Student Community Services Officers have been supporting safety on our campus for over 40 years. They serve as security escorts, assist with campus patrols, provide additional security at campus events, assist with medical emergencies, and even provide fire watch services in instances where fire alarms from buildings are maintained or installed. There are currently 50 […]
Retired Dr. Jeff Gordon remembers cuts to TennCare, the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care to low-income, elderly and disabled residents. It was 2005 and Gov. Phil Bredesen’s TennCare restructuring plan was implemented, resulting in the loss of health insurance for approximately 300,000 people statewide. Phil Ross, then pastor of Dickson First United Methodist […]
On Thursday, March 24, Penn State Extension announced a new scholarship available for Lebanese pursuing graduate studies in the field of family and consumer sciences. The award is the gift of Alletta Schadler, a longtime Penn State Extension employee who also served as Penn State’s first female county extension director after being named head of […]
By Christina Amano Dolan Editor For more than 45 years, Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF) has uplifted the Hanover County community in powerful ways. After closing for a short time during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCEF’s one-stop shop is up and running with an abundance of pantry items and clothing to support local families in need. […]
Westport, Connecticut- Community service has been a hallmark of the Westport Woman’s Club since its inception in 1907. Each year, club members devote many hours to finding the right balance between the current needs of the local community, the funds available and the mission of the WWC. The 29 recipients of this year’s Community Service […]
Two former Jehovah’s Witnesses were sentenced on Friday to one year of judicial supervision, 10 hours of community service and a $250 fine for failing to report that a worshiper was sexually abusing a child. Michael Penkava, 72, and Colin Scott, 88, who served as elders of Jehovah’s Witnesses for decades, were each found guilty […]
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Two former Jehovah’s Witnesses were sentenced on Friday to one year of judicial supervision, 10 hours of community service and a $250 fine for failing to report that a worshiper was sexually abusing a child. Michael Penkava, 72, and Colin Scott, 88, who served as elders of Jehovah’s Witnesses for decades, were each found guilty […]
Among the more than $3,000 in financial assistance given to local 4-H clubs is the Horse Ride Opportunity for Challenged Riders project of the Golden Rose Riders 4-H Club of New Ulm. Three local 4-H clubs have won more than $3,000 in statewide Helping Hands rewards. Nearly $25,000 has been awarded […]
AGAWAM – “All I can say is, wow! We are so proud of you. You make us really proud. Keep up the good work,” School Committee Vice-Chair Shelley Borgatti-Reed said after hearing a presentation from Agawam Junior High School (AJHS) eighth-grade student Maddie Balzano, Project 351 2022 Ambassador for Agawam, at a meeting earlier this […]
HOUSTON, TX – The Texas Hospital Association has named Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston as the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Community Service Award. The Excellence in Community Service Award recognizes hospitals and health systems that have distinguished themselves through their contributions to their community. Memorial Hermann is known for its Nurse Health […]
The Highland Park Police Department welcomed a highly trained walking dog into their home on Sunday after the dog completed training in Florida. | Photo provided The newest member of the Highland Park Police Department arrived on Sunday – their first community service and welfare dog, whose purpose will be to help relieve stress. The […]
Jeepers Peepers! Watauga High School’s anatomy class is engaged in a community service project, “Our Spectacular Drive”, in which they collect eyeglasses that are no longer in use. Here they have fun with, from left, Hannah Justice, Logan Aldridge, Hannah Lutz, Brelyn Sturgill, Illya Corts, Brooke Scheffler, Sarah Scheurer, Dr. Scott Evans and Kai Dotro. […]
Watseka residents who need to purchase flood insurance will soon see their premiums drop. Through the City of Watseka’s efforts on its floodplain management activities, the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, has certified that the city has exceeded minimum standards and certified the community as such. The city recently received the certificate, […]
By North Branford Rotary Club Press Release • 03/21/2022 1:49 PM EST As we emerge from two difficult years that presented several obstacles surrounding the pandemic, the North Branford Rotary Club is preparing to recognize those who have made a difference to the North Branford community. The club invites nominations from people in town who […]
