Community service

A city archaeologist announces archaeological digs at the headquarters of the Women’s League for Community Service in the South Ward The city’s archeology team will begin a new archaeological dig at the headquarters of the Women’s League for Community Service located at 558 Massachusetts Avenue in the South End. This will be the first archaeological […]

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) says it is “working differently” and will launch several public safety initiatives that will enhance and support customer safety and community service for those who use our transit system. Metro Transit Police (MTPD) has strategically increased officer availability to be more visible throughout the Metrobus and Metrorail system […]

Recognized organization for encouraging high school girls to pursue studies and careers in STEM PHOENIX, September 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has been recognized by its accrediting body for inspiring high school girls to consider technical training and careers in the skilled trades. The Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) […]

CMR University creates ACSA – an animal shelter on campus. He takes the initiative to make community service mandatory for all his students Bengaluru-based CMR University said it has implemented a Community Service Program (CSP) for all its undergraduate and postgraduate students under the Common Core Curriculum (CCC) from the 2022-23 academic year, with a […]

CMR University, recently announced the implementation of the “Community Service Program” (CSP) for all their undergraduate and postgraduate students under the Common Core (CCC) starting from the academic year 2022 -23. Under the program, students are expected to complete four lakh hours of community service over a four-year period. According to the institute, CSP is […]

BRISTOL — The Bristol Historical Society recently held its annual dinner and presented its volunteer awards and community service award to a local non-profit organization. The Bristol Historical Society presented its Volunteer of the Year awards to two long-time members, Lisa Doyle-Bell and Steve Cowdell. Maya Bringe, president of the Bristol Historical Society, said the […]

Felony’s voter fraud charges against a 30-year-old Minnetonka man for casting two ballots in the 2020 election were stayed and he was instead given a day of community service. Although it’s fairly rare to see such cases in Minnesota — election officials say the voting crime rate is statistically nil — Alexander Leonard Peck faced […]

MERRILLVILLE — Fueled by a sense of purpose, area churches, service organizations and businesses got to work Saturday to help their neighbors. Oh, and throw in lots of donuts and pizza. About 100 to 150 volunteers cleared brush, installed storm doors and cleaned gutters for Christmas in September, sponsored by Rebuilding Together of South Lake […]

From students to graduates to faculty, many people in the University of Guelph-Humber community have fond memories of attending their first science meet. Since the free science festival for all ages – which celebrates the wonders of the study of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) – began in Guelph-Humber in 2017 , Science […]

The Alabama Department of Senior Services and Commissioner Jean Brown received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award from the Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging at its annual conference this week. ADSS and Brown were honored for their nationally recognized robotic pet project started by ADSS to address social isolation among older Alabamians. The […]

The flag at Coupeville City Hall flew at half mast Monday in honor of Jack McPherson, a community leader, former mayor and volunteer who had wide reach in many organizations. McPherson died at the age of 92 on September 6. McPherson’s commitment to community service began when he joined the Navy. He was commissioned an […]

It’s the start of the fall semester. You recently said goodbye to friends, family, and maybe even your pets. Now you’re in New York on your own – just like that Taylor Swift song, “Never Grow Up.” So you might be wondering, what now? You’re drawn to all the aesthetic pursuits New York has to […]

September 12, 2022Updated: September 12, 2022 4:58 p.m. Barbara Panfile of the Alton Community Service League (ACSL), left, holds a cornucopia arrangement donated to the group by Jeffrey’s Flowers by Design, Wood River, with ACSL Ways and Means President, Tammy Atchley. The Horn of Plenty is up for a raffle with the band selling tickets […]

Sept. 9 – Meridian residents with unpaid fines will have another payment option as Municipal Court Judge Dustin Markham brings back a community service credit program. Markham said residents who choose to complete four hours of community service in a month will receive credit for that month’s payment of their city court fines. “They can […]

Meridian residents with unpaid fines will have another payment option as Municipal Court Judge Dustin Markham brings back a community service credit program. Markham said residents who choose to complete four hours of community service in a month will receive credit for that month’s payment of their city court fines. “They can waive their payment […]

