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• Once Unsafe City Parks Blossom With Help From Faith Community
• 'MOMobile' Helps Poor Teen Mothers
• Nonprofit Recycler Creates Jobs, New Use for Urban Land
• Voice Mail Assists Homeless Job Hunters

From the week of January 30, 1998

• Congregations in Ark., D.C. Support First Family
• Communities Tackle Brownfields Poisonous Environmental Hazards
• Baptist Survey Finds Many Teens in Trouble

From the week of December 8, 1997

• 'We Cannot Run Away' From Public Schools After Shootings
• School Killings Prompt Christian Singer to Return Home
• Workfare Experiment Meets Resistance From Nonprofits

From the week of December 1, 1997

• Ban on Sweatshop Products Becomes Rule at Local Level

From the week of Novwember 4, 1997

• Psychologists May Not be Qualified Court Experts
• 'Classy Clowns' Transforms Lives of Problem Students
• Developmentally Disabled Fight Back for Independence
• Self-Advocacy is a Growing Movement

From the week of October 22, 1997

• Ga. School District Finds New Teachers Among Support Staff
• Cover Story: Environmentalism Today: New Shades of Green--
  Included these stories:
    --Carpet Company Finds Way to Stop Walking Over Environment
    --Internet Creates Market For Many Recycled Goods
    --Youth Find New Uses For Old Building Fixtures
    --Voters Approved Majority of '96 Environmental Initiatives
    --Green Guerrillas Discover Ways to Raise Food in NYC

From the week of October 13, 1997

• Many Boomers Will Face Bleak Retirement Years
• Barn-Raising Spirit Revival Beats High Project Costs
• Warrior Preacher Battles Gambling

From the week of October 6, 1997

• Citizens Make Campaign Finance Priority in Local
• Promise Keepers Challenge Men To Practice Reconciliation

From the week of September 22, 1997

• Consumers and Producers Unite to Save Ecosystems
• Prisoners Translate Books Into Braille
• Neighborhood Networks Provide Computers and Job Skills

From the week of September 12, 1997

• Effort Begins to Remove Land Mines From Schools
• When Talk Radio Turns Hateful Worried Citizens Grab the Mike
• Jail Cell Lawsuits Drop as Complaints Considered

From the week of August 25, 1997

• Neighborhoods Try Traffic Calming
• Inner City Farming Project To Raise Bees, Ducks, Goats
• New CBS White House Correspondent Says Faith Provides Peace in Life

From the week of August 18, 1997

• Religious Leaders Applaud Federal Workplace Guidelines
• Junior Foresters Tap Maple Trees Downtown

From the week of August 11, 1997

• Citizen Patrols Partner With Local Police to Cut Crime
• Communities Choose Their Own Indicators of Progress
• Sports Mentoring for Girls Scores High for Self-Esteem

From the week of July 28, 1997

• Communities Choose Their Own Indicators of Progress
• Crafts Industry Rebuilds Economy in Rural Areas

From the week of July 21, 1997

• Crafts Industry Rebuilds Economy in Rural Areas

From the week of July 14, 1997

• New Breed of Health Worker Fills Gap

From the week of July 7, 1997

• TCommunities Face Challenges In Embracing New Cultures
• Cover Story: The Diversity Challenge: CAN WE GET ALONG--
  Included these stories:
    --New Efforts Help Citizens Get Along, Get Things Done
    --Community Cousins Builds New Ethnic Relationships
    --Employers Find Diversity Programs Must be 'Lived'
    --Diversity in Workforce Produces Bottom Line Benefits
    --Interfaith Ministry Brings Hope to Racial Discussions

From the week of June 30, 1997

• Hong Kong Christians Look to New Future With China
• New Cooperative Adoptions Help Children in Foster Care
• "Healthy Kids" Insurance Praised by Fla. Parents
• Campaign Seeks to Save Teens From Work Injuries

From the week of June 23, 1997

• One Million Immigrants Create Controversial Border Settlements
• Drug Users Learn Art of Healthy Cooking