Ole Miss men’s basketball senior Jarkel Joiner has been named to the SEC Community Service Team for the second consecutive season. Mississippi State’s Isaac Stansbury was also named to the conference’s prestigious Character Team. This marks the 24th year of the SEC Community Service Team for men’s basketball as well as women’s basketball. All 21 […]
Harrisburg – Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier this week recognized the important work of dedicated AmeriCorps members as part of National AmeriCorps Week during a visit Wednesday at the Olivet Boys and Girls Club in Reading. The week of celebration – March 13 through March 19 – shines a light […]
State Representative Jewell Jones gets probation, community service for drunk driving and resisting arrest case Jewell Jones, Democratic state representative for Inkster, says he is grateful for a second chance. LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Michigan (FOX 2) – State legislator Jewell Jones was sentenced to two years probation, 100 hours of community service and credit for time […]
School joins Sparrow Club to raise money for medical bills for 2-year-old Jubal Students at Brixner Junior High School adopted a ‘sparrow’ last week, pledging to volunteer 300 hours of community service to raise money for Jubal, 2, a boy from Klamath Falls who was seriously injured in an accident. With the help of Sparrow […]
Culinary arts students at VIU’s Cowichan campus recently served up a slew of soups with a community edge. It was all part of the program’s Soup Challenge – a two-day event that brings together flavor, creativity and skill to give back to the community in a unique way. During the event, Loaves and Fishes Nanaimo […]
By Geoff Agonbar – Local Journalism Initiative The Quebec government announced $5.4 million to fund a three-year project called DATAide. Centraides of Quebec will partner with Open North to provide skills and leadership training to 3,000 community organizations fighting poverty and social exclusion in Quebec. Of this total, $3.6 million is for grants to participating […]
The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) was founded by Jean Hatton, Dorothy Leonard and Michael R. Pent in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to preserve, enhance, develop and maintain the park and to promote public appreciation and understanding of the 8,000 acres that make up the park. In 1991, the City of San […]
TOWNSHIP OF NORTHAMPTON >> Soroptimist International of Indian Rock Inc., (SIIR), an organization dedicated to empowering women and girls, presented its annual community service awards at its March dinner meeting at Spring Mill Country Club, recognizing local individuals and organizations who have made extraordinary contributions to the well-being of women and girls. The annual Making […]
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Finding permanent housing can be difficult for everyone, but especially for those who are coming off the streets. Stewpot Community Services in Jackson is using the CARES Act or COVID-19 relief money to make this process a little easier for the city’s homeless population. Stewpot’s shelters serve approximately 800 homeless people […]
Rotarians recently came together to celebrate the centennial of the Noon Rotary Club of Tullahoma with an evening of music, food and a walk down memory lane. The entire Rotary membership of Tullahoma, along with family, friends and district dignitaries, gathered to celebrate the occasion on Thursday, March 3 at Lakewood Golf and Country Club. […]
By Cadet Olivia Hime, Regimental Public Affairs NCO The Citadel welcomed its first class of cadet community service officers in a ceremony in early March hosted by the college’s Department of Public Safety. “This is a first in the history of the Citadel,” said Captain Shaun Ferguson, who developed and oversees the Public Safety internship […]
CHENOA — The Chenoa Women’s Club celebrates its 80th anniversary this month, because it all started on March 24, 1941. “Some women with a bridge club and a few of their friends got together, discussed the women’s club and decided to start this organization,” said club member Mary Jo Krall. The Chenoa club tries to […]
AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA America’s Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva passed Captain Joanne Geroy-Giller with the Distinguished Civic Service Award received from BoatUS at the annual meeting. At the recent America’s Boating Club Annual Meeting, BoatUS presented its first place Distinguished Civic Service Award to America’s Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva. The […]
History links COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. – The Mountain West featured San Jose State Director of Athletics Jeff Konya with the 2021-22 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Community Service Award Wednesday at halftime of the Spartans Men’s Basketball Tournament game. Led by AD Assistant for Student-Athlete Development Tobruk BlaineBeyond Sparta Coordinator Annalisa Duarte […]
