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F. Amanda Tugade

@writefelissa.bsky.social
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currently @Borderless_Mag | email: amanda@borderlessmag.org

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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New one from me. Curious about Chicago’s CARE crisis response program? borderlessmag.org/2026/09/22/c...
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More Chicagoans are Getting Mental Health Help Through 911 – Environment and Health – Borderless Magazine NFP
More Chicagoans are Getting Mental Health Help Through 911 – Environment and Health – Borderless Magazine NFP
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
On assignment
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
ICYMI borderlessmag.org/2026/09/01/i...
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What is Illinois’ FRESH Program? – Resources – Borderless Magazine NFP
What is Illinois’ FRESH Program? – Resources – Borderless Magazine NFP
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Some personal news: moved back to Chicago and joined @borderlessmag.bsky.social. I’ll be covering the city’s immigrant communities through labor, economy and environmental justice. So excited for the chance to be on a stellar team and be back home.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Here’s some good news about housing in DSM: “… it's a single-site permanent supportive housing, which means we're going to get 40 people off the streets at one time and into housing. … this model … is the way to end homelessness in Polk County.”
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See inside a former Days Inn Hotel converted into permanent housing for homeless people
When it opens, Monarch Apartments will bring at least 40 homeless people off the streets and into housing with other social support.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
New one from me:
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Iowa expected more than 1,400 refugees this year. Will they come after Trump's crackdown?
About 150 refugees were expected to arrive over the next two months — and now it's unclear whether they will come to the state or the U.S. at all.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
One crucial aspect of this project hinges on whether the city can lock down a partnership with service providers — within a month, the city manager said.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
One city councilman pointed out that these plans have been in the works and part of the “strategies” to address homelessness despite some residents who believe it’s a response to the camping ban.
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Des Moines City Council approves application to seek federal funding for homeless village
City officials voted unanimously to approve an application seeking federal funding for the project entailing 43 shelters built at 2501 Maury St.
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Kyle Werner @kylewerner.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Elizabeth Marburger talked to me about the hurt, the heartache and the pain of losing her husband, Dan Marburger, after he lost his life saving students’ lives. I am grateful and thankful Elizabeth let me help tell her story a year after the unthinkable happened. By me for the Des Moines Register:
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'I live it every day,' wife of slain Principal Dan Marburger says of Perry school shooting
For Elizabeth Marburger, Jan. 4, 2024, is not just the anniversary of the Perry High School shooting — it's the last day her husband was home.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Iowa will not be participating in the 2025 Summer EBT program. The deadline passed on New Year’s Day despite growing calls from nonprofit, school, church and community leaders across the state who say the program is crucial to feeding students in need.
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Iowa passes on Summer EBT again, but advocates say they will continue to 'fight' for it
Nonprofit and charity groups say the millions of dollars in food aid are key to feeding Iowa's children when schools are out.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
The journey to secure housing for unsheltered people is tough, but so is creating, funding and maintaining that housing for them to live in. Emily, a nonprofit CEO in DSM, knows that struggle firsthand. We talk about hope & heartbreak as she tries for a 3rd time to launch a supportive housing unit.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
A cool thing about my beat is that I meet a lot of truly passionate people who are down for the fight and the cause. Take for example this Iowan: www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/l...
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Emily Osweiler sees supportive housing as a way to help Des Moines residents find stability
People to Watch: Emily Osweiler faces constant roadblocks as she pushes for supportive housing to help Des Moines metro residents rebuild their lives
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Neil Renic @ncrenic.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Two stages of writing: 1) This shouldn't take too long 2) Oh no
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Today’s the day this story comes out in print. So much time, love, care and thought went into this project. Hoping that it makes a difference somehow. From me & @scanlancody.bsky.social
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
A months-long project the very talented @scanlancody.bsky.social & I have worked on is out now. We followed three Iowans, working to make ends meet to afford food and other basic needs.
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
My mood on deadline:
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F. Amanda Tugade @writefelissa.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A new report came out last week, recounting the experiences of 10 homeless families in DSM and thinking about this finding:
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