senate approves Bill 1141 for Boise's homelessness management strategy Senate Bill 1141 seeks to empower Boise to manage homelessness without criminalization.

Senate Bill 1141 is set to transform how Idaho cities manage homelessness, focusing on dignity and local solutions rather than criminalization.

Learn more here!

#ID #CitizenPortal #LocalSolutions #CommunityEmpowerment #SocialJustice

City Council explores community swap groups as resource management option Council discusses potential benefits and challenges of local swap groups for resource sharing.

Lebanon City Council is exploring innovative community swap groups to enhance local resource sharing while managing city obligations effectively.

Learn more here!

#LebanonCityLebanonCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #LocalSolutions #ResourceSharing #LebanonCity

URI prepping for a potential federal shutdown. Yikes! Hope research ain’t too affected. Individual responsibility and community support – that’s how we’ll get through this, right? #RIStrong #URI #FederalShutdown #LocalSolutions [source]