One Economy creates a network of life enhancing online and mobile programs, tools and resources that help people with their health, employment, money, education and other public purpose issues.
More than 21 million people around the world have accessed One Economy’s online resources, primarily through its principal websites, the Beehive (www.thebeehive.org) and the Public Internet Channel (www.pic.tv). Examples of One Economy’s public purpose programs, tools and resources include:
Helping Single Moms Get Ahead – Diary of a Singe Mom
Diary of a Single Mom is an online web drama that chronicles the lives and challenges of three single mothers and their families trying to get ahead despite obstacles that all single mothers face, such as childcare, healthcare, education and finances. Now in its third season, thousands of single moms have tuned in online to watch the show.
9INE – A Realistic Look at Teen Pregnancy
Every year 750,000 teenagers in the U.S. will become pregnant. In an effort to help reduce these numbers and become part of the national conversation, One Economy produced 9INE, a new dramatic, award winning web video series. The show examines teen pregnancy from the young father-to-be’s point of view, and is a realistic and empathic portrayal of issues facing expectant teen parents, including firsthand accounts from real teens woven into the end of each episode.
Places that Matter – BeeLocal
One Economy developed BeeLocal to provide easy access to public services such as free tax filing and after school programs, to employment services and food assistance, anywhere people are connected. By simply entering a location, community members will find the most relevant local resources in their area.
It’s All About Jobs! – The Beehive
One Economy’s signature website the Beehive, provides a wealth of information, and recently developed a simple and easy solution to connect people to jobs available in their local community.
Videos that Inspire and Engage – Los Americans
Los Americans is an eight-part video series that focuses on a multi-generational, middle-income Latino family living in Los Angeles. The Valenzuela family deals with many issues facing American families today, including: unemployment, cultural identity and alcoholism.
An Off-Beat Look at Real Life Issues – Real American Family
Using laughter to break the ice, Real American Family helps parents and teens come together to talk about difficult and awkward topics, taking a fresh, off-beat look at modern family life. Topics include: single parenting, healthy eating, and mental illness.