“She had so much to say, but no one could ever understand her,” Gill said. “As soon as she realized I was speaking Spanish, she latched on and started telling me everything. There was a significant improvement in her work. Elisabeth Austin, associate professor of Spanish at Virginia Tech, said miscommunication is a common problem […]

GPM investments Sponsored GPM Investments Friendship Circle of Virginia’s inaugural ‘Inclusion Day at The Diamond’ during a baseball game between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The company provided over 3,300 free tickets to the community for the event, which included increased accessible seating, on-site activities for children, ASL services, closed captioning, […]

The Oyster Bay Main Street Association has been in operation for over two decades, helping to invigorate the economy while preserving the integrity of the historic hamlet. Although known for its current efforts, the organization has a long history of supporting local businesses. The association was formed in 2000, and its initial six-person board of […]

September 6, 2022 Arizona State University alumnus Patrice Marcolla believes in the power of positive thinking. She credits it with helping her finish college, pass tough licensing exams, and enter a profession she thrives in. And that’s the basis of the advice she gives to others. Patrice Marcolla earned a magna cum laude […]

Monroe County Council awarded $151,220 in grants to local nonprofits Aug. 23 in honor of late county councilor Sophia Travis, who served as a county councilor from 2004 to 2008. The council gives Sophia Travis Community Service Grants each year, with the amount awarded this year an 11.5% increase over last year. In 2008, Monroe […]

CHARLESTON, W.VA. City National Bank presented Cannonsburg Branch Manager Kimberlee Smith with the City Cares Award for Outstanding Community Service. As part of his award recognition, Smith chose Ashland Community Kitchen and CASA of Northeast KY to each receive a $750 donation. Each year, City recognizes employees who are dedicated to serving their communities with […]

SPRINGFIELD — More than 700 Springfield College students, mostly freshmen, fanned out across the city Saturday to help local nonprofits, churches and older residents with projects that needed a little extra help. Students, including some faculty and staff, worked at 32 sites around the city and helped with yard work, outdoor cleaning, window washing, painting […]

A community 9/11 commemoration program will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 at the Smithfield Fire Station, marking the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The ceremony is open to the public. The program is organized by the Marine Corps League Standing Stone Detachment, Huntingdon, with costs borne by Huntingdon […]

Shelly Carroll (left) joined Sharon Moody and Paul Conley in posing with a Moody Award on August 25. Conley is the executive director of the Plant City Family YMCA center. YMCA ceremony recognizes Moody for dedication to Plant City It was an evening of gratitude to Sharon Moody as she received the 2022 Plant City […]

Outreach Tulane, the university’s largest and oldest student-run community service event, was held on Saturday, August 27 in the New Orleans area. The event, organized by the Tulane Center for Public Service and the Community Action Council of Tulane University Students (CACTUS), included more than 500 Tulanean volunteers who assisted 28 community partners. The event, […]

Jiang Xiaowei / SHINE Wang Xiaojun (left) greets a resident of Linfen Road Community Affairs Service Center. Working at a customer service desk is considered tedious by many employees. But Wang Xiaojun thinks it’s a way to build bridges between residents and policy makers. “We are working on the front line to collect the opinions […]

FOR IIMMEDIATE RELEASE (Evanston, Illinois, August 12, 2022) The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) announces five community service grants for the 2022 grant cycle. MTF Community Service Grants bring the benefits of massage therapy to people who otherwise would not have access to it. To date, MTF has awarded more than $500,000 to nonprofits across the […]

POUGHKEEPSIE – The city’s Shamrock association celebrated its 75th anniversary on Saturday. To commemorate this milestone, a celebration was held and the Mayor of the Town of Poughkeepsie, Rob Rolison declared Saturday August 27, 2022 as “Shamrock Association Day” in the town when he stopped by the club in the morning. Rolison’s proclamation was echoed […]

