Community service

The Montana Association for Career and Technical Education announces that Katelyn Gorder, a family and consumer science teacher at Skyview High School in Billings, has been selected to receive the 2022 Montana Career and Technical Education Community Service Award. Ms. Gorder is this year’s recipient of the award for her work with students in her […]

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose plans to donate thousands of holiday meals to families in need for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They say the demand is still great. Berkeley Library Foundation Honors Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life It was a busy day at Sacred Heart Community Services […]

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program designed to improve girls’ social, emotional and physical skills and behaviors so they can successfully navigate life’s experiences. Each practice includes a life skills component and a physical activity. The two-month program culminates with a 5k run in Denver’s city park as well […]

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A Madison resident has received AARP’s top state volunteer award for community service. Neil McCallum, a 17-year Madison resident, received the 2022 AARP Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service in recognition of his service to the Madison community. The award honors McCallum’s commitment to improving the lives of community members, said […]

MADISON, WISCONSIN — Madison resident Neil McCallum has been selected by AARP — the nonprofit organization for seniors 50 and older — to receive the 2022 AARP Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service, which is the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service. AARP Wisconsin chose McCallum for his outstanding service, […]

Left to right: RRG Fund Board Members Anna and Glenn Gibbs, Helena Mercier and Reverend Bradford Clark (courtesy photo). Please support local advertisers IPSWICH – The Rebecca R. Gibbs Memorial Charitable Fund (RRG Fund) presented its second annual Outstanding Community Service Award to Helena Mercier. The award was presented recently in recognition of “exemplary efforts […]

Maria Reiter for the chef For the Girl Scouts of Troop 45483, the love of dogs has been front and center as they worked on bronze and silver medals and other community service projects over the past year. Ukraine’s overriding concern for pets mobilized fourth and fifth grade Scouts into action by creating posters, making […]

Bobby Cutler Hill, Sue Clark, Regent Sandra Conley photo by Mellanie Cain Facebook Twitter pinterest Dedicated Duncanville volunteer, Betty Sue Clark, received the 2022-2023 Community Service Award from the Old Chisholm Trail NSDAR. The award was presented by Honorary Regent and Chairman of Community Services Bobby Cutler Hill during the chapter meeting at Grace Place […]

Nearly 100 community members and activists packed a Santa Cruz courtroom on Friday for the sentencing hearing of two men convicted of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural in front the town hall. Brandon Bochat and Hagan Warner were both sentenced to two years probation, 144 hours of community service and ordered to pay combined […]

tnAchieves students complete 4 million hours of community service Posted at 9:56 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022 TN Promise students participating in the tnAchieves program achieved a major milestone this month. Over the past 15 years, tnAchieves students have provided over 4 million hours of community service. A mainstay and requirement of the organization […]

County Courts Seek Local Organizations for Community Service Programs November 18, 2022 1h30 Submitted by San Juan County. San Juan County Courts is updating its community service program and looking to add more local organizations to the list. Please help the courts update the list with all nonprofit organizations in San Juan County (all islands!) […]

Published: Publication date – 16:57, Thu – 17 Nov 22 Under the EPICS initiative, a total of 650 KL University students in the B.Tech discipline were divided into 85 teams to engage with the local community through in-person visits to nearby villages to identify the problems of local communities in different areas. Under the EPICS […]

picture002 The Institute for Family-Owned Business recently honored SW Collins Company with the Shep Lee Community Service Award. The annual IFOB awards highlight Maine businesses that demonstrate excellence in family involvement, business success, and commitment to employees, customers, and the community. Left to right, Sam Collins, Clara Collins, Adam Collins and Gregg Collins. (photo added) […]

“I knew the men and women in the military only really got cards on vacation,” West said. “I wanted to be able to help change that a bit so those on duty would know we were thinking of them all year round.” For an effort like this to work, sustainability is paramount. With West’s encouragement […]

John Saunders SACO – Saco’s Jean Saunders is the recipient of the 2022 AARP Maine Andrus Award named in honor of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. The Andrus Award celebrates and honors those who make a difference in the lives of others, and is the most prestigious and visible award AARP presents each year. […]

iJAG Organizes Hygiene/School Supplies Campaign at MPCHS Neighborhood AnnaMarie November 9, 2022 11:29 a.m. Companies like Steffes have already made numerous donations like the one pictured for the iJAG resource drive at MPCHS. (Photo submitted) MT. PLEASANT—The iJAG program at Mt. Pleasant Community High School is running a hygiene and school supplies campaign through Friday. […]

