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Carnival brings cohesion to D65 families
Families from School District 65 gathered at Evanston Township High School for a two-hour carnival celebrating Hispanic culture and community ties, organized by local parents active in bilingual and two-way immersion groups.
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries will join Raise the Region online giving event
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries will participate in the 30-hour Raise the Region online giving event from March 11 at 6 p.m. to March 12 at 11:59 p.m., aiming to raise funds to address increased veterinary expenses reported between 2024 and 2025.
Walk for Warmth participants raise funds in Mount Clemens
Dozens walked downtown Mount Clemens at the 36th annual Walk for Warmth to raise money for Macomb Community Action; organizers said proceeds will assist low-income residents with heat-related emergencies.
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Showing: 471-480Lakewood's Autumn Ziemba McKenzie joins Lifebanc as manager of community services.
Autumn Ziemba McKenzie, a Lakewood resident with a long career in television journalism and nonprofit work, has been named Lifebanc's manager of community services and will lead outreach and education across a 20-county region.
QRCS launches Ramadan Campaign 2026/1447 AH to support hundreds of thousands
Qatar Red Crescent Society has launched its Ramadan Campaign 2026/1447 AH to deliver family-size iftar parcels to about 301,535 people across 18 countries and to carry out 189 humanitarian and development projects serving nearly 6.7 million beneficiaries in 2026.
Bands on the Bayou raises $42,000 for local nonprofits.
The 2025 Bands on the Bayou concert series raised $42,000, to be split evenly among six local nonprofits; the series has donated more than $163,000 since 2021.
ETHDenver returns for its eighth year and shapes Web3's global agenda for 2026
ETHDenver returns February 17–21, 2026 as a summit-style Web3 festival that draws over 25,000 attendees from 115 countries and has generated nearly $250 million in cumulative economic impact to Colorado since 2018.
Many Hands, One Mission: The Diocese of Wilmington marks the 50th Faith and Charity Appeal.
Bishop William E. Koenig announced the 2026 Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal, marking the campaign's 50th anniversary and noting it supports more than 40 ministries that serve thousands across the diocese.
Local dental centers are raising standards of care in communities.
Local dental centers are expanding patient-centered and preventive services, using modern technology and outreach to help improve community oral health.
Stanford programs help underclassmen find summer opportunities.
Stanford runs funding and experiential programs — including Cardinal Quarter, Sophomore College and Stanford in Government — that connect underclassmen with paid public service roles, research fellowships and immersive summer learning.
Denton council approves $11.8M for animal care and medical maintenance
Denton City Council on Feb. 3 approved roughly $11.8 million for animal care services, medical equipment maintenance and IT contracts, including a staffing contract with Relief Services for Veterinary Practitioners (RSVP) and a maintenance agreement with Stryker.
Robstown hosts its first Town Talk & Tea to build community connection
Robstown's first Town Talk & Tea brought residents and city leaders together to discuss emergency preparedness and local concerns. The meetings are scheduled for every first Wednesday at City Hall and will focus on a different department each month.
Souper Bowl fundraiser in Green Bay supports community shelter
Green Bay restaurants are donating a portion of soup sales this week to the New Community Shelter as part of a 13-year Souper Bowl fundraiser that helps fund the shelter's year-round meal program.