Celeste Pico thinks she just can’t say no, but others recognize her strong will to serve the community in a variety of ways. Pico, Principal of Lompoc Secondary School, was named Lompoc Valley Woman of the Year at the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual event, where recipients of four awards been unveiled. “Celeste Pico […]

Jamie Phillips Aaron Eisenhauer Relationships and storytelling connect people with people. “It’s important to make people’s voices heard, whether it’s a student talking about overcoming an obstacle, a 50-year-old woman talking about how she overcame something in her life, or talking uncomfortable issues like Alzheimer’s disease,” said Jamie Phillips. Phillips is the rustmedia project manager. […]

As part of its sixth annual “Be Impactful” program, more than 300 new freshmen at the Benedictine University of Lisle recently completed more than 600 hours of community service in 17 nonprofit organizations in the western suburbs, all in one afternoon. “Be Impactful” took place on August 25 when a fleet of buses and vans […]

KEYSTONE, West Virginia (WVVA) – Nate Smith and Vondelere Scott today received the John P. Stephenson Community Service Award from the Brushy Fork Leadership Institute at Berea College. Scott and Smith are two of five people who came to the leadership institute in 1990 in hopes of creating an after-school program for children in Keystone. […]

JACKSON, TN – Atty. Richard Donnell, Sr., Advisor to the President of Lane College, received the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award from the Tennessee Commission on Higher Education. He is one of five faculty/staff recipients from Tennessee institutions of higher learning to win the service award. As a senior adviser, Donnell defends the college […]

Community service grants to 25 organizations totaling $151,220 were approved by Monroe County councilors during their Tuesday evening business session. The community service grants, which have been awarded annually since 2008, are named after a former county councilor, the late Sophia Travis. This year’s total figure is about 11.5% higher than last year. That’s more […]

Rick Kriseman of Shumaker and Shumaker Advisors, the former mayor of St. Petersburg, has joined the board of directors of Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services. The Gulf Coast Board of Trustees was formed in 1960 and helps at-risk community members find safety, comfort, and a path to a fulfilling life, regardless of race, […]

The City of Pitt Meadows accepts nominations for its annual Community Service Awards. The City invites the population to highlight inspiring individuals, organizations and businesses that are making a positive difference in the community. “There are so many great people and businesses in Pitt Meadows that make us Pitt Meadows proud,” said Mayor Bill Dingwall. […]

Accepting Applications for the #CaliforniasForAll College Corps Scholarship Compton College is proud to be selected as one of 45 partner colleges to offer the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, which is a scholarship program designed to engage students in direct service to their communities while earning money for help pay for their college education. This is the […]

Students from Gilman School and other schools volunteer through the BRIDGES program to provide education, guidance, and fun activities to underprivileged students in the Baltimore City Public Schools. Photo courtesy of Gilman School. After suspending community service earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland high school students are back to volunteering in their communities. In 1992, […]

JOY Media is the diverse voice of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are proud of the support we have provided to non-profit groups through our Community Service Announcement (CSA) program for many years. Our free CSA program is available for small/micro-organizations and services aimed specifically at the LGBTQIA+ community that do not receive significant levels of […]

If you know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group who works diligently to improve the lives of others, now is the time to nominate them for one of the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards. This is the 27th year of the annual service awards, which recognize the contributions of Kentuckians to their fellow citizens. Each year, a […]

Press release Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas received $150,000 under the Community Service Tax Credit program at the 50% rate through the Kansas Department of Commerce. There were 55 requests of which 29 were granted with a total of $4,084,455.75. $1 million of that went to child care projects. Tax credits are offered to donors […]

JACKSON, TN (TN Tribune) – Atty. Richard Donnell, Senior Advisor to the President of Lane College, received the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. He is one of five faculty/staff recipients from Tennessee institutions of higher learning to win the service award. As a senior adviser, Donnell defends the […]

Sewa International Houston Chapter held an internship gala for its “Get Inspired Houston” (GIH) and “Leadership Development through Community Engagement” (LEAD) interns on August 12 at the TE Harman Center in Sugar Land. The event was designed to celebrate the many accomplishments of over 50 interns this summer. Interns have accumulated more than 3,200 hours […]