Ashburn Chemical Technologies recently donated essential products to the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC). “The ‘Six Cs’ of Ashburn’s culture define everything we do and how we work together to serve others: Consideration, Customer Needs, Continuous Improvement, Cash Flow, Community and Common Sense,” says Eric Heinle , president of Ashburn Company. “It is this commitment […]
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced a full month of community service opportunities in the Louisville area as part of the Give a Day 2022 campaign. The Mayor’s Give a Day campaign will run from April 1 through April 30, with a number of individual and group service opportunities to help spread […]
About 240 students and half the staff at Port Neches-Groves High School descended on the community on Saturday with volunteerism at heart. The group participated in Indian Gives, which focuses on city and school beautification, PetsGiving and more from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jon Deckert, director of student activities at the high school, said […]
The Scout slogan is to do a good trick every day. Helpful is the third point of the Scout Law. The Scout Oath calls on Scouts to help others at all times. Doing community service and giving back to the community is an integral part of the Scout program. All of the ranks our Scouts […]
There is an intersection between business, networking, communication and community service. And there, fortunately right in the middle, are Taylor’s businessmen, Keith Lehman and Larry Wright. Keith Lehman Larry Wright The two are behind the new Taylor Business Alliance, a recently launched association to create a wellness space where professionals can share information and experiences, […]
(Courtesy of Volunteer Alexandria) By: Cordell Fields Alexandria, VA – Volunteer Alexandria offers students the opportunity to serve their community while exploring future careers during Alexandria City Public School (ACPS) spring break. Starting Tuesday, April 12, Breaks with Impact (BWI) is a service-learning program for middle and high school students. Participants learn about critical issues […]
A Floyd man charged with abuse and disregard for the life of a 10-year-old child in August 2021 filed a plea in Circuit Court on Tuesday that could reduce the charge to a misdemeanor or have it dismissed altogether. Christopher Alan Dutey’s March 1 plea agreement dropped his second felony charge of unlawful injury, and […]
Men’s basketball | 03/03/2022 10:49:00 History links BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — First-year point guard Jacobi Wright was named to the SEC Community Service Team for men’s basketball on Thursday, the league office announced. This marks the 24th year of the SEC Community Service Team for men’s basketball as well as women’s basketball. All […]
By: Evan Roberts, Texas A&M Athletics Communications History links BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Texas A&M’s Everett Vaughn was named to the Southeastern Conference community service team, the league announced Thursday. Vaughn organized and led a team of volunteer construction workers to help renovate and demonstrate homes in rural, low-income areas of Texas. […]
YOUNGSTOWN – Former Youngstown police officer Phil L. Chance Jr. was unable to complete his 30 days of community service last year as part of his sentence for issuing 263 certificates of worthless concealed weapon between 2011 and 2018. Judge Maureen Sweeney of the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas received a letter […]
Haverhill’s Nomsa Ncube received the Black Excellence on the Hill award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus on Monday. Ncube was nominated by Representative Andy X. Vargas who said she has been committed to the defense, maintenance and development of fundamental human rights for more than 30 years. She serves at Somebody Cares […]
Central Victoria’s food and cash services are asking for more funding to help meet the needs of those who are trying hard. Key points: Food aid agencies in Bendigo say demand is growing Organizations welcome state government funding, but say more is needed Workers fear the next 12 months will be difficult for residents As […]
Charlotte, NC – The ART 2022 Conference Committee has announced that the recipient of the annual service project will be Alpha Home. Alpha Home will be ART’s seventh service project in the host city and will be held at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, TX, May 12-15, 2022. Alpha Home, Inc. is an […]
Salary $54,121.60 – $55,494.40 Annually Location Colorado Springs, Colorado Type of employment Full time DepartmentSheriff’s office Task number 22147 Closing 03/13/2022 17:00 Mountain Essential job functions Salary commensurate with qualifications Benefits of El Paso County work-life balance 12 days of vacation (96 hours, accumulated per pay period) annually 3 personal days (24 hours) per year […]
