CHESHIRE – As a young man studying history and religion, John Casertano had no plans to join the family farming business. But after spending time teaching English abroad, Casertano returned to the Cheshire farm and rediscovered his roots. “I realized that was more the type of job I wanted,” Casertano said. “There is a connection […]
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EPA will host another community meeting in Verona, Mo.
VERONA, Mo. (KY3) – Following several On Your Side surveys, federal government employees return to meet the people of Verona. New government data shows that about 20 places in the United States stand out as the most toxic regarding industrial air pollution. One of them is in Lawrence County. People who live near the BCP […]
Richmond police chief only allows written questions at community meeting
RICHMOND, Va. — A few dozen members of the Richmond community turned up at a Southside church Wednesday night to discuss a wide range of public safety issues with Police Chief Gerald Smith. The event dubbed “Community Conversations with the Chief” notably lacked direct conversations with the chief, which was pointed out by a man […]
TUA Wins Community Service Award | Local News
Tullahoma Utilities Authority (TUA) received the Sue Kelly Community Service Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing “good neighbor” activities that demonstrate the commitment of the utility and its employees to the community. TUA prioritizes community engagement and hosts major community events, including an annual Public Energy Week celebration, National Clean Water Week […]
Hoover Belles honors 36 graduating seniors for their community service
Service organization Hoover Belles for Girls recently held a mother-daughter luncheon for its senior graduates at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel and honored several for outstanding service. The senior Belles who just graduated together have volunteered 1,691 hours of community service over the past two years — the second-highest total in Belles […]
Visa Foundation Commits $12 Million to New Tipping Point Community Program to Address Youth Homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area
Direct resources that elevate and improve the lives of future generations SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yesterday, the Visa Foundation announced a $12 million grant to Tipping Point Community, a nonprofit organization committed to ending poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visa Foundation will partner with Tipping Point and its community network to direct […]
Community meeting tackles youth crime in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Parents, city leaders and concerned community members filled the auditorium at Caddo Magnet High School Monday night to share their thoughts and concerns about crime in Shreveport. “No sane person shoots bullets in communities without a righteous mind,” one woman said. Man wanted for murder released early after past violent crime […]
Gem City Market Launches Weekly Community Program for New and Expectant Mothers
The Gem City Market launched Mamas to the market on Thursday. The program provides community resources for new mothers and mothers-to-be. One of them is to help eligible women register for WIC benefits at the market. For new mothers receiving federal assistance through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, it can […]
Tupper Awards Recognize Community Service – Outlook Valley Sun
First published in the April 21 print issue of Outlook Valley Sunshine. Recipients of the annual Les Tupper Award will be honored by the La Cañada Flintridge Coordinating Board on Monday, April 25, with the awards presented at Flintridge Prep’s Norris Auditorium at 7 p.m.The free event is open to the public and will recognize […]
Iowa Heartlanders Goaltender Trevin Kozlowski Wins ECHL Community Service Award
West Point grad honored for work with current and former military Jeff Johnson April 15, 2022 5:09 p.m., update: April 15, 2022 6:46 p.m. Iowa Heartlanders goaltender Trevin Kozlowski in action this season. (Photo by the Iowa Heartlanders) CEDAR RAPIDS — The first thing on Trevin Kozlowski’s agenda after this weekend is paperwork. The Iowa […]
Gorman and Co. Hosts Community Meeting on Phase 2 of Wintergreen Affordable Housing Project in Keystone
Renderings show where the second phase of the Wintergreen Affordable Housing Project will be located in relation to units already built. Dubbed Wintergreen Ridge, the second phase of the Wintergreen development will bring a mix of 47 housing units priced at 60% of the area’s median income or less.Gorman and Co./Courtesy Image Gorman and Co. […]
Prof. Keith B. Kenny Elementary School Principal Search Community Meeting and Feedback Survey
The contribution of the community is essential to help us find our next Father. Elementary School Principal Keith B. Kenny and we will provide our community with opportunities to help us identify the characteristics of our new principal and inform the type of interview questions we will use in the process. Community Zoom Meeting Information […]
Where To Find Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program
Community Programs fund community facilities in towns and rural regions with fewer than 20,000 people. The grants are awarded gradually. Smaller communities with low incomes and a low population are granted a more significant number of funds. The grants are available to public institutions, such as municipalities, counties, special-purpose districts, non-profit organizations, and tribal jurisdictions. […]
USC Sumter students team up for a day of community service downtown
Students at the University of South Carolina at Sumter distributed masks and hand sanitizer to residents in downtown Sumter. SUMTER, SC — The streets of downtown Sumter were filled with a sea of red shirts Friday as students from the University of South Carolina Sumter (USC Sumter) participated in a day of community service. Students […]
Camden Rotary Club volunteers recognized for community service – Knox County Villagesoup
CAMDEN – To recognize the dedication of Camden Rotary Club volunteers to the community and the crucial role they play in the Meals on Wheels program at The MCH, MCH Executive Director Liz Schuh and Coordinator from the Children’s program, Katie Tarbox, personally awarded the Camden Rotary MCH Meals on Wheels Rotarians receive a certificate […]
NAACP Image Awards Focuses on Community Service | New
JOHNSTOWN, PA – Impact and community service were cited throughout the Johnstown Branch’s inaugural NAACP Image Awards on Tuesday. The awards honoring members of the black community and organizations that support the community as a whole were handed out virtually. The winners included a well-known Johnstown nonprofit, a new business, a grassroots group, a community […]
Nexamp and ComEd Collaborate on 15-Year Community Solar Program for Low-Income Residents of Rockford, Illinois
Posted on 01 July 2021 by Chris Galford © Shutterstock With the launch of the Give-A-Ray program, Nexamp and ComEd have created a 15-year community solar program dedicated to providing free benefits and energy savings to low and moderate income customers in the Rockford area, in the ‘Illinois. . “Give-A-Ray provides income-eligible customers from the […]
Fourth Ward Councilor David Cummings will hold a community meeting with Lackawanna Plaza developer David Placek
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Fourth Ward Councilor David Cummings will host a discussion with David Placek of BDP Holdings, the new owner of Lackawanna Plaza, on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to hear Placek’s vision for the property. – formerly the home of a Pathmark supermarket. The meeting will be […]