CLEAR WATER (WQOW) – It’s time for another edition of You Ask, We Answer. Friday’s question comes from Ruth wondering, “Where does a person sentenced to community service do community service, and who tallies those hours?” Court-appointed community service can be performed at various locations in the Chippewa Valley depending on the person’s current charges, […]

Students at Saint Michael’s College Fire and Rescue, pictured here in 2018, respond to calls in Chittenden County 24/7. Vermont Business Magazine Saint Michael’s College is recognized for its longstanding mission and passion for community service. The Princeton Review, which publishes annual reviews of the nation’s top colleges, recently ranked Saint Michael’s College #25 on […]

EUGENE, Ore. – The role of a first responder comes in many different forms. As the need for this important work grows, the Eugene Police Department hopes to shine a spotlight on its community service officers. Capt. Billy Halvorson said the community service officer program has been part of the EPD since the 1970s. But […]

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini has hailed the Community Service and Empowerment (PPM) program implemented by the University of Indonesia (UI) as a form of response to social issues. In a statement here on Tuesday, Rismaharini underscored the importance of higher education institutions in contributing to the management of various social issues. […]

Members of IAM District 9 recently constructed two wheelchair ramps as part of the IAM Midwest Territory’s “IAM HELPS in the Community” program. HELPS stands for Honor, Engage, Lift, Provide and Serve. The ramps, funded by donations from union members and built entirely by IAM volunteers, were built for a family in need. More than […]

Arlen Schroeder is not from Great Bend. But after thousands of volunteer hours over the past 17 years, he knows his adopted home as well as any lifelong resident. Last December, Schroeder was recognized for 1,000 volunteer hours at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. He is also a regular volunteer at the Barton County […]

Along with seeing smiling faces amid more masks, there was another theme that RaeNell Houston noticed among students during their 2021-22 school year graduations. Mount Carmel Academy graduates have been accepted to 167 colleges, earning $23.5 million in scholarships. MCA seniors also contributed 60,127 hours of community service. Photo courtesy of New Orleans Catholic Schools […]

Aug. 10 – The Palestine Wildcats received the Danny Palmer Outstanding Community Service Award Tuesday at the annual East Texas Kickoff Luncheon. Each year, an award is given to a football program with the most outstanding demonstration of community service. The team whose cumulative volunteer projects are determined to have had the greatest impact on […]

The Palestine Wildcats received the Danny Palmer Outstanding Community Service Award Tuesday at the annual East Texas Kickoff Luncheon. Each year, an award is given to a football program with the most outstanding demonstration of community service. The team whose cumulative volunteer projects are determined to have had the greatest impact on their community will […]

Freshmen and new transfer students will sign up to participate in various activities and service projects dedicated to bettering the community of Stony Brook and surrounding communities. Stony Brook University will host its second annual Community Service Day on Saturday, August 20, as part of Welcoming New Students Week. Coordinated by the Center for Service […]

ORLANDO – The Magic Volunteer Program (MVP) contributed 3,800 hours of community service for the 2021-22 season (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022). More than 100 employees (full-time, part-time, interns, players and coaches) participated in numerous events throughout the year focusing on the Magic’s four areas of focus: raising children and youth, arts, health/wellness […]

ASU has been selected to receive the National Collegiate Honors Council’s 2022 Community Engagement Award and will be honored at the NCHC Annual Conference. SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Angelo State University Honors Program has been selected to receive the National Collegiate Honors Council’s 2022 Community Service Award and will be honored at the NCHC’s […]

NATIONAL REPORT — Giving back through community service efforts and charitable donations is a positive force that keeps many retailers and suppliers in this industry moving forward. Regularly, Convenience store news highlights these philanthropic efforts in this special section. Here are the latest projectors from the company: Aloha Oil Aloha Petroleum is participating in Shell’s […]

