Mary Poole has been a nurse, an arborist, a jewelry-maker, and a mom. But she’s neverbeen a politician or an activist. At least not until one heartbreaking photo from halfway aroundthe world changed everything for her. Now she’s on a mission to make her hometown ofMissoula, Montana, home to refugees fleeing conflict globally. But not everyone in thisconservative state is happy about it. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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All communities face certain challenges.But some people see challenges as opportunities.On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live.You’ll never look at your community the same way again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.