COINS IDÉAUX — On a busy morning on October 1, 20 members gathered for the annual meeting of the community service organization Idéal. The warm atmosphere and excellent breakfast at the Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery made for a relaxed and successful gathering. Natasha Bartolotta, Director of Communications for the National Loon Center, presented the […]

Community service is very important for many reasons besides looking good on a resume. I started volunteering in Odessa when I was in high school. Some of the organizations I volunteered with were with my community church, Teen Court, Salvation Army, and whatever opportunities came their way. Lubbock being my home away from home, I […]

PITTSFIELD – Pittsfield Community Television and WTBR-FM recently presented several programming and community service awards at PCTV’s 35th Annual Meeting and Celebration. The Community Service Through Community Media Award was presented to Berkshire Community College and was accepted by BCC’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Jonah Sykes. The award recognizes an organization that has had […]

EAST LONGMEADOW – Katherine McGonigle has used her love of reading and faith in public service to build a career in which she brings learning, hobbies and interests to the community. Now she uses her skills and passion as Principal of the East Longmeadow Public Library (ELPL). “Growing up, my family emphasized the importance of […]

Greg Donahue (Photo courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce) The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce selected Greg Donahue for the Community Service Award. The honor will be presented during the chamber dinner on Wednesday, November 16 at 6 p.m. at the Flanders Hotel. There are many reasons the House chose Donahue, according to a news […]

What I think people don’t know about Rebecca Bowker is that she doesn’t just volunteer during an election cycle. Rebecca has a long history of volunteerism and service in our community. You may have seen her walking down the road picking up trash. You may have seen her tending to the pocket park at Fort […]

​ Charlotte Fire annually recognizes firefighters in the department who exemplify positive characteristics with an outstanding record of service, achievement, and community service. This year, Battalion Chief Jeffrey Richardson and Engineer Rob Griffin were selected as the 2022 Charlotte Fire Firefighters of the Year. “Chief Richardson and Engineer Griffin demonstrate the highest degree of dedication, […]

The Feed a Trucker project was launched in 2021 by veteran carriers to recognize the role truckers have played in getting things done during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 425 free lunches were provided last year, and so far in 2022 more than 250 free Enmarket lunches have been served to truckers. Free lunches are served […]

By VERNON ROBISON It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And there are few people I know more worthy of emulation than ours, esteemed Dr. Larry Moses. So this week, I’m going to follow his innovative technique of awarding a well-deserved gold star. I hope he doesn’t mind. This week’s gold […]

Melissa Lyons (courtesy photo) Community service and giving back are two themes that resonate strongly with Melissa Lyons. Because her life is full of demonstrative examples of these philosophies, it’s no surprise that she’s seeking to become a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. An assistant district attorney for 16 years, Lyons has a history of […]

Select UC Berkeley College Corps scholars and staff during the swearing-in ceremony on October 7, 2022. Credit: California Volunteers, Office of the Governor In a ceremony earlier this month, 98 UC Berkeley students were sworn in as first-class volunteers under CollegeCorps, a new state program that pays $10,000 to high-income students low and medium to […]

Known as the Dream City, Arlington’s reputation is widely known as a great place to visit and live. Of course, a great place to live has to have top notch people to do it. One example is the City of Arlington’s Code Compliance Department, which recently received the 2022 Community Service Award from the International […]

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce honored several local residents and businesses that contribute positively to the town at its 58th annual community service awards ceremony on Monday. The awards ceremony, which dates back to 1963, aims to recognize “individuals, groups and companies who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in business, volunteer activities and achievement in […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin with recipients of the Volunteerism and Community Service Awards outside the Governor’s Executive Mansion on October 25, 2022. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of the Governor Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer and Community Service Awards. The annual awards program highlights the outstanding efforts of volunteers […]

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) presented The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service for demonstrating extraordinary commitment to community service. The AAMC, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of people everywhere through medical education, health […]

Caring for adults with disabilities has long been a challenge for municipalities, as most participants leave programs at age 21. Middlesex County, using US bailout money, came up with a solution. Last week, county officials awarded a $250,000 grant to the New Jersey Educational Services Commission to help fund its Adult Community Services Program – […]

$250,000 Awarded to non-profit military organizations improving the quality of life WASHINGTON, October 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Fisher House Foundation and Military Times have awarded grants totaling $250,000 to five non-profit organizations supporting military members and their families. The Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service provides funds for innovative programs created to improve the […]

13 days ago SEC Staff Photo: SEC Birmingham, Alabama- The SEC sponsors community service teams for all 22 league-sponsored sports. The Community Service Team seeks to highlight one athlete from each school who gives back to their community with superior service efforts. The 18th Annual Women’s Soccer Community Service Team follows: Kat Rogers, Alabama A […]