The year 1984 was monumental. The movie “Ghostbusters” was released, the MTV Video Music Awards aired for the first time, and the Monroe County 4-H Teen Ambassadors were formed. From the beginning, Teen Ambassadors has built a reputation for community service and youth leadership, both inside and outside the world of 4-H. Members are teens, […]

Chief defensive lineman Sam Burt left the picture for Kansas in Week 1 last season after suffering an arm injury early against South Dakota. Burt only appeared once that year – in Week 9 against Kansas State. Burt, who was on the super-senior roster last year, was expected to be one of the few faces […]

ASHLAND A Boyd County high school student honors the late Julie Ditty Qualls with a community service project. Sydney Kinnel, 17, daughter of Wayne and Tara Kinnel of Ironville, attended the Governors Scholar Program at Morehead State University in July. For her community service project, she crocheted 10 beanies and donated them to the Julie […]

Nominations are now being accepted from area nonprofits to the Danville Regional Foundation for the upcoming BR Ashby, MD Award for Outstanding Community Service. This award, in the amount of $50,000, is a general operating grant named in recognition of the exemplary service and selfless leadership of BR Ashby, MD, founding board member and first […]

Left to right: Sarah Smith, Dustin Smith and Paul Paulson of Grinnell enjoy serving their community and region. It was July 1980. Paul Paulson and his wife, Debby, lived in the Quad Cities where Paulson ran Head Start preschool programs on the Iowa side of the two-state area. “It was a social work program and […]

July 31 – NORTH POWDER – Linda and Floyd Dixon received the ride of their lives at the North Powder Huckleberry Festival last weekend. The North Powder couple, the grand marshals of the festival, helped lead their parade on Saturday, July 30, as they rode in a 1926 REO Roadster, a vehicle that had to […]

Since 1948, the Nederland Lions Club has served the city and communities beyond. Local members provide services to community members, emergency funding and volunteer support when needed. President Ann Marie Morgan spoke about the local club, what Lions do and how members have helped during the COVID-19 pandemic and in recent years. “I have been […]

CLARKSVILLE, TN (NOW CLARKSVILLE) – The Clarksville Civitan Club celebrated 100 years of service to the community this week. The Civitan organization was started in 1917 by a group of businessmen in Birmingham, Alabama with the goal of “building good citizenship”. Three years later, Civitan International was formed, with Clarksville Civitan Club chartering on July […]

The Kiwanis Club of Homewood-Mountain Brook recently presented two Walter Zeller Fellowships for Outstanding Service to the Homewood Community. Members of the Graphos family received the medal and certificate awarded posthumously to Sammy Graphos, a fixture in Homewood’s main business district prior to his passing in October 2021. The influence and wisdom of Graphos, the […]

Nine students and faculty from Mount Aloysius College were on a community service trip to a school in Kentucky this morning when flash flooding put their lives at risk. Dylan Huberman spoke with college officials to find out how things went. Dylan. I can only confirm that the band is being flown home to Pennsylvania […]

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — Atop Good Counsel Hill, the School Sisters of Notre Dame have watched over Mankato since 1865. But beginning in early September, retired older sisters will move into the Benedictine Living Community of Shakopee. “It will be hard for all of us to leave. But our whole life has gone from place […]

Community Service Association (CSA) Mission statement The Community Service Association of San Diego Unified School District is a non-profit association organized to solicit contributions from district employees for recognized San Diego County charities that support the arts, education, health and social services. *** CSA members please note for the year 2022 – 2023: Designated gifts […]

Soccer 28/07/2022 14:14:00 History links WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell not only makes a difference on the ground, but it also has an impact on the community. Entering his sixth season at Purdue and showing his […]

A school located in Dutchess County offers a unique curriculum that teaches students how to care for animals, but not just your typical cats and dogs. It is also open to visitors. Trevor’s Zoo is a one-of-a-kind place for learning, fun and community service. “It was the first of its kind and it still is. […]

HUBBARDSTON — After more than 16 years of community service and nearly four decades in law enforcement, Police Chief Dennis Perron has decided to make it a career. Perron’s last day on the job was July 15, when the job of top cop in town was given to the sergeant. Ryan Couture. “I think I’ve […]

