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QRCS completes rehabilitation of Jabalab Health Center in River Nile State.
The Qatar Red Crescent Society's representation office in Sudan finished maintenance and MEP rehabilitation at Jabalab Health Center, and supplied new medical equipment and furnishings. QRCS officials met with the Sudanese Red Crescent to discuss coordination, and QRCS plans additional health projects during 2026.
Local United Way exceeds campaign goal and honors award winners
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon said it raised $3.5 million and exceeded its annual goal within nine months, and held a Feb. 26 luncheon to present awards and share its 2025 Community Status Report.
Brown Bag Auction to Benefit Leonardtown Rescue Squad Planned for March 21.
A Brown Bag Auction to benefit the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is scheduled for March 21, 2026, at the squad building; doors open at 9 a.m. and the auction runs from 9–11 a.m.
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Showing: 481-490Bands 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.
Actor Trevor Donovan to host fundraiser for Paws Place Dog Rescue
Actor Trevor Donovan will return to Wilmington on March 7 to host the Raise the Ruff Casino Night benefiting Paws Place, a no-kill shelter in Winnabow, and he will also appear as a sideline reporter for the Great American Rescue Bowl on February 8.
Study Yiddish in English for free at local library
Mequon-Thiensville’s Frank L. Weyenberg Library and the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center are offering a free series of discussions, films and music on Yiddish literature translated into English, with support and training from the Yiddish Book Center.