Stacy Bates performs many duties for the town of Malvern and is always on the go, but probably the job that keeps her the busiest is her role as Community Services Coordinator. As part of this program, she often announces inmates from the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Ouachita River Unit to Malvern’s many parks […]

ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia graduate midfielder Abby Boyan has been named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league office in Birmingham announced on Wednesday afternoon. Boyan has been a volunteer with the Clarke County Mentoring Program since the fall of 2018, serving as a mentor to students at Barrow Elementary School while providing […]

Thanks for reading Chatham County’s premier source of news! Doing high-quality community journalism doesn’t come free – consider supporting our journalism by subscribing to News+Record today. Unlimited digital access starts at $4.67/month Print + digital from $6.58/month From Chatham County Government PITTSBORO — Chatham County government leaders gathered for a day of service and team-building […]

California invests $2.8 million to train Monterey County youth for community service careers Updated: 10:38 PM PDT Oct 26, 2022 State and local officials, including Senator John Laird and Senator Anna Caballero, gathered at the Monterey Adult School in honor of a significant state investment in Monterey County Youth Job Corps.The state-established initiative was awarded […]

SEC statement: Birmingham, Ala. – The SEC sponsors community service teams for all 22 league-sponsored sports. The Community Service Team seeks to highlight one athlete from each school who gives back to their community with superior service efforts. The 18th Annual Women’s Soccer Community Service Team follows: Kat Rogers, Alabama A Crimson Tide graduate student, […]

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 […]

Dave Weeks, founder of Weeks Financial Groupwon the 2022 Investing in Others Community Service Award, one of five awards presented at the Invest in Others Gala in Boston on September 29, 2022. Weeks won the award for his support of Naperville Elderly Homes, Inc., which provides housing for low-income seniors in Naperville. The nonprofit also […]

CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) – A local business is honored for its community service efforts. Brian Bouchard of NewsSource8 has the story. Recently, the Institute for Family Owned Business, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting and empowering family businesses in the state of Maine, presented the Shep Lee Community Service Award to the SW Collins Company. […]

Warning: This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers. Read the article Fifteen learners from Gray High School in Gqeberha underwent community service and a mediation program following allegations of animal cruelty earlier this year. Gray and Collegiate High Schools shocked residents of Nelson Mandela Bay when news of […]

Bradenton The Bradenton Kiwanis Club recently celebrated the service of 23 Manatee County public safety agencies, saluting their dangerous, often life-saving work. Five of the agencies — Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue, West Manatee Fire Rescue, Bradenton Police Department, Bradenton Fire Department and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office — each received checks for $2,000 to benefit a […]

SCARBOROUGH – Recently, the Maine Public Relations Council, the premier association of public relations professionals in the state, presented Jon Paradise, Senior Vice President of Communications, Marketing and Community Outreach at Town & Country Federal Credit Union, the 2022 Midge Vreeland Public Service Award. The award, named in honor of the late Midge Vreeland, a […]

Beginning October 25, the Woodlake Boys & Girls Club will host a mentorship program that benefits club members in both older and younger age groups. In this program, teen members are paired with younger members (ages 6-12) to coach them in sports, help them with homework, team up in the playroom, and guide them in […]

Shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thompson School Board instituted a requirement that students complete a modest number of community service hours as a condition of graduation. The pandemic has prevented the program from taking off as the district would have liked, and a large number of students have received waivers exempting them from these […]

Michelle Beran is the 4-H Youth Development Officer in the Cottonwood Extension District. Community service and good citizenship are the hallmarks of the 4-H program! 48Hours of 4-H is a statewide service challenge. This challenge encourages 4-H clubs and families to see how many hours of community service can be completed statewide during the second […]

The Maine Township High School District 207 School Board honored three students at its recent meeting by naming them “207’s Best” in the area of ​​community service. The recognized students were Colette Gordon from Maine South, Rayhan Khaja from Maine East and Kris Modi from Maine West. COLETTE GORDON The passion to give back to […]

Friday, October 14, 2022 UNCW employees and a community partner were honored for outstanding community engagement and service to the greater Wilmington area at the 2022 Community Engagement Awards held October 11. The Office of Community Engagement and Impact recognized: Dr. Kimberly CookProfessor of Criminology and Sociology – Emeritus Emeritus Commitment and Public Service Dr. […]

by Rutter Rutter’s Children’s Charities donated $75,000 to Crispus Attucks Association for help fund the CA History & Culture Center construction project, which will be an exhibit on local African-American culture. Rutter’s Children’s Charities’ $75,000 donation to Crispus Attucks is the largest donation to date. The retailer organizes several fundraising events and programs throughout the […]

by Rutter Rutter’s Children’s Charities donated $75,000 to Crispus Attucks Association for help fund the CA History & Culture Center construction project, which will be an exhibit on local African-American culture. Rutter’s Children’s Charities’ $75,000 donation to Crispus Attucks is the largest donation to date. The retailer organizes several fundraising events and programs throughout the […]