Recipients of the Newman’s Own Award have included many key players in the nonprofit military community such as Blue Star Families, Inc; Hope for warriors; Semper Fi Marine Wounded Fund; the Tragedy and Assistance to Survivors Program; and much more. The Fisher House Foundation anticipates that future recipients of the President’s Award will continue this […]
Mayor Joy Belmonte with the municipal pound of the Quebec Animal Adoption Center Stray dogs in Quezon City will soon become salutary members of the community, as the Quezon City Veterinary Service (QCVD) has begun training them as service dogs. According to the QCVD report, the city rescues up to 57 dogs a day, including […]
VICENZA, Italy – More than 15 service members are participating in the Tax Class held February 24, 2022 on Caserma Del Din. The hour-long session was designed to provide attendees with basic tax information and resources to help them file their 2021 tax returns. Although Army Community Service is offering the course now, it can […]
Local siblings and 2021 Rogers Scholars Elizabeth and Samuel Dalton recently completed community service projects under the prestigious program. Elizabeth bought, wrapped and delivered Christmas gifts to former members of the First Christian Church for her community service project. She coordinated a “Secret Santa for Seniors” project to ensure that former members of the church […]
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 […]
JEFFERSONVILLE — Kyndia Motley, a senior at Jeffersonville High School, stays busy whether she’s doing community service, staying on top of her studies or participating in extracurricular activities. Motley is the 2022 Youth Achiever of the Year recipient of the YMCA’s Black Achievers Program in Louisville. She was also named a regional finalist for the […]
As Black History Month draws to a close, community service and education organizations in Providence and Rhode Island have held several events to celebrate and continue advocacy efforts for the Black community. The Herald spoke to five organizations about how they commemorated the month. Providence Children’s Museum The Providence Children’s Museum presents an annual play […]
Four different organizations will be recognized for their contributions to the community in March. The annual Oakdale Awards Banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Friday, March 11 and one of the award categories is community service. Nominees for this honor this year are Boy Scout Troop 43, Oakdale Lions Club, Heroes […]
The following is a statement from Texas A&M Athletics after Sahara Jones of Texas A&M Women’s Basketball has been named to the SEC Community Service Team. **************************** Sahara Jones of Texas A&M women’s basketball has earned a spot on the 2022 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league announced Wednesday. The […]
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission holds its annual nominations for the Harold Love Outstanding Community Award. According to tn.gov“current students, faculty, and staff of public and private, two- and four-year colleges and universities who are engaged in dedicated public service” are invited to apply for nomination. Five students and five faculty/staff members from Tennessee institutions […]
ASHTABULA – The Ashtabula City Health Department has received the 2020-21 Community Service Award from Kent State University in Ashtabula for all of their hard work and care during the COVID-19 pandemic. KSU Ashtabula Dean Susan Stocker and Julie Senita of Kent State Ashtabula presented the award last Thursday to Ashtabula City Health Commissioner Christine […]
STILWELL – Participation in community service projects plays an important role in the CareerTech student program and organization at Indian Capital Technology Center. For the past 15 years, students from the Service Careers program at the ICTC-Stilwell Campus have undertaken to help lay out, mark and paint the Stilwell High School football field prior to […]
Guwahati: On Sunday, cadets from 47 Assam R&V Sqardron NCC conducted a community service program at the Promod Talukdar retirement home in Beltola. The program was carried out as part of the National Cadet Corps Social Service and Community Development Project. Cadets as well as senior officials, gifted wheelchairs, a fully automatic washing machine, a […]
The spirit of community service is alive and well in Porterville. The Porterville Historical Museum wants to make sure that point was delivered and that was judging by the strong turnout for the museum’s new special exhibit on Friday as the museum hosted a gala for the exhibit, Salute To Service. The exhibit will be […]
