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New Program: Bethlehem Women of Excellence

March 20, 2018 |

We are proud to introduce a new member of our community of social impact, Bethlehem Women of Excellence. Bethlehem Women of Excellence empowers women and families of Bethlehem, PA who are less fortunate to overcome their economic situation and reach their potential. The Start of Empowering Women Dr. Enid Jackson…

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New Program – Mountain Bike Afghanistan

March 6, 2018 |

Humanitarian Social Innovations is proud to announce the newest member of our social impact family: Mountain Bike Afghanistan. Mission Mountain Bike Afghanistan (MTB Afghanistan) is a program focused on “empowering Afghan youth with the joy of riding and competing on mountain bikes, as well as connecting people across borders and…

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A Family Reunited – Maria Rubio

March 1, 2018 |

Writing Wrongs is a community journalism program in which college students explore various social issues and create a book about the people affected. Last year’s issue, “Untold, Unseen, Unheard: Perspectives on Immigration,” contains interviews with immigrants detailing their lives and goals for the future. This is a summary of a…

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New Program: Lehigh Valley My Brother’s Keeper

February 20, 2018 |

Humanitarian Social Innovations is proud to introduce a new member of our social impact community: Lehigh Valley My Brother’s Keeper. History of My Brother’s Keeper Lehigh Valley My Brother’s Keeper is part of the My Brother’s Keeper Challenge, which President Barack Obama sponsored. President Obama started the initiative for civic…

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New Program: We Need Books

February 8, 2018 |

“People may go to the library looking mainly for information, but they find each other there.” – Robert Putnam We are proud to introduce We Need Books, a new organization that has joined Humanitarian Social Innovations. We Need Books is an Athens-based NGO that works to build libraries containing multicultural…

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Life as an Undocumented Immigrant – Rainy Leonor

January 31, 2018 |

Writing Wrongs is a journalistic magazine that features stories about social issues written by students. Last year’s issue, “Untold, Unseen, Unheard: Perspectives on Immigration,” contains interviews with immigrants detailing their journeys and perspectives. This is a summary of a piece originally written for the magazine by Katherine Coble of Franklin…

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Writing Wrongs: Troy Harris’s Story

November 6, 2017 |

Writing Wrongs is a journalistic magazine that features stories about social issues written by students. Last year’s issue, “Addiction: Stories of Hope”, contains interviews with residents at Easy Does It (EDI), an addiction recovery facility in Leesport, PA. The following is the summary of a piece that was originally produced…

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Announcing the 2017 Great Girls!

September 13, 2017 |

Great Taste Design Foundation has announced the winners of the 2017 Great Girls Scholarship. Humanitarian Social Innovations is proud to sponsor this scholarship program for high-achieving Delaware girls. Meet this year’s winners! Lena Berry-Academics and Athletics Lena Berry is a recent graduate of Caesar Rodney High School. She ranked in…

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New Program: MELTDOWN, Based on True Events

July 6, 2017 |

“The fact is that one person can make a difference, and together we are much more impactful and powerful.” Jill Murphy Long, Screenwriter of MELTDOWN, Based on True Events   We are proud to introduce MELTDOWN, Based on True Events, a new organization that has joined Humanitarian Social Innovations this…

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Meet the Interns #Internductions

June 15, 2017 |

Humanitarian Social Innovations is pleased to host three excellent interns this summer. All are determined to make the most of their summer by gaining knowledge to help them in the working world and by making an impact in the world through their work here. Jonathan Fiore- PR/Professional Writing Intern Jonathan…

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