Frog 2021-2022 School Year Helpers (Lia Perez) Student Government Association Freshman Leadership Program, Frog Helpers, selected a new cohort of 50 First year students in September. The program helps students develop leadership skills, connect to the TCU community, and make a difference on campus. The student-run organizationJobs interactive and practical leadership developmentgiving members the unique […]

Group photo from the Clayton Youth Council litter cleanup event. Contributing photo. CLAYTON – Members of the Clayton Youth Council of Johnston County High Schools have pledged to volunteer 1,000 hours by the end of the 2022-23 school year as part of their community service initiative, “The Art of Coming Together”. Clayton Youth Council (CYC) […]

School board receives community service grant Posted 9:54 am on Monday, October 10, 2022 Career and Technical Education Counselor DeAndre Crowell (left) and Lowndes County Schools Superintendent Jason Burroughs (right) receive a community service grant from District 23 Senator Malika Sanders-Fortier. (Photo by David Lovell) The Lowndes County School Board recently received a $7,500.00 Community […]

Free community training Sixty young people from the Mafi Dedukope community in the North Tongu district of the Volta region of Ghana received free vocational training on Saturday, September 24, 2022 with the aim of making them employable. True Worshipers Prophetic Dance Ministries (TWPDM) is a non-governmental organization founded September 1, 2013 to adapt evidence-based […]

Zoe’s dedication to community service began in high school, serving in the Methodist Hospital’s Volunteen program, which engaged high school students interested in health care. Since then, she has volunteered for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska and Women who Run Nebraska and interned at the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table. She is a member of the […]

WAYNE — The Jeptha Abbott chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a meeting this week on “breast cancer awareness,” “women’s issues,” and “service to America” at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Wayne. Members were asked to wear pink to honor breast cancer survivors, support progress in overcoming breast […]

Jacksonville, Florida – Jacksonville Beach realtor and tennis star MaliVai Washington has been selected as one of five winners of the National Association of Realtors’ Good Neighbor Award. He has been recognized for his work with the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 1996 to provide after-school mentorship and tennis lessons […]

After three years of limited operations, Ithaca College’s paid off-campus community The Service Program (OCCSP), which provides paid community service opportunities to students pursuing federal work studies, is back for fall 2022 with a full staff. For the program, the college partners with organizations and nonprofits in the Ithaca area to find internships for students. […]

A Northeastern Junior College baseball player watches a youngster play with blocks at Early Learners. The Kindergarten is one of many sites that players regularly visit to perform community service. (Courtesy picture) The Northeastern Junior College baseball team is busy. In addition to time spent playing on the field and in the classroom, they are […]

POUGHKEEPSIE – Rebuilding Dutchess County Together (RTDC) recently celebrated its 30th anniversary by combining its annual “CHIP in to restart” golf tournament with a post-tournament dinner open to the public. The golf tournament, according to RTDC board member Joe Ciardi, was made possible with the support of several major sponsors and the golfers themselves. “Our […]

SANTA CLARA, California October 3, 2022 – SVB, the innovation economy finance partner and parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced the start of the 12e The annual Tech Gives Back event will take place October 1-7, 2022. Tech Gives Back is an international service event that brings together SVB employees, customers and partners […]

Tari Mapfumo is the Multicultural Child and Family Program Manager for SSI in the Hunter Central Coast region. Photo provided Lisa* didn’t expect her experience in foster care to turn out like this: whizzing around supermarket aisles, finding ingredients to make her first Samoan curry. “It was kind of an adventure for both of us,” […]

Current Montezuma Lions Club President Eddie Pierson, left, visits special guests Vice District Governor Jimmy Bacon, right, of Des Moines, District Governor David Coates, second from right, of Des Moines at the club’s 75th anniversary picnic on Monday, September 12, at Diamond Lake. The club, which is involved in numerous community service projects throughout the […]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – Two Manhattan healthcare workers have been honored for their service to the community. Manhattan’s Ascension Via Christi Hospital said its own RN Marty Reed and board member John Armbrust were recently honored by the Kansas Hospital Association at its annual convention for their commitment to patient care. of safe quality. Each […]

WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department has promoted Tyler Todd from community services officer to sworn law enforcement officer, the first such promotion in department history. Todd started as CSO in February. “The CSO program aims to give students hands-on law enforcement experience while learning about the culture of our department,” said Chief […]

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 […]