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BEN LOMOND — A housing project for homeless veterans in the San Lorenzo Valley received a boost of more than $6 million this week with the announcement of a Project Homekey state grant. The new Veterans Village project will convert the…

On a scorching day this summer, dozens of Philadelphians trained as "community scientists" will drive specially equipped cars through much of the city to collect temperature and air quality data in part of a study overseen by the Federal…

IRVING, TX (April 24, 2022) – The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KCAU-TV, the Nexstar Media Inc. television station serving Sioux City, Iowa and surrounding areas, today announced that the Foundation will donate $5,000 $ to the…

Over the next two years, AFI founders Dasha Boswell and Ris Igrec began working at MADE. At the end of 2020, they opened applications for board members, and Willow enthusiastically applied.The goal is to use art, whether it's artwork…

Specialized technology advances compassionate care for survivors of sexual assault A generous donation from Kimberly-Clark to the ThedaCare Family of Foundations helped provide a new specialized camera for the ThedaCare Sexual…

Downtown Painesville Organization invites the business community to its Founders' Day Breakfast on April 30 in a celebration of the city's past, present and future. "We are thrilled to provide this opportunity for small businesses in the…

The Student Assembly presidential and executive vice-presidential candidates sat in Weill Hall on Wednesday evening, joined by seven viewers, awaiting when they would be called to the stage for the official spring 2022 presidential…

Minnesota Public Health Corps, a new AmeriCorps program to increase immediate capacity in public health and create a diverse pipeline of future public health employees, is coming to Minnesota. ServeMinnesota, the…

"An Evening of Excellence" to be held May 21 at Springhill Suites by Marriott Atascadero - The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards dinner and gala on Saturday, May 21 at the Springhill Suites by…

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Devin Aaron and Waylen Williams have their own approach when it comes to creating music, excluding violent imagery and lyrics from their songs."It doesn't always have to be associated with violence," Aaron said.The…

Luciano Xavier started playing drums in his native Brazil before he was old enough to reach the top of a drum. At age 4, his godfather noticed his rhythmic ability and built him a special stand to help him reach the atabaque…

Like most of California, Santa Ana is struggling with a significant shortage of affordable housing. In this city of more than 300,000 people an hour's drive south of Los Angeles and 10 miles from the coast, where the…

(JTA) — A security guard at a Jewish school in Columbus, Ohio has been arrested and charged with making terrorist threats against students and parents at the school. Thomas Develin, 24, worked as a security guard at!-->…

HEART OF ALENE - Since 1974, the Innovia Foundation of Spokane has improved communities in 20 counties in eastern Washington and northern Idaho, as well as six Native American tribes. On!-->!-->!-->!-->…

No lamas were harmed or injured during the Taos death march on Saturday March 26. Death March is a "hunter…

BY DENNIS BUCKLEY for Neighborhood Extra Three years ago, Phil Yoakum's cabin along the Platte River was engulfed in floodwaters.Two years ago, her son and only…

Encouraged by how quickly the university's emergency loan fund has built up during the COVID-19 pandemic, Forbes has focused on addressing inequality and racism at Columbia and improving relationships with the community. “People want to…

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BLAKELY, Ga. (WTVY) - A community organization is celebrating 4 years of service to Early County.C-Hope Ministries CEO Darell Alexander says he is proud to see the countless initiatives they have launched since opening in 2018. He says the…

Ryan Spak enjoys untangling titles, locating long-lost owners, and discovering how to reinvigorate vulnerable residential and commercial real estate in West Philadelphia."The more complicated the problem, the more fun it is to work on it,…

Angela Hughey poses for a portrait in Phoenix on March 2, 2022. Mark Henle/The RepublicIn October 2008, Angela Hughey was in San Diego standing at the altar with the woman she had been in love with for 15 years. It was a moment she had…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Friday marks two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This date marked the beginning of a lot of uncertainty for people around the world. Stay-at-home orders would soon follow,…

The United Negro College Fund, an organization representing historically black private colleges and universities, and Deloitte Digital have partnered to create a new online learning platform for HBCU students, faculty and staff. The plan,…

More than 10,000 hate crimes in the United States involve a firearm each year, which equates to more than 28 a day, according to a 2020 report by HRC, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, Giffords Law Center and Equality Florida…

Organizers of a fundraiser in Ottawa for Ukraine say they can only accept donations for a few more days after being inundated with items over the weekend. At noon Saturday, the hall of the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Ottawa was…

Penn's public safety division is looking for its next vice president, following the retirement of police chief and vice president Maureen Rush last year. 1 credit…

