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Over the past 14 months, the pandemic has brought to nursing homes and assisted living facilities illness, death, isolation and untold suffering. These are some of the memories that suburban residents shared with the Pioneer Press and Chicago Tribune.
Planting Seeds of Hope in South Sudan through Direct Cash Assistance JUBA, May 12, 2021-After Maria Kiden lost her husband several months ago, her life was turned upside down. Suddenly, this pregnant wife and mother became a widow, and the sole breadwinner and caretaker of her family, causing significant financial hardship. But today, Kiden, 35, is beaming with happiness. Through the World Bank-funded South Sudan Safety Net Project (SSSNP), she received her first quarterly cash payment $121.50 (roughly 65,000 South Sudanese Pounds) to help her take care of her family. 'Now that I have this mo...
Planting seeds of hope in South Sudan through direct cash assistance Format STORY HIGHLIGHTS To help protect South Sudan’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens, a World Bank-funded project provides direct cash assistance Nearly 100,000 people have already received cash benefits, with the goal of reaching some 430,000 The project also offers reliable access to income opportunities and temporary employment JUBA, May 12, 2021— After Maria Kiden lost her husband several months ago, her life was turned upside down. Suddenly, this pregnant wife and mother became a widow, and the sole breadwinn...
The story of Sun Ra, and his time here in Chicago, continues to unfold for old and new audiences alike. In “Sun Ra, The Substitute Words: Poetry, 1957-72,” a new exhibition created by the Corbett vs. Dempsey Gallery, the prolific and visionary Afrofuturist artist’s early poetry is considered both through the medium of its literary merit as well as in Ra’s overall musicality. Open now, the exhibition runs through April 24.
How to protect your home from wildfires Creating a buffer around your home and planting less-flammable trees and shrubs can help protect your home from the threat of a wildfire. Author: Heather Crawford Updated: 11:27 PM EDT April 2, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It's peak wildfire season in Northeast Florida and there are some proactive steps you can take around your home to help reduce the threat. “All it takes is a slight breeze to start in one little ember, and it will push a fire quick,” Robert Chase with the Florida Forest Service said. “As more o...