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- 1Former Portland landfill becomes solar farm and wildlife habitat▼Local nonprofits turn former Portland landfill into solar array and wildlife habitat
Local nonprofits in Portland have converted a closed landfill site into a solar array while restoring part of the land as wildlife habitat. The project turns otherwise unusable brownfield land into clean energy generation and green space, and the reuse of landfills for solar and habitat projects is drawing interest in other cities looking at similar conversions.
- 2Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardening▼Detroit nonprofit uses community garden project to teach young men life skills
A Detroit nonprofit is running a community garden project aimed at teaching young men practical life skills. Participants work the garden while learning responsibility, teamwork and job readiness, according to CBS News coverage of the program. The initiative pairs urban greening with youth mentorship in a city known for its community-led revitalization efforts.
- 3Detroit nonprofit teaches young men life skills through gardening▼Detroit nonprofit teaching young men life skills while building garden
A Detroit nonprofit is combining garden construction with life-skills training for young men in the city. Participants work on building a community garden while learning practical lessons, according to a CBS News report. The program is being highlighted as an example of grassroots efforts to support youth development in Detroit.
- 4VNA Health Appoints Sena Woodall as Chief Operating Officer▼VNA Health Names Sena Woodall Chief Operating Officer
VNA Health has named Sena Woodall as its new Chief Operating Officer. The announcement, reported by regional outlet Noozhawk, marks a senior leadership change at the healthcare organisation, which provides home health, hospice and related services. Details of Woodall's background and start date were not included in the initial report.