The United States Constitution guarantees that anyone facing serious criminal charges can be represented by an attorney, and anyone who cannot afford an attorney will have one free of charge. People…

RICHMOND, Va. — Keep Virginia Cozy, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting Virginia's wilderness and cities, held its second annual trash cleanup Saturday in honor of Black History Month.Volunteers gathered at Ancarrow's Landing to remove…

Black leaders of the civil rights movement were among the biggest supporters of the effort, she says. Masaoka said the winning reparations gave the Japanese-American community strength, a chance to stand up and a sense of responsibility.…

American research universities have embarked on extensive efforts to improve the Ph.D. training and make it more student-centred. A key theme has been fostering experiential learning, which challenges PhD students to apply their research…

Jenessa Jimoh, Executive Director and Founder of Diversity Inclusion Values ​​Action or DIVA for short, joined us on the show to share the importance of community organizations, having those difficult conversations with your family…

For the second consecutive year, Eagle Grange no. 1 near Montgomery supported local FFA programs by…

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KHamis Salim and the other 25 young people in his group had a busy day when I first met him in November at Tudor Creek along the Kenyan coast. Some were busy transplanting mangroves to the mudflats, while others were engaged in finding…

The community consultant and founder of Neighbors 4 Revitalization advocates for the restoration of abandoned properties in the West End and South Side of Providence. Guaba's Neighbors 4 revitalization organization led…

Duchess Kate loves simple, classic styling, and there's nothing more classic than a blazer.The Duchess of Cambridge traveled to the London Borough of Southwark to meet parents and children from PACT (Parents and Children Together), a…

LA Assistant Defense Attorney Jonathan Hatami Discusses George Gascon Recall EffortsAssistant Los Angeles District Attorney Jonathan Hatami joined the studio to discuss the recall effort currently underway for current Los Angeles District…

CALEDONIA, Minnesota - It took a creatively driven New Caledonian to find a way to breathe more art into the rural community she grew up in.Melissa Wray, founder and director of Mainspring, returned to her rural…

Artwork by Adriana Heldiz San Diego's new government-run electric utility, which began providing service to residential customers on Tuesday, tried in 2020 to offer its leadership position to an employee beloved by clean energy…

Nearly three years after the Old Port Festival was scrapped, a new Portland festival focusing on arts and music is scheduled for June at Thompson's Point. Called Resurgam, the day-long event is hosted by the nonprofit Maine Academy of…

Youth groups in Out Boulder County now have a dedicated space that leaders of the organization hope will become a safe and welcoming community. The Youth Space occupies one floor of the new Out Boulder County Community Center, located at…

"I don't think you have complete control of the area," said Sue Sullivan, head of the Newmarket Business Association, which represents businesses in a place where one of the encampments was. "If you don't have this clinic under full…

Flushing United, a newly formed organization of community and business leaders, is seeking answers on a transitional housing project in the community, as they presented a 50,000-signature petition expressing concerns about the development…

After several fatal car crashes on Fifth Street leading to Charlottesville, community members are pushing the city to do more to keep it safe.Seven people have been killed in road accidents over the past six years. More…

When it comes to life-changing experiences for young women, it's hard to beat the opportunities offered by Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts has been providing…

On January 9, 2022, at around 1 p.m., medical sources at the Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah announced the death of 16-year-old Gaza resident Salim Mohammed al-Nawati from complications from leukemia. Al-Nawati was diagnosed…

People of all ages and abilities in communities across the province will benefit from improvements to nonprofit programs and services through capital project funding from the Community Gaming Grants!--googleon:>…

WASHINGTON, January 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim advocacy and civil rights organization, condemned today's hostage taking at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville,…

REGIONAL - The Northland Foundation is seeking input from communities in northeast Minnesota who want to be part of a Main Street economic revitalization program. Northland could serve as a fiscal agent on behalf of area…

As a community organization, the King Association is governed by a Board of Directors chosen by its members. We are happy to share that we have elected new offices. Several people were re-elected as members of the Council.!-->…

Reducing stress is part of a healthy lifestyle. Adult coloring books are one of the latest trends to help. Thanks to a collaboration between Asheville Parks and Recreation, area nonprofits and agencies, and local artists, residents…

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's newly elected city hall leaders have only been in office since Wednesday, but local leaders are not waiting to weigh on their expectations for this new term. What would you like to know Cincinnati has 10 new…

Rita McMahon sees carnage fall from the sky. Each year, approximately 1,000 injured birds are brought to the Wild Bird Fund, the Manhattan-based rehabilitation center she runs. Many arrive with double concussions, hitting buildings…

