IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy Funny how these deals always "reduce leverage" - corporate speak for shuffling debt around. Sam Okafor Fleet leasing background makes sense given how much of the EV charging market is corporate fleets, not just individual drivers. 
Urban Gardens Bloom Across Cities, Empowering CommunitiesLifestyle — 4dCommunity gardens and urban farms are expanding access to fresh, pesticide-free food and strengthening neighborhoods through education, culture, and collaboration, with examples from Memphis’s Black Seeds Urban Farms, a rooftop-to-meadow transformation in India, a Red Hook garden, and community yard networks in Memphis and Glendale that show how shared spaces become hubs of belonging. The stories highlight how neighbors turn unused land, balconies, and parking lots into productive, beauty-filled spaces through collaboration, social networks, and intergenerational involvement, fostering empowerment and community resilience.
Thomas Campbell Discusses Mission to Transform CommunitiesLifestyle — Jul 24, 2026Thomas Campbell, founder of The Light Project and author of From Ashes Into the Light, describes his journey from childhood homelessness to leading a global movement focused on 24-hour Lighthouse Transformation Centers that provide resources, support, and restoration. The interview highlights transformational leadership, living with purpose, faith, and collaboration across nonprofits, businesses, churches, and educators to build hopeful, inclusive communities. 
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