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Judge Larry Blake shares how Community Court transforms lives by connecting certain individuals who have committed minor crimes with service organizations rather than issuing fines or jail time. 

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Love in the name of Christ. This is what Love INC is all about. In a time where talk is cheap, Love INC is on a mission to help churches become what Jesus originally intended them to be. While many organizations focus just on tangible needs, Love INC recognizes that poverty is primarily a heart issue that goes beyond physical well-being. Yvette shares how this understanding is crucial if we are to truly make a difference.

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When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself

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Newberg really is a special place. Whether it’s the friendly people, the beautiful wine country, the thriving nonprofit sector, the growing university, the places of worship, or the promising future, there are many reasons to love this city. Share in the comments what you feel makes Newberg Special!

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Affordable housing seems to be an oxymoron these days, but REACH is committed to changing that. Joining me on this episode is Dan Valliere, Executive Director or REACH Community Development sharing how they are making a difference.

REACH strives to create communities where all people live in quality and sustainable housing they can afford - empowered to achieve goals, and enjoying a strong sense of community. Learn more at https://reachcdc.org/about-us/our-impact

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Sisters of the Road is a nonprofit Cafe in Portland whose mission is to create systemic change that will end poverty and homelessness by providing nourishing meals in a safe, dignified space. In this episode, former Executive Director Danielle Klock shares how Sisters of the Road is working towards this goal and how you can help.

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Andrey has a passion to restore communities by harnessing the free time and creative energy of young people. While many condemn young people for being destructive or rebellious, Andrey Ivanov discovered that many teens act out because they do not have true leaders or mentors holding them to high standards. Young people want to make an impact but often lack the opportunity or guidance.

Flash Love was created to give teens a purpose and a community, things every human needs. Not only are schools being transformed, but entire communities are seeing the positive impact of young people who see their own potential and are living life on purpose. Rather than babysitting and controlling them, Flash Love gives young adults responsibility and accountability. To learn more about Flash Love and the impact they are making, visit their site at https://www.flashlove.org or visit their facebook page.

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Isaiah grew up doing action sports and knows first-hand the therapeutic benefits they can have. In college, Isaiah had the dream of creating an organization that used water sports to help at-risk youth. This dream lied dormant until Isaiah met up with a childhood friend, Trevor Gomez, who had a similar vision. The two began working on the project and Anchors Outdoor Adventures was born shortly after.

Research has shown that without access to recreation, young people find alternative, often destructive, ways of using their free time. Youth who participate in these destructive activities at an early age have a much higher chance of unlawful offenses. Research also supports the notion that outdoor recreation has considerable positive effects on mental health. By offering a safe, inclusive environment for at-risk youth to engage in action sports, Anchors Outdoor Adventures (Anchors OA) gives at-risk youth an outlet for the many trials they face elsewhere. Anchors Outdoor Adventures (Anchors OA) uses an anchor as a symbol of using Jesus Christ as an anchor for their lives.

You can learn more at https://www.anchorsoa.org

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Ever since Rhona’s life was transformed at the age of 14, she knew she wanted to live for something more than herself. Having experienced life on the streets as a child, she knows first hand how hard it can be to break the cycle of poverty. Today Rhona oversees Transitional Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to loving at-risk youth and helping them find healthy transformation. 

Rhona is also the executive director of Braking Cycles, a nonprofit coffee and bike shop in Portland that operates under the umbrella of Transitional Youth. Through its youth apprenticeship programs, Braking Cycles offers hope, tangible job skills, and real-world knowledge that will provide youth a place and opportunity to dream, reach, and achieve. The goal is that healthy self-sufficiency can become the new cycle.

Learn more at https://www.brakingcycles.org and https://www.transitionalyouth.org/

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In 2007, Kelly Bean visited Rwanda and met inspiring East Africans who had a vision for their countries and communities. They kept in touch and began to form long-term friendships, out of which African Road was born.

Populations within many countries in Africa are faced with extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $1.90 per day. Many developed countries are working to eliminate poverty in Africa, with nearly $50 billion given every year. This money is helping save lives and meet immediate needs, but does not empower people to make lasting change.

African Road partners with local Changemakers in East Africa who are already working for change in their own communities. African Road builds friendships with these Changemakers and helps them reach their own goals. This model of partnership takes a long time to develop but in the end makes a far greater impact.

You can find out more at https://www.africanroad.org/

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