Sharon Raggio, CEO and President of Mind Springs Health, has resigned from her post.Dean Humphrey / Courtesy photo Mind Springs President and CEO Sharon Raggio stepped!-->…

NEW YORK - As the sun rose over Yorkville, Mayor Eric Adams left Gracie Mansion on Sunday morning, hopped on a Citi bike and headed to work.The new mayor spent his first night at Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Aides said he has partially…

When Marina Peshterianu moved from Ukraine to Chattanooga in 1993, she remembers being asked about her accent everywhere she went. Twenty-nine years later, people are still asking, she said. And when she tells them…

Shraavya Pydisetti started his non-profit organization Project Querencia. High school junior Coppell said she just wanted a way to give back to the community that gave her so much. "Querencia" means a place where a person…

PORTLAND, Ore. At first glance, artist Eugene Liza Mana Burns' latest mural is a bright and colorful panorama depicting Oregon's diverse landscape. However, the work, titled "Celebrate Oregon!" Actually contains images of 127…

Saco Grange # 53 was recently honored by the Town of Saco and York County Commissioners with the Spirit of America Award. Some members, carrying banners, stopped for a photo with Saco City Council and others, including Mayor William…

Gerri Frascione knew she couldn't celebrate this Christmas with gatherings like she did before. So, this holiday season, she gathered her work team to give back to their community by volunteering with the local community organization Sun…

As the year draws to a close, I reflect on the growing power of our climate justice movement and our work together, even as we face a fossil fuel industry that is determined to pollute our communities and do so. wreaking havoc on our…

It was just an exercise, but the scenario was painfully familiar: A white cop had just killed an unarmed black man, and now the candidates to become New York's next Police Commissioner had to show how they would address them. media.Some…

Landmark conference to discuss latest COVID-19 research and lessons as world grapples with emergence of Omicron December 14, 2021 | Addis Ababa - Today, the African Union (AU) and the African Centers for Disease Control and…

SALISBURY, MD - A new local organization called "A Cousin's Wish" is working to ensure those in need are looked after during the holiday season and beyond. Founders Chavia Savage and Asia Morgan tell 47 ABC they've been…

The following is from a December 2 letter sent by the Cedar Grove Civic Association to the City of Milton Administrator and Board of Directors (and with a copy to the reporter) regarding an electronic notice board proposal to be installed…

Josefina Rengifo (WTTW News) Each year, thousands of refugees seek asylum in the United States. An organization in DuPage County is helping refugee women get back on their feet by teaching them how to be creative. Josefina Rengifo never…

YPSILANTI, Mich. - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County volunteers have mentored and guided area children and teens for 30 years.To celebrate its three decades of service, the Ypsilanti-based nonprofit is looking to recruit new…

Seeds of Justice will receive $ 140,000 from the foundation - one of the largest grant amounts to be awarded, according to Bukata Hayes, vice president of racial and health equity at Blue Cross and Blue Shield…

A meeting scheduled this week to discuss the potential health impacts of a scrap shredding operation on the southeast side has been postponed amid criticism from residents of the city's assessment. City officials acknowledged in an…

LAKEWOOD - A cold fundraiser for Community Helping Hands has been scheduled, thanks to a recent vote from members of the Lakewood Village Board of Directors. On the morning of…

Content of the article Nanton's council on November 15 accepted a report detailing the local organizations eligible for the tax exemption. Content of the article For the upcoming 2022 tax year, nine local organizations with 15 properties…

MIDDLEBURY - Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects (HOPE) will reopen its in-person browsing vacation store next week after a two-year hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Located at HOPE's head office at 282 Boardman St. in Middlebury,…

COVID has left a deeply painful legacy of loss and grief - a legacy that continues to worsen with no clear end in sight. Part of that legacy is the unimaginable mental, physical and logistical hardships faced by…

The "Drake-Kanye feud" has stood out, over the years, as one of the most mind-numbing bullocks in all of modern rap, an over-the-top group text drama inflated to national attention largely by the unleashed egos of the two men involved.Now,…

Airdrie Food Bank hopes to increase awareness of its programs and dispel some myths surrounding its operations with an upcoming advertising and social media campaign. Airdrie Food Bank hopes to increase awareness of its programs…

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BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTAL / KMSS) - A new organization is helping first responders who witness trauma. “We want our first responders to be healthy, mentally and emotionally,” said Kattie…

ABBOTT PARK, Illinois and ARLINGTON, Virginia., November 9, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and…

The Ballet Des Moines and Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus have chosen new artistic directors over the past two weeks.Tom Mattingly comes to the Madison, Wisconsin ballet where he was ballet master for the Madison Ballet.Eric Shepard is…