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Jeycen brings joy wherever he goes.
Jeycen enjoys community outings and hands-on play, including swimming, LEGO building, and drawing roadmaps. The article notes adoption from foster care in Massachusetts is free and outlines basic eligibility and steps such as training, interviews, and home visits.
Cedar Rapids furniture bank founder is passing on the baton
Susan Johnston, who founded Central Furniture Rescue in 2019 from a church giveaway, is retiring after seven years; the organization has diverted more than 1,300 tons of furniture to over 9,000 people in 3,700 households and is raising funds to hire its first paid CEO.
Creative Jeycen loves exploring his world
Jeycen is a happy, creative child who enjoys hands-on play like swimming, building with LEGO, and drawing imaginative roadmaps, and he thrives on community outings such as trips to the grocery store.
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Showing: 351-360Beaufort Lions hosting annual Sweetheart Breakfast on Saturday
The Beaufort Lions Club will hold its annual Sweetheart Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church; proceeds will support the club's vision and diabetes programs.
Clarksville Fire Rescue receives $33K grant for dive team equipment
Clarksville Fire Rescue received a nearly $33,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation, awarded with support from Whataburger and facilitated by Waterdogs Scuba and Safety; the funds provide multiple sets of personal protective equipment for the department's dive team.
Missoula kids make Valentines for Humane Society pets
Children aged two to 19 in Missoula made thousands of Valentines through Families First Learning Lab; most cards go to seniors and some were given to animals at the Humane Society of Western Montana.
Zion Shelter opens new community kitchen and expands support programs
Zion Shelter in Washington, N.C., opened a new community kitchen after months of operating from a Salvation Army truck and will offer educational, financial literacy and employment programs. A ribbon-cutting marked the milestone.
Buddhist monks complete 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C.
Nineteen Theravada Buddhist monks ended a 15-week, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C., where thousands and an online audience gathered for an interfaith welcome; the group planned a procession through Capitol Hill and a closing ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial.
North Valley Food Bank to host pay-what-you-can Valentine's Day meal
The North Valley Food Bank will host a pay-what-you-can, to-go Valentine's Day meal on Thursday, served by participants in its pilot incubator kitchen program; the event runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes facility tours and staff Q&A.
Downtown gears up for ski jump visitors
Brattleboro's downtown expects increased visitors and business activity this weekend as the 104th Harris Hill Ski Jump brings competitors and spectators for Junior World qualifier events.
Fayetteville mayor says 2025 laid foundation for city's future work
Mayor Molly Rawn said 2025 focused on building foundations and trust through work on housing, infrastructure, economic development, sustainability and culture. The 2026 budget increases public transit funding by 40% and the city plans to add a shelter and bench to every bus stop by 2028.
Fayetteville mayor says 2025 laid foundation for city's future work
Mayor Molly Rawn said 2025 focused on building foundations and trust, noting faster permitting and steps on affordable housing; she also announced the 2026 budget includes a 40% increase for public transit and a goal to add shelters and benches to every bus stop by 2028.
Tiana Life-Saving Station museum to open for summer.
Southampton plans to open the restored Tiana Life‑Saving Station as a self‑guided museum at the start of the 2026 summer season. The building, bought by the town in 2014, was an early Coast Guard station staffed by Black servicemen and has World War II connections.