The eight people who took part in the ‘restorative justice program’ rather than face jail time for toppling the Obelisk in the Plaza or skirmishing with police at a rally in 2020 have completed more than 320 hours community service and had to pay a total of more than $15,000. According to a report from […]
As presenting sponsor of Get Fit for No Kid Hungry, Dole championed influencers hosting live workouts, nutrition and mindfulness sessions all month to raise awareness of the rise in child hunger since COVID. -19, with the ultimate goal of raising funds to support No Kid Hungry’s. working to ensure that every child in America has […]
FITCHBURG – Montachusett Regional Technical School (Monty Tech) emphasizes community service as part of a holistic preparation of students for college and career paths. One of the hallmarks of the high school’s vocational programs is its commitment to giving back to area communities. Students from a variety of trades work on projects such as repairing […]
By Dr. Zora Denson and Verta Looper Imagine a poignant performance that depicts black history in Lancaster County. Who was the mastermind behind such a creative idea? Yes, it was Marjorie Clinton McMurray.The list of leaders and achievers depicted in the 1985 tabloid, Black History Month’s 60th Anniversary Edition, published by The Lancaster News, are […]
Logan Social Services executive director William Smith, who signed Hemenway’s letter, responded to questions by email. He confirmed that Hemenway had paid the fees shown online. He wrote that the money paid by customers was for “advertising, site maintenance and materials” and compared it to people paying for goods at a Goodwill store (some Goodwill […]
Imagine a poignant performance that depicts black history in Lancaster County. Who was the mastermind behind such a creative idea? Yes, it was Marjorie Clinton McMurray. (See how publishing was born.)The list of leaders and achievers depicted in the 1985 tabloid, Black History Month’s 60th Anniversary Edition, published by The Lancaster News, are just a […]
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Brett Champlin and Kara Holt represented Tennessee swimming and diving on the 2022 SEC Community Service Team, the league announced Tuesday. Champlin was a member of the 2020-21 VOLeaders Academy, which was developed to cultivate positive student-athlete leaders through sport to create positive social change. The Hillsboro, Oregon native has earned 20 […]
History links KNOXVILLE, TN – Prior to the opening of the 2022 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships, Georgia senior Keegan Walsh and junior Zoie Hartmann have been named to the 2022 SEC Community Service Squad, as announced by the league office in Birmingham on Tuesday morning. Walsh serves as co-chair of the […]
(Left to right) Dr. Joe Amos, Dr. Kathy Amos, DJ Baker, Monica Nicole Cable, and Dr. Joshua A. Cable pose during the awards ceremony Cable and Best of Mississippi held at Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on February 29, 2020. 1, 2022. Photo courtesy of Kathy Amos When Joshua Cable attended a ceremony at the […]
Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area will hold its first annual Goodwill Day, a day-long community service opportunity for high school and college students on Saturday, April 2 at the Kingsport Donation and Processing Center. Registration is required and volunteers will meet at 2745 East Stone Drive (formerly Traders Village). The deadline to register is Tuesday, […]
Mark Messer DDS received the highest honor a non-Mason can receive from the Masonic Lodge – the Building Community Award. The Golden Trowel Award is the highest honor a lodge can bestow upon a Mason fraternity. “This award is given to a non-Mason in the community for the Masonic values he has shown,” Venerable Master […]
SPRINGFIELD — Friday was declared “211 Day” in Springfield to raise awareness for the crisis hotline. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and other officials and community members gathered to celebrate the service and ceremonially cut the ribbon at the United Way of Pioneer Valley Springfield Service Center. One of its functions will be to act as […]
Valerie Lynne Shaw (Courtesy Image) Essential services for our community are in danger, and it is up to us to save them. When times get tough or when our neighbors need a helping hand, Los Angeles County residents can dial 2-1-1 to connect to essential community services like emergency housing assistance, meal delivery or transportation. […]
The City will award a professional services contract to Living Hope Church for the operation of its second community of support for homeless people VANCOUVER – On Monday, February 7, members of Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to award a professional services contract to Living Hope Church to operate the city’s second Safe Stay support […]
The Crisis Response Team (CIRT) is a collaborative effort between the Fredericksburg Police Department and the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB). The CIRT will follow up with individuals, family members and caregivers after a crisis to see if additional services are needed. “I am delighted to partner with the RACSB to provide this important […]