More than forty years have passed since Sister Angela Mary Parker made it her mission to feed the hungry by serving soup from the back of her station wagon in 1982. The following year, a group of about 30 parishioners met with Dr. William Hunt and Sister Parker at Christ Episcopal Church to discuss the […]

– Advertising – The Leadership Mitchell County Board of Directors cordially invites you to the Mitchell County Community Service Award Banquet in honor of Dorothy Wilson. In 2015, LMC launched the Community Service Award to recognize individuals who are consistent in their stewardship and commitment to service in Mitchell County. “Dorothy has tirelessly given her […]

Caritas Family Solutions Community Services for Senior Citizens Employment Program (SCSEP) is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Boeing Employee Community Fund – St. Louis. SCSEP is a program that gives low-income adults aged 55 and over the opportunity to prepare for and re-enter the labor market. Seniors who qualify receive job preparation, […]

Jul 22, 2022 The American Hockey League held its 2022 Awards Gala at the annual meeting of the Board of Governors in Hilton Head Island, SC, Thursday night, presenting several awards for excellence and service. Rochester Americans received the Community Service Excellence Award among all Eastern Conference teams for outstanding community relations efforts during the […]

Cadets, along with Lt. Col. Bryan Eckart, on a recent trip this summer. Photo submitted The Nevada High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) won, for the first time in school history, the “Silver Star” Community Service Award with Excellence for the Year school year 2021-2022. This prestigious award recognizes the top […]

HONOLULU–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Easterseals Hawaii (ESH) celebrated its 75e anniversary to honor 75 years of service to benefit people with disabilities and their families, as well as local businesses and the wider Hawaiian community who have supported the organization. Funds raised from the event will support the ESH Adult Day Health program for people with developmental disabilities […]

GULFPORT, Mississippi (WLOX) — Recent high school graduates are being offered a chance to get their foot in the door and establish a lifelong career in protection and service. The Gulfport Police Department has just relaunched its Community Service Officer program. From responding to burglaries and assisting with case processing, the program is designed to […]

Unstructured data-focused artificial intelligence startup Clarifai Inc. today announced the launch of Clarifai Community, a free service to promote collaboration and sharing in AI. Clarifai is a well-funded startup that came up with the somewhat novel idea of ​​helping companies use massive volumes of unstructured and unlabeled data to train AI models. The company has […]

Cook County welcomed a new face to the sheriff’s department this summer. A Community Services Officer (CSO), Logan Wehner, was hired through a probationary program with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. Wehner is currently pursuing a career in law enforcement at Winona State University. The CSO opportunity was developed to fit a seasonal contract position […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The city parks of Harrisburg will be filled with family, faith and fun as the annual Faith Into Action event returns. The Faith Into Action Youth Conference and Family Festival will take place Tuesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 23 at five city parks in Harrisburg. The event will bring together […]

UPDATE 5:48 p.m. PT — We spoke with McNown’s attorney, Michael Arton, who tells us that his client was enrolled in a diversion program. She will have next year to complete the community service and flight course – and will then receive a clean bill. Also…he says the actual charges only alleged the theft of […]

Dr. Kathleen Ross, co-founder and first president of Heritage University, is the 2022 recipient of the Ted Robertson Community Service Award, the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce announced Friday. Ross’ career began as a high school teacher in Spokane, but quickly moved into higher education, focusing on cross-cultural communication. His career in higher education spans […]

Share this with more people! The Attorney General’s Department and other relevant institutions involved in passing the Community Service Bill have been urged to speed up the process to control overcrowding in various prisons across the country. The bill, which is currently in the office of the Attorney General, seeks to provide for community service […]

laptop donation Beach cleaning Guided by its corporate philosophy of improving people’s lives, A. Baur & Co. Ltd. (Baurs) celebrates 125 years of business in Sri Lanka, with a series of initiatives focusing on youth education and environmental protection. Fostering the education of young people, especially […]

