Community service

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 […]

WHEATON – Junior Ella Champagne of St. Francis High School in Glen Ellyn has a lot to do. She is the editor of the yearbook and the student newspaper. She is on the math team, works at Panera Bread, and sits on the board of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). On top of all that, […]

Rotary of Park Rapids presented club and community service awards at the club’s annual awards and installation event, June 29 at the home of Teresa and Jeff Segers. The David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award was presented to Molly Luther for her service to the Explore Minnesota Tourism Board. The award recognizes those who go […]

Nam Nguyen contributed to the community; he is the first student to study on all seven continents Nam Nguyen, a WSU alumnus in the Class of 2020, won this year’s award Diana Award. The award is given to people between the ages of 9 and 25 who have taken an active role in community service, […]

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – When the City Council voted to cut Burlington’s police force by 30% in 2020, millions of dollars began flowing into transformative types of policing. Now Burlington has a host of unarmed personnel patrolling the streets, such as community service officers, community service liaison officers and the new city park rangers. Community […]

AARP Maine is seeking nominations for its 2022 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of others in their community. The annual award is named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who founded AARP in 1958 at the age of 73. […]

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WBOY) – An Upshur County State Farm Officer has again been selected to receive a grant for outstanding community service. Kelley Tierney was one of 100 agents chosen from nearly 20,000 agents nationwide, to receive a $10,000 grant through State Farm’s Outstanding Community Involvement Program. Tierney chose the Foundation for Better Schools in […]

Plans for the new Bay Ridge Center have also been unveiled and are expected to be 20,000 square feet. It was a big turnout as the Bay Ridge Center’s annual Summer Celebration of Giving honored Bay Ridge civic leader John Abi-Habib on Saturday, June 25. The event, held in the backyard of Lutheran Elementary School, […]

Speakers Participants at the one-day sensitization workshop on the Community Service Penalty Bill in Takoradi agreed that the Bill, once enacted, would be the surest way to reduce overcrowding in the various country’s prisons. They therefore pleaded with the organizers to work with the media to highlight the benefits of the community service sentence for […]

parker‘s is also donating approximately $275,000 to public and private schools in Georgia and South Carolina this spring and has donated more than $1.8 million to area schools since the Fueling the Community program launched in 2011 The program is a long-standing charitable initiative that donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline sold on […]

michelle wright Certus Consulting president Michelle Wright has been busy all week providing human capital and management consulting, primarily in the healthcare sector. But early in the morning or during her lunch break, she will sneak into a philanthropic meeting. On a recent weekend she wanted to volunteer at a United Way event and spend […]

The Beaulieu family from left, Brady, Timothy, Laura and Adeline. Courtesy picture MANCHESTER, NH – Timothy Beaulieu was named Franco-American of the Year 2022. “The Franco-American Center of Manchester has been honoring a ‘Franco-American of the Year’ since 1983. The recipients are always outstanding members of the community who have distinguished themselves through their contributions […]

Tullahoma Utilities Authority (TUA) received the Sue Kelly Community Service Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing “good neighbor” activities that demonstrate the commitment of the utility and its employees to the community. TUA prioritizes community engagement and hosts major community events, including an annual Public Energy Week celebration, National Clean Water Week […]

OCEANSIDE, CA – The Oceanside Police Department recently launched a new Community Service Officer (CSO) career opportunity. The department is looking to hire 30 community service officers for a new program designed to promote the personal and professional development of every CSO. Community Services Officers hired for this time-limited position will assist in a variety […]

From left to right: Lynn Lenhart, Meredith Joss and Patsy Velcour Please support local advertisers “It takes a village to raise a child.” This is how the proverb is usually pronounced, but Lynn Lenhart, co-founder of the Ipswich Refugee Program (IRP), told the Ipswich Democratic Town Committee she would like to change it. “I would […]

In our criminal justice system, there is a place to sentence an offender to perform community service instead of sentencing them to jail or pay a fine. Community service is a type of alternative sentence that has been approved or confirmed to be effective in the criminal justice system around the world. Instead of ordering […]

WOODLAND — Woodland High School’s Taylor Curnutt received the Silent Servant Student Award from the Peter R. Marsh Foundation, which includes a plaque as well as a $500 grant to be used for Taylor’s future endeavours. Taylor received the award for her countless hours of community service through the Clark County Executive Horse Council’s Adopt-a-Horse […]