From the week of June 16, 1997

• Teens Propose Curfew Alternatives
• 'Shalom' Zones Give New Spirit to Urban Renewal

From the week of June 9, 1997

• Thousands Volunteer to Rebuild Burned Churches

June Cover Story Posted on June 5, 1997:

• Local Treatment Programs Seek Drug Money Seized by Police
• Critics Say Law Giving Police Drug Funds Invites Abuse
• Drug Courts Punish And Treat Offenders
• Offenders Are Advocates of Drug Courts

From the week of June 2, 1997

• Cities Bring Services to Neighborhoods
• Unique Child Custody Law Requires Shared Parenting
• Approach Aims to End Abuse While Keeping Families Intact

From the week of May 20, 1997

• Young and Old Use Email to Tutor Youth
• Crusaders Keep Homes Affordable -- Permanently
• Coalition Uses Historic Jewish Model to Rebuild Inner-City Seattle
• Missionary to Help Verify Agreement in Honduras

From the week of May 9, 1997

• Moms of the '90s Take On Environmental Issues
• Farm Women Launch 'Hillary Clinton Club'
• Boston Anti-Gun Initiative is National Model

From the week of April 28, 1997

• Environmentalism Is Not Just Owls or Rain Forests
• Parent-Teacher Barbecues Help Build New Cooperation
• 'Minnesota Nice' Helps Keep Elderly Out of Nursing Homes

From the week of April 21, 1997

• One Company's Waste Is Another's Raw Material
• Reformers Call for Schools To Team Up with Parents

From the week of April 14, 1997

• Hospitals Seek to Heal Communities
• Citizens Cross Racial Divide To Tackle Concrete Problems
• More Americans Try Do-it-Yourself Justice

From the week of April 7, 1997

• Cities Pledge High Schoolers "You Will Go to College"

From the week of March 24, 1997

• Jobs in Day Care Help Moms off Welfare
• The Doctor Is "In" At Many Schools Today
• Non-profit Groups Find Profits Help Pay Bills

From the week of March 17, 1997

• Gardens Providing Learning Opportunites for Students
• Calif. Town Made for People -- Not Cars
• Training Makes Citizens Movement Gain Momentum
• Oklahoma City Bombing Trial Promises Pain for Victims

From the week of March 10, 1997

• Citizens Use Imaginations To Plan Their Futures
• Sidebar: Communities 'Vision' Future Together
• Youth Groups Now Help Youngsters in Trouble--Selling cookies isn't a priority for some.
• Sidebar: Girl Scouts Reach Youngsters, Even Behind Bars
• Visitors to 'Cyber Chapel' Find Global Prayer Support
• Coops for Senior Citizens Offers Carefree Retirement

From the week of March 3, 1997

• Cover Story: Domestic Violence 'Comes Home'--
  Included these stories:
    --Domestic Violence is No Longer a Quiet Secret
    --Men Get "Off Sidelines" to Fight Domestic Violence
    --Domestic Violence: A Community Problem
    --Religious Leaders Urged to Confront Family Violence
    --Making a Difference on Domestic Violence
    --Related Reading on Domestic Violence

From the week of February 28, 1997

• Homeless Cafes Serve Self-Help

From the week of February 20, 1997

• System of Swapping Services Brings Neighbors and Needs Together

• Cover Story: Dollars and Sense In Public Schools--
  Included these stories:
    --Public Schools 'Riddled With Excellence But Rife With Mediocrity'
    --Technology May Help Ease Educational Budget Crunch
    --Expect Excellence, Get Excellence, Say Education Reformers
    --Schools Keep the Lights On, Attract Community Support
    --Will We Be Tested On This?--A Primer of Facts On Education in the United States
    --Making a Difference--How You Can Help With This Issue.
    --Related Reading--To Broaden Your Knowledge on This Subject.