Building community, professional development and empowerment are just a few of the goals of a club run by women of color. Queen In You is a national organization whose goal is to advance women of color through mentorship, social events, fundraising and community service. It was based in 2016 by Noyah King, a criminal justice […]
Ridge Point High School senior Zion Alexander said community service has always been a part of his family’s life. So when he had the chance to do it on his own, it came naturally. “I was always surrounded by that, my family and I would always do those things growing up,” he said. “So when […]
FITCHBURG — Students at Montachusett Regional Technical School enjoy excellent college and career preparation, and this education would not be complete without an emphasis on community service. One of the hallmarks of the high school’s vocational programs is its commitment to giving back to area communities, according to a school press release. Students from a […]
Students are concerned about the limited number of places and the effectiveness of a state program in which scholarships are awarded to students who complete a certain number of hours of community service. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the Californians for All College Corps program Jan. 18 to support students in debt and communities across California. […]
VSALEXIQUE — Political activism is still among the core values of Calexico Needs Change, but so is beautification through collective action, and last weekend they brought some high school kids along for the ride. During Calexico Needs Change’s weekly cleanup of John F. Kennedy Park as part of the city’s adopt-a-park program, paint was added […]
In 2020, when an explosion in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, left 217 dead and thousands injured, Maya Khazem flew out to volunteer and prepare holiday meals for those affected by the blast. At 18, Khazem graduated summa cum laude from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences (pre-medical). She walked the sidewalks […]
Tennessee Tech Food Pantry manager, graduate student Bethany Petty, stocks the shelves at the MLK service event Jan. 21.Photo by Bethany Goodman. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Commission on the Status of Black People (CSB) hosted two community service events on January 21 and 28. […]
Newswise – A growing number of service-learning courses are bringing students into jails and prisons, crossing what Alexander (2010) might call the new Jim Crow color line created by mass incarceration. Many of these courses are part of the innovative Inside-Out Prison Exchange program, which brings together internal and external students in a shared university […]
Longtime resident Joan Goodwin has served in the community throughout her life as a volunteer for many organizations, including as a booster for high school sports teams. Having raised her family in the city, she became involved in the day-to-day events of life in Foxboro. Goodwin, now 87, affectionately called “Joanie” by many, was honored […]
The Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) at the University of Massachusetts has been named the recipient of the 2022 Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). This prestigious award is given annually to an ASPPH member, school, or CEPH-accredited […]
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: CITGO Petroleum Corp. CITGO hosted its 35th Annual […]
Job : January 31, 2022 / 4:51 PM EST / Update: January 31, 2022 / 4:52 PM EST WESTMINSTER, SC (WSPA) – “Well, hi, Jack Roper here in Westminster, South Carolina. Everyone has to be somewhere, why not here? We give our attention for the Carolina Community Service Hero Award to two nice people, husband […]
Junior Dilshad Dinshaw watches his computer sitting on the floor of the District House basement dance studio every Friday waiting for his class of local elementary school students to log on for their weekly dance lessons. Dinshaw is the director of Creative Movement with Balance, the volunteer program that provides free dance lessons to elementary […]
SIOUX CITY – Kuen Chia Yeh had a philosophy when it came to making sense of every day. “Life is never smooth,” she said. “If you’re positive, don’t waste time, complain, or worry, you’re making it easier for yourself.” It was the positive attitude that Yeh, originally from Tai Pei, Taiwan, brought with her when […]
The staff and volunteers working at Mission Marshall work together to meet the needs of communities in Harrison and Marion County, through the dignity and love of Christ. “Our mission statement is ‘Love in the Name of Christ,’” said Executive Director Misty Scott. “What this means to us is that we observe a need in […]