BYFIELD – Thirty-four students from Triton Regional High School are recognized by the United Nations Association of America and InnerView Technologies for their dedication to community service. This is done through the fifth annual National Community Service Impact Awards. The program, open to all U.S. high school students, is designed to connect students’ community service […]

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Camp Frame campers work on no-sew blankets for the local Linus Project chapter as part of their 4-H community service project. Newspaper photo by Emily Keefer HEDGESVILLE – After a two-year hiatus without in-person camps due to COVID-19 and the holding of a virtual summer camp, the Tri-County 4-H Camp in Hedgesville was pleased to […]

Douglas Assembly of God pastor Brian Rossignol was excited—delighted, in fact—to see God working in a big way in his community recently. Something quite unique happened in Douglas last Sunday morning as a record number of nine different churches came together to lead worship services in Jackalope Square for nearly 400 people. Community Church is […]

Marysville hopes to see the program improve service and response times. MARYSVILLE, Wash. — The Marysville Police Department is looking to add more officers to help with less serious calls for service. Marysville City Council approved funding of $480,433 for staff, vehicles and equipment for three officers. The department hopes to fill the positions by […]

History links Attendance Report 2021-2022 Photo gallery PITTSBURG – The University of Pittsburgh and its student-athletes ranked ninth in Division I and first among Power Five institutions in community service efforts during the 2021-22 school year, as determined by Helper Helper , a […]

Above / Naperville is home to two Busey Bank locations, one at Main and Water streets in downtown Naperville and another at Naperville Plaza. Last week, Busey was honored by the Illinois Bankers Association for his community involvement and stewardship. Additionally, Busey Bank operates with 63 branches in 45 different cities and towns across the […]

PHOTO PROVIDED LHU 2019 graduate Kylee Doyle smiles while holding up her award. LOCK HAVEN – A 2019 graduate of Lock Haven University (LHU), Kylee Doyle is the recipient of the 2022 YWCA of Greater Johnstown Community Service Volunteer Award for her lifelong efforts to improve her community. Since 1987, the […]

From folk dancing to traditional fish delicacies, Victoria’s Eidsvold Lodge has tried to put the community at the center of everything it has done for the past 75 years. Also known as Norway House, the center’s mission is to promote Norwegian and Scandinavian culture in its long-standing local history on Vancouver Island. Pandemic restrictions have […]

From folk dancing to traditional fish delicacies, Victoria’s Eidsvold Lodge has tried to put the community at the center of everything it has done for the past 75 years. Also known as Norway House, the center’s mission is to promote Norwegian and Scandinavian culture in its long-standing local history on Vancouver Island. Pandemic restrictions have […]

LAPS FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 outstanding students from the Class of 2022 for their demonstrated service contributions to students and the Los Alamos Public Schools community. Each student received a scholarship and was asked to write an essay about an Educator of Distinction – someone […]

MILLERSBURG — Attorney Max Miller has spent 40 years serving the community through the Millersburg Rotary Club. He is the organization’s oldest member, turning 100 this month. Miller has been involved in many projects, including serving as president of the Rotary Youth Exchange and secretary of the Rotary Club Scholarship and Loan Foundation. Miller has […]

The Riverview Softball League (RSL) started in January 2021 with a total of 40 participating players. (Photo courtesy of the Riverview Softball League.) The Riverview Softball League (RSL) started in January 2021 with a total of 40 participating players. Since then, the nonprofit league has grown to 13 co-ed teams and includes 150 men and […]

History links ATHENS, Ga. — First-year student Mell Reasco was named the 2022 Southeast Region Intercollegiate Tennis Association Rookie of the Year, while the University of Georgia women’s tennis team won the Southeastern Region Community Service Award -eastern ITA, the ITA announced on Monday. Reasco, a native of Quito, Ecuador, capped off […]

Central Michigan University will receive nearly $1.1 million in federal funding to support two initiatives that will enable the university to serve Michigan residents and communities. CMU President Bob Davies said U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, and Congressman John Moolenaar were instrumental in securing funding and support for CMU and its efforts in […]

History links HICKORY, NC — For the fourth consecutive year, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s athletics department has reached new heights by giving back to the community. After completing 15e out of 316 NCAA Division II athletic programs in 2020-21, the Bears set a program record with a 9th-place finish in community service last year, […]

Five local social service programs will receive city funding to help support community services that are important and used by Marysville residents. Marysville City Council approved the grants at its May 23 meeting. As grant applications outnumbered available funds, the city focused awards on meeting basic human needs. LINC NW Cold Weather Shelter $55,000 St. […]