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day The Pastry Project is partnering with the Dairy Farmers of Washington to celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday. The Pastry Project co-founders Emily Kim and Heather Hodge are sharing one of their favorite childhood traditions by giving away a sundae or cone of soft serve ice cream and topping […]

WORCESTER, Mass. – Two local students were chosen for a leadership program that kept them busy at the Boys and Girls Club of Worcester. Shalini Biju and Diana Nguyen were chosen as part of the Bank of America Student Leaders program. The eight-week summer internship provides students with first-hand experience of serving their communities. Biju […]

Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $17.5 million – the highest in Commonwealth history – to support the community service work of 26 AmeriCorps programs. PennSERVE, housed within the Department of Labor and Industry, is the Pennsylvania granting partner of AmeriCorps, the premier federal agency for national service and volunteerism. “AmeriCorps programs serve real needs […]

MARSHALL, Texas (KTRE) — Former Lufkin softball player Leah Akridge has been named the US Southwest Conference Female Athlete of the Year. “I’m recognized for something beyond my softball accolades,” Akridge said. “Getting this award shows that I am successful in my field of mission because that is how I see community service. It is […]

The Willie Stewart Annual Community Service Scholarship honored Pierce County High School recipients end of June 11. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the program, which recognizes a number of Pierce County high school students who demonstrate strong volunteer commitment to their community. United Way has partnered with Willie Stewart for the scholarship’s 22-year […]

Every week, this series shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more positive stories from Marion, or to share some of your own, visit us at marionmade.org or on social media. Christy Neff moved to Marion when she was 6 years old. Her […]

Stelly’s high school valedictorian Jasmeen Lalari has a score to settle with those who might question this year’s class’ readiness to enter a world defined by crises. “I think we don’t give ourselves enough credit,” Lalari said. “Our high school experience was a harsh reality most of the time, but we’ve gained so much experience […]

Studies reveal that affected teachers spend an average of $750 of their own funds per year on supplies and classroom necessities. Two major community service efforts in Hernando County are working to ensure that all teachers and students have the tools they need to succeed next school year. While there isn’t a designated bus featured […]

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah reaffirmed his team’s commitment to passing the Community Service Bill. He says the processes to make the bill a reality are nearly complete. “We now have the bill. What remains is stakeholder consultation. Thereafter, we will have the final draft which will be submitted to the cabinet for approval before […]

Seventeen teenagers recently spent the week making the world a better place. “Just seeing the happy looks on the faces of the children – it’s an instant reward for the work we do,” Dani Barg, 15, told JHV. “It’s not just about community service hours, it’s about helping others.” Barg is one of the teen […]

Ten successful University of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates have been chosen to receive top honors for 2022 by the Alumni Association Board of Trustees. Over the summer, we will introduce you to these exceptional graduates. Student involvement on campus led two UWO graduates to become passionate about community, leadership, and sustainability. Thomas Kenote ’16, of Keshena, […]

Providing residents with a variety of options for volunteer work also allows Back2Basics residents to find their passion. Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery is proud to call Flagstaff our home, and when you live in a community, it’s important to be part of that community in a way that satisfies you and the people around you […]

Mark Hagar stands outside the Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Monday, June 27. In addition to founding Hagar Enterprises Inc., Hagar served on the Great Salt Bay Health District Board of Directors for six years, the Damariscotta Select Board of Directors for 12 years, and currently works as a facilities manager for […]

U.S. Representative Frederica S. Wilson of Florida’s 24th congressional district (center) receives the Public Service Leadership Award. Pictured (lr) are Eddie Dominguez, Rep. Wilson and Ana Veiga Milton. United Way Miami recently celebrated 98 years of serving and impacting Miami-Dade County at its 2022 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards. At the event, the organization honored […]

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – A program through Lafayette Parks and Recreation combines community service with a little fun. The program is called Workreation and aims to involve children in the community while working towards a reward. Participants, ages 7 to 17, spend an hour on weekday mornings cleaning and maintaining Lafayette’s parks. At the end […]