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Heartfelt Hangouts let children and teens be kids again.
A.N.A.'s Friends launched Heartfelt Hangouts in 2025 to offer monthly outings for youth in foster care and their caregivers, providing chances for normal childhood experiences funded by donors.
Eagle Scout candidate builds sensory tables inspired by his brother
Dallas Robbins built three sensory tables for essential‑needs students at Brandywine Elementary as his Eagle Scout project, saying he was inspired by his younger brother Tyler; the Matt Hayden Foundation provided $3,000 in support.
St. Croix River shows returning alewives and blueback herring following dam removal
Wildlife groups report that alewife and blueback herring numbers in the St. Croix River have risen after the 2021 removal of a landmark dam, with summer 2023 monitoring showing about a threefold increase in alewives and noticeable gains for blueback herring in upper stretches.
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Showing: 1001-1010Cold weather shelter opens in Walton County, Florida Sunday night.
Walton County Emergency Management announced a cold weather shelter will open Sunday, Jan. 11, at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.; staff can be reached at (850) 865-6760.
Greer Blitzer soft launches new relationship during Mexico trip
Greer Blitzer posted Instagram photos from a Tulum vacation on Jan. 7 that included images of her with a mystery man and showing activities like swimming and kayaking; fans reacted enthusiastically in the comments.
Kiwanis Club and Youth Villages collect luggage for foster children
The Northeast Shelby County Kiwanis Club and Youth Villages are collecting gently used suitcases, backpacks and duffel bags for children in foster care through Monday, Jan. 19; the drive expanded to more drop-off locations after receiving more than 200 donations in 2025.
Warming centers open as cold temperatures move in
Nighttime warming centers in Augusta are open as temperatures are expected to fall, and Augusta Transit is providing complimentary transport to shelters between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
XRP Ledger may add tokenized gold, Web3 founder reveals
XRPL developers and industry figures say the ledger can support tokenized gold with 24/7 access and DeFi integration, and reports note Meld partnered with Ripple in June 2024 and launched gold and silver tokens in Q3 2024 backed by one gram of metal each.
San Marcos rescues nine newborn puppies left in 'Free Puppies' bin
Nine newborn puppies left in a bin labeled "Free Puppies" were brought to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter on Jan. 4 and are receiving care; the shelter said the mother’s whereabouts are unknown.
Oyo police rescue two abducted minors and arrest four suspects in Iwéré-Ìlè
Oyo State Police say they rescued two abducted minors in Iwéré-Ìlè and arrested four suspects; the children were reunited with their family and the suspects will be transferred for further investigation.
Community and Care Are Equally Important in Supportive Living, Melissa Fields Says
Melissa Fields of Columbia County Independent Living told HelloNation that social connection and belonging in supportive living communities can be as important as medical care; the article highlights group meals, walking clubs and shared activities as ways to reduce isolation and support mental and physical health.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped in drain pipe in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews lifted a dog named Stormy from a drain pipe Saturday; HCFR said the dog was not injured and has been reunited with its owners.
Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service for America's 250th anniversary
Idahoans are invited to complete 250,000 acts of service through July 4 as part of the America250 in Idaho initiative, and Rep. Brandon Mitchell will introduce a supporting resolution on Jan. 22; participants are asked to log activities via JustServe.