ELIZABETHTON — One of the goals of service clubs like the Kiwanis Club is to pass on the tradition of community service to the next generation. This goal seems to work with the Youth Opportunity Fund grant program and the Key Club of Happy Valley High School. The Happy Valley Key Club is sponsored by […]
A former Ocala city administrator who was arrested late last year in a domestic violence case pleaded no contest and was sentenced to one year probation and 40 hours of community service general. County Judge Jim McCune found Jared Scott Sorensen guilty of battery/domestic violence, according to local court records. The sentence was part of […]
Joseph T. “Joe” O’Neill, a prominent St. Paul attorney, former Republican state legislator, law professor, and community leader, died Tuesday of natural causes in hospice care at Lilydale Senior Center. He was 90 years old. His surviving family members also described O’Neill as “an advocate of education, a man of strong Christian faith, a devoted […]
A 34-year-old Hailey man was sentenced this month to three years of supervised probation and 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to one count of methamphetamine possession in October last. Jacob Emil Bunce, 34, was given a five-year suspended prison sentence on January 10, including three fixed years and two indeterminate years. In […]
ADRIAN — An Adrian native who worked as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate and two college students considering careers in medicine are the recipients of the 2022 Lenawee County Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. Ordinarily presented at dinner during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, for the second year in a row, […]
Submitted Photo DJ Randolph (right), Verendrye Electric Cooperative, accepts the Community Service Award from NDAREC General Manager and Executive Vice President Josh Kramer (left) and NDAREC Professional Development Committee Chair Connie Bitz (center). VELVA – DJ Randolph, a computer engineer at Verendrye Electric Cooperative, says his years of volunteering in the community have benefited him […]
It is not separate from Mount Jae which is a tourist attraction. The community must improve the quality of coffee offered to visitors Mataram (ANTARA) – Students from the Department of Food Technology at Mataram University in West Nusa Tenggara participated in an educational activity on Monday to improve the quality of coffee production and […]
In the over 50 years that Betty Wilken has been at Derby, she has volunteered for almost every organization at one time or another. Shortly after she and her husband Fred moved to Derby, Wilken, the mother of 2 and pregnant with her daughter, decided she “needed something to do” and offered his help to […]
Sheriff Todd Brackett, right, presents the 2020 Maine Sheriffs Lincoln County Health Association Community Service Award for their work during the pandemic in 2020 to Lincoln County Commissioners meeting Jan. 18 From left, director of Lincoln County Health Kersey Robinson, Substance Abuse Prevention Project Coordinator Larissa Hannan. (Picture Charlotte Boynton) The Lincoln County Commissioners meeting […]
History links ROCHESTER, NY- The RIT Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) placed third on the “Project Board” in the National Association of Athletic Administrators Division III (NADIIIAA) Community Service Awards announced Friday by the at the NCAA convention. “I am very proud of the hard work and time put in by all of our student-athletes […]
MARSHALL — As a result of East Texas Baptist University’s commitment to empowering leaders and improving the community, the Tiger Softball program has been recognized for its community service work by the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA). ETBU won the second prize in the category “A Range of Projects” for the Softball […]
Auctioneer. Real estate agent. State representative. And now winner of the highest honor awarded by the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. It’s Danny Ford. On Thursday evening, Ford received the Distinguished Community Service Award, at the 2022 Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet and Awards Ceremony to cap off the evening. The award, which […]
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(KFVS) – The Department of Agriculture has provided grants to help 4-H and FFA youth service projects, including some Heartland students. There were 16 youth groups across Missouri who received grants from the Department of Agriculture’s 2022 Building Our American Communities grant program. Among the groups is the FFA chapter of the Portageville School District […]
Alverno Heights Academy (AHA) is proud of all of the community service its students have participated in the past semester. The Alverno girls donated items to the Humane Society of San Gabriel Valley and Riverside, collected pajamas for the women of Alexandria House and cooked dinner for their residents, they collected hoodies for San Jose […]