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Journalistic narratives about catalytic organizations and leaders that are innovative while remaining rooted in tradition

Emerald treasures

Emerald Avenue UMC and the nonprofit it created more than 20 years ago -- Emerald Youth Foundation -- are bringing new life to children and youth in some of the poorest neighborhoods in Knoxville, Tenn.

By Kelly Norrell

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Big impact in the Big Apple

Metro Baptist Church and its sister nonprofit, Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries, have made the most of resources to create a thriving ministry to the poor in Hell’s Kitchen with a small budget and staff.

By Genine Babakian Journalist

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Cristo Rey: Schools that work

With demanding academics and an innovative work-study program, Cristo Rey Catholic schools have thrived, sending thousands of disadvantaged students to college and creating a new and sustainable model of Catholic education.

By Sean Callahan Journalist

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'The Lord is risen!'

The Moravian Easter sunrise service in Winston-Salem, N.C., is a public event featuring a brass band and thousands of worshippers. It is steeped in a 240-year-old, deeply theological tradition that shapes each new generation.

By Bob Wells Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

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Home for good

A faith-based program in Charlotte, N.C., uses trained mentors to help keep African Americans out of prison.

By Melba Newsome Journalist

Dori Baker: Microcommunities of prayer and action

Rapid change in the church offers an opportunity to try out prototypes of ministry with young people, says a scholar-in-residence at The Fund for Theological Education.

By Dori Baker Author and consultant

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Restoring dignity

A nonprofit in New York City founded by a young social worker leverages a network of resources to provide aftercare and safe housing for women who are victims of sex trafficking.

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

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Smart, sustainable success

Dubuque, Iowa, is striving to become a model of sustainability as part of an IBM public-private partnership. To do that, citizens, businesses and other institutions have been changing their behavior on a grand scale.

By Susan Flansburg Journalist

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No more excuses: Nonprofits give social media a try

Using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more, nonprofits old and new are connecting with supporters and others like never before.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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Love your neighbor

The nonprofit DurhamCares seeks to make the Great Commandment a reality by building a process and infrastructure for meaningful giving to community organizations.

By Bob Wells Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

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