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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: 371-380Bilingual news in Houston supports the Hispanic community, the article says.
The article reports that bilingual coverage in Houston — highlighted by Que Onda Magazine and partnerships with ABC13 Houston and Telemundo Houston — helps Spanish- and English-speaking families stay informed, especially during emergencies.
Shelter Dog Dates Offered at SPCA Albrecht Center This Valentine's Weekend
The SPCA Albrecht Center is running Doggie Day Out over the Valentine's Day weekend, allowing community members to take shelter dogs out for a few hours without a long-term commitment. Staff provide supplies and guidance, and participants complete a short form and a brief report after the outing.
The Power of Love exhibition opens on Feb. 14
Silvermine Galleries opens "The Power of Love" exhibition Feb. 14 through March 13, featuring work that explores love as a force for healing, connection and transformation.
Marquette University chaplain emphasizes shared humanness between faiths
Fatih Harpci, Marquette University's new Muslim chaplain who joined Campus Ministry in summer 2025, is focusing on listening, interfaith dialogue and student advocacy; talks about a larger prayer space are ongoing.
Marrowstone Island names Secords 2025 Citizens of the Year
Mark and Linda Secord were chosen as Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year for 2025 by the Marrowstone Island Community Association. The award recognizes volunteers whose leadership and activism have affected life on the island and in Jefferson County.
Arkansas Golf and MACCC honor Hancock's Rowdy Foster
At the Pearl River Invitational held at Diamondhead Country Club, teams from the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference, including Arkansas, jointly awarded an honorary golf scholarship to Hancock's Rowdy Foster.
Soup's on at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission with Community Friends
The Auxiliary of Community Friends of Santa Barbara and Chef Coco LaForge will make and serve soup, grilled cheese and cookies at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Feb. 12; sandwich bread is donated by Goleta baker Ethnic Bread.
Skagit County Sheriff's Office adds two K-9 units
The Skagit County Sheriff's Office has added two trained K-9s, Fred and Dutch, to assist with patrol, narcotics detection and searches; community donations funded their adoption.
Woman's cat found after 10 years when rescue called
A woman learned her missing cat Ned had been found after 10 years when a local rescue scanned his microchip and called; Ned is now home and adjusting.
Sanders Elementary students receive surprise as school prepares to close
A local nonprofit, Nate's Next Kid Up, visited Sanders Elementary and gave students toys during an event held as the school prepares to close; the district approved a plan that rezones students and families received an informational letter on Jan. 13.