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National Make a Difference Day
Women in broadcasting studioPhoto by George Milton from Pexels. I remember walking into the newsroom. I wouldn't say I was starstruck but I was awestruck. I was intent on absorbing the four walls before me. The excitement, the pace, and the stories. A pageant-like display of movers and shakers rushed past me. One and then another, and another. I stood instinctively and nervously frozen.
Weekend in Washington Heights: Sister's Uptown Bookstore hosting spring pop-up shop on Saturday
(Jessica Ruscello/Unsplash) (NEW YORK) This Saturday, Sister's Uptown Bookstore will celebrate 22 years of business with a pop-up shop in Washington Heights. The "We're Outside" Spring Pop-up Shop — operating through a partnership with CLOTH and Total Equity Now — will run from noon to 7 p.m. at the bookstore located at 1942 Amsterdam Ave.
This Jacksonville billionaire is giving millions to local organizations
Recently I have been writing articles on billionaires who are supporting their local communities. Today it is time to look at the Jacksonville billionaire who is giving away millions to organizations in the state.
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Nonspeaking Valedictorian delivers commencement speech: "See the worth in everyone you meet"
Photo credit: RollinsCollege/ YouTube video screenshot. Elizabeth Bonker has non-speaking autism and can only communicate with other people by typing. In her commencement speech, she urged other fellow graduates to keep serving others, remember their voice always matters, and try their best to see the good side in every person they meet.
McNair JROTC teaches integrity, service and excellence by giving back
On a Friday afternoon in January, I drove down Bouldercrest Rd. to Mc Nair High School, going to return my daughter's laptop. As I neared the school, I saw students and a staff member holding signs that read "Community Food Drive." When I arrived at the intersection of Bouldercrest and Key Roads (the entrance to the school), I saw pallets of fresh food, and cars pulling up to receive the goods.
Pinal County’s homelessness resources recover from pandemic impacts, but now more people could be at risk
Affordable housing, evictions and homelessness have remained prevalent topics nationwide as the economic impacts of COVID-19 continue to resonate. In Pinal County, data shows that the population of people who are experiencing homelessness hasn’t grown drastically. The pandemic did, however, cause disruption to resource access, and many people are at risk of losing housing.
Teacher inspires students to be helpful: "Making people smile lights up my world"
A teacher who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, has decided to focus on showing kids how much it matters to be kind. And she didn't do it by just telling them about it. Practicing kindness in action is a lot more effective for students, so the teacher set out to offer them a creative way to practice being helpful and supportive every day.
Crown Heights Mutual Aid hosting community party, giveaway
(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) Crown Heights Mutual Aid is hosting a community party and giveaway at the Historic First Church on Saturday, May 28, from noon to 4 p.m. There will be free packaged grocery parcels available, free food, coffee, snacks, DJ sets, pickup basketball and community building exercises starting at 2 p.m.
Washington Heights Job Fair set for May 21
(David McNew/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) The Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights & Inwood, in partnership with the Community League of the Heights, announced its job fair will take place on Saturday, May 21, at the Community Health Academy of the Heights.
This Non-Profit Barbecue Restaurant in Hawaii Gives all Proceeds for Youth to Attend Camp
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Holliday Street building gets new life as $5.5M community museum
The Peale on Holliday Street.(Ed Gunts/Bmore Art) After a five-year renovation, the Holliday Street building, the United States' first museum, is now The Peale, a community museum, set to open on August 13.
Dogs are getting a new recreation destination in Apache Junction
Apache Junction dog owners will have a new spot to take their pups with the opening of the Dutchman Dog Park on the County's Apache Junction Complex. The park was created as a collaboration between Pinal County and the City of Apache Junction.
Students and Faculty Honored for Exemplifying University of La Verne Values at 2022 Spirit of La Verne Ceremony
University of La Verne student Monica Edaburn, 2022 Spirit of La Verne honoree.Jeanine Hill. On May 3, 2022, the University of La Verne community gathered for the 2022 Spirit of La Verne Recognition Ceremony, which recognizes individuals for exemplifying and furthering the values of the university.
Interested in Becoming a Shelton Volunteer Firefighter?
Click on link to see HD video and full photo gallery of the Shelton Fire Department operating at this car fire on Joseph Court.FIREGROUNDIMAGES.COM Photo. See Shelton Fire Department’s 2022 Recruitment Video below:
Morristown High School Student Speaks at LGBTQIA+ Housing Symposium & Executive Order No. 295
Miles Gorman of Morristown High School speaks at LGBTQ+ housing symposium. And State Certifications of LGBTQIA+-owned businesses. Miles Gorman, a Morristown High School student and vocal advocate of the transgender community, appeared on a Q&A panel titled “Supporting those who lead by example in serving the underserved” at the LGBTQ+ Housing Policy Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
JBWS Tricky Tray for Hope, Win Prizes & Enter May 3 - 5
Win awesome prizes and support a great cause in Morristown, from May 3-5. "Founded 45 years ago, JBWS is the only agency of its kind in Morris County whose sole purpose is the prevention of domestic violence through the protection and empowerment of the victims, the rehabilitation of family members, the advocacy for social change to prevent partner violence and the education of the public about domestic violence and its consequences." - JBWS, Tricky Tray For Hope.
Morristown’s Beautiful Tree Competition, Vote For Your Favorite
The Shade Tree Commission of Morristown announces the spring 2022 Beautiful Tree Competition. Enter today!. The Shade Tree Commission of Morristown has announced the beginning of another year of the Beautiful Tree Competition!