Inspiring

February 7, 2020

Denver Non-Profit Transforms Hotel Into Affordable Housing for the Homeless

In Denver, one non-profit is showing how innovative thinking can be used to close the affordable housing gap and tackle issues of homelessness. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless will begin leasing apartments at Fusion Studios this month. The 139 micro-apartment complex is a former Quality Inn & Suites that was transformed in record time after being purchased by the group for $8.4 million.

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February 3, 2020

Interview: Venezuelan Refugees Surrounded by Their Belongings

Since 2014, faced with an increasingly dim economic and political situation, Venezuelans have been leaving their country in droves. In fact, the UNHCR estimates that there's been an 8000% increase in Venezuelans seeking refugee status in the past 5 years, which has led to 4 million people now living abroad. It's in this context that photographer Gregg Segal raised his lens to capture some of the faces that have been affected by these changes.

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November 4, 2019

Before & After Photos of People Whose Smiles Changed Thanks to One Dentist’s Free Work

A white smile with healthy teeth can give anyone instant confidence, but not all people can afford the luxury of regular dental care. That’s why Brazilian dentist Felipe Rossi set up his non-profit dental charity, Por1sorriso, with the aim to fix the teeth of less-fortunate people all over the world for free. Rossi literally brings a smile to people’s faces by offering up to 1,500 free dental procedures including root canal treatment, cleaning, and restoration.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.