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Asking for help during a crisis is hard, but GoFundMe's new AI coach is making it easier for people to launch fundraising campaigns. The tool helps write messages, set goals, and eases the stress of reaching out when you need it most.
Britain just recruited a proven champion to tackle youth unemployment: the former Marks & Spencer chief whose charity already helped 200,000 young people find work. Marc Bolland will now bring top CEOs together to create real pathways into careers for over a million young people not in education, employment or training.
British Columbia is expanding job support services to 16 more communities, helping nearly 2,700 people facing complex barriers get personalized help finding work. The program meets people where they are with flexible timelines and wraparound support.
A new device lets seniors call for emergency help in their native language without touching a phone. The coaster-sized EVA responds to cries for help in English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Cantonese, and Hokkien.
A new federal law could help companies buy medicines directly from drugmakers, potentially lowering costs for millions of Americans. The reform forces pharmacy middlemen to reveal their fees and pass savings to employers.
Morocco just approved a sweeping reform that turns temporary internships into real careers, with the government covering costs for both trainees and employers. Starting January 2025, the new law offers tax breaks and free health insurance to help young workers land permanent jobs.
Brazil created over 1.2 million formal jobs in 2025, pushing total registered workers to an all-time high of 48.4 million. Every single state saw employment gains, with the service sector leading the historic expansion.
IRS-certified volunteers in Las Vegas are stepping up to help Latino families file taxes safely this season amid rising concerns about scams and trust. The free service connects families with reliable help during a stressful time.
A 20-year-old champion jockey gave his entire £50,000 prize to expand a charity that helps homeless people find work and housing. His donation has already transformed one man's life from sleeping on park benches to building a career in construction.
Volunteers across Oregon helped nearly 10,000 families file tax returns last year, recovering $14 million in refunds that would have gone unclaimed. Now they're recruiting more volunteers to help even more people get money they've already earned.
Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Lord Chris Holmes is taking on the UK's shocking employment gap for blind people after the government declined his taskforce proposal. With only 27% of blind people employed compared to 83% of the general population, he's creating his own report to demand change.
For nearly 20 years, trained volunteers across Arkansas have been offering free tax preparation that helps families keep more money and claim credits they've earned. This February, multiple Super Tax Day events are making it easier than ever to get professional help without the cost.
Four graduate students from USC's Price School won $5,000 for solving a real problem: helping Riverside workers get the skills local employers actually need. Their winning strategy connects residents to good jobs in growing fields like healthcare and biotech.
A skills gap is leaving 712,000 good jobs unfilled each year, but innovative partnerships between schools and companies are creating new career pathways that don't require four-year degrees. These collaborations are helping workers get the training they need while giving employers the talent they've been searching for.
Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps is cracking down on employers who fail to provide basic accommodation and transport for young volunteers. The move protects thousands of graduates serving their country each year.
A Yorkshire housebuilder just donated £3,000 to a charity café that's already helped 19 homeless people rebuild their lives through jobs and support. Since opening last year, Chocolate & Co has become a lifeline for dozens of people facing addiction and housing struggles.
After spending 14 years wrongly imprisoned for murder, Richard Miles couldn't get hired anywhere. Now he runs a Dallas nonprofit helping other exonerated people find jobs and housing.
Three MBA graduates transformed Indian prisons from punishment centers into places of genuine second chances. Their work has helped over 11,500 inmates access education, justice, and employment after release.
Research reveals that government nutrition assistance doesn't keep people from working. It actually helps them get back on their feet and find better jobs.
A neighborhood-based social work program in Cyprus is transforming lives by offering personalized support to struggling families. The initiative is already helping 4,000 people find jobs, access care, and rebuild their futures.
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