From the week of January 20, 1997

• President Clinton's 1997 Inaugural Address

• Cover Story: Books and Literacy --
    Treasures, Trivia and Tribulation ... A Look At Books and The Essence of Reading.
    Including These Stories:
    --Learning to Read in the Name of Love
    --Demand Continues for Printed Word
    --Volunteers are Working To Eliminate Illiteracy
    --Novel Approach to Sentencing Has Criminals Hitting the Books
    --THE COVER INTERVIEW: Author Madeleine L'Engle Reflects on Her Writing and Faith

From the week of January 6, 1997

• Cover Story: Assisted Suicide--Included These Exclusive Stories:
    --'Appreciation for Life' Cited By Many Opposing Assisted Suicide
    --Caring of Dying Patients Helps Professionals Appreciate Life
    --Assisted Suicide is Controversial Subject for Doctors
    --THE COVER INTERVIEW: Hemlock President Calls for Control Over Death
    --Read More About The Issue of Assisted Suicide and Dying With Dignity.
    --BOOK REVEW: 'Final Exit' by Derek Humphry
    --Making a Difference: Assisted Suicide

• Other Exclusive News This Week:
    --Christians in Indonesia Keep Mission Despite Violence

From the week of December 25, 1996

• Cover Story: Christmas TIME--Included These Exclusive Stories:
    --Christmas Traditions Are Keeping the Spirit Alive
    --The Joy of Stress? You're the Only One Who Can Make You Happy.
    --Making a Difference: Ways You Can Help With This Issue.
    --Related Reading: To Broaden Your Knowledge on This Subject.

From the week of December 10, 1996

• Cover Story: Homelessness--Included These Exclusive Stories:
    --Homelessness Solution is About Finding Hope
    -- Internet Empowers Work With Homeless
    --Homeless People Speak Out in the Arts
    --Cover Story Interview with Dr. David Hilfiker: Doctor to Homeless
    --Homeless Receive Nourishment For Souls at Christ House
    --Making a Difference: Ways You Can Help With This Issue Homelessness
    --Related Reading: Broaden Your Knowledge on Homelessness

From the week of December 12, 1996

• Legalization of Marijuana Casts a Legal Fog
  
• Journalists Consider Alternatives In Face of Criticism
  
• Religious Web Site Sabotage: Pranksters or 'Dark Forces'?

From the week of December 2, 1996

• Diversity in Workforce Produces Bottom Line Benefits
  
• National Campaign for 'Girl Power' is Launched
  
• Nonprofits Address Needs of 40 Million 'Functionally Illiterates'

• Cover Story: Teen Pregnancy--Included These Exclusive Stories:
    -- Teen Pregnancies Not Morally Abivalent Subject
    -- Churches Share Values in Sexuality Education
    -- Parents and Teens Find it Hard to Talk About Sex
    -- 'Just Say No' is Rule in Parochial Schools
    -- Florida Public School Program Reduces Pregnancies
    -- MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Teen Pregnancy

From the week of November 15, 1996

• Penthouse Story Raises Issues of Trust for Church
• Zaire Seen as 'Holocaust in Making'

From the week of November 4, 1996

• Cover Story: Nonprofits--Included These Exclusive Stories:
    -- Colorado Vote Seen Crucial to Charities
    -- Gains in Giving, Volunteers Gives Hope For Future
    -- Creativity, New Features Are Watchwords for Nonprofits
    -- Nonprofits: Exploring the Subject. Links to the cover story topic.
    -- Making a Difference: Ways to Get Involved
  

• Other Stories This Week:
    -- Penthouse Story Raises Issues of Trust for Church

From the week of October 21, 1996

• Cover Story: Fear & Terrorism--Included These Exclusive Stories:
    -- 'Leaps of Faith' Can Overcome Fear
    -- Community Shares its Faith in Tragedy
    -- Sorrow's Words and Hope's Promise in Montoursville, Pa.
    -- U.S. Terrorist Acts Actually on Decline
    -- Militia Movement Worries Observers
    -- Many Irish Christians Seek Reconciliation
    -- Making a Difference: Ways to Get Involved
    -- Exploring the Subject: Internet Links to the Cover Story