Service Journalism

Graphic made by Colt Yeargin

As part of our effort to give journalists and media outlets ways to share information with those who need it the most, Covering Poverty is actively compiling ideas for service journalism pieces from our partners, the Athens Banner-Herald and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

3 things to know about COVID care costs.

This service journalism piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution empowers readers with knowledge about expensive medical bills related to testing or treatment for COVID-19.

Grab your sneakers! Here are some upcoming fundraiser runs, events in the Athens area

This community engagement piece in the Athens Banner-Herald compiles fundraiser runs for Athens area nonprofits, churches and causes.

Diaper Need Awareness Week puts focus on demand for Athens families

To coincide with National Diaper Need Awareness Week, this trend piece in the Athens Banner-Herald explores diaper affordability and provides a list of places to find free diapers in Athens, Georgia.

Where to find COVID-19 vaccines in East Athens

This service journalism piece in the Athens Banner-Herald provides a list of places to receive COVID-19 vaccines in East Athens, which contains communities that accumulate a lower annual income than surrounding areas.

See how the Atlanta Journal-Constitution created an explainer on the child tax credit in a format meant to be passed along.

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