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NYC dance studio creates space for women to reclaim confidence through movement
The Femmily is a women-only dance studio at 435 5th Ave. that offers beginner-friendly in-person and online classes; the studio grew from about 1,000 to over 5,000 clients and plans additional locations.
Dejana Foundation increases grants to $26 million and gives $1M to Port Washington Fire Department
The Peter and Jeri Dejana Foundation said it will raise annual grant making to $26 million in 2026 after significant asset growth and awarded $1 million to the Port Washington Fire Department for a local training facility.
Vernon Township reflects on 2025 projects and plans a second ambulance
Vernon Township reports a renovated Fortville training center and expanded fire services in 2025, and officials say they plan to add a second ambulance and open an in-person township assistance site in McCordsville in March 2026.
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Showing: 651-660Cold Weather Shelters Open Across Brevard County on January 26
Community partners opened cold weather shelters across Brevard County on Jan. 26, offering warm space and meals as overnight lows were forecast near 39 degrees.
Cheers to Charity awards $55,000 to local nonprofits.
Cheers to Charity distributed $55,000 in grants to 11 local nonprofits on Jan. 21 following its August fundraiser; grants ranged from $500 to $9,500 and brought the group's cumulative giving to $486,333.
Human worth in the attention economy deserves equal regard in church.
An essay by Alan Noble says churches often show partiality by paying more attention to people with socially prestigious jobs, which can leave stay-at-home parents and blue-collar workers feeling overlooked; he connects this pattern to James 2 and calls for attention as a form of love rooted in Christ.
Start page replaces algorithms with a self-curated feed
A How-To Geek editor built a personal start page using Start.me and RSS feeds to avoid algorithm-driven social feeds; after two weeks he reported a large drop in compulsive social media scrolling.
Vermont tattoo shop blends local landscape and immersive tattooing.
Middle Son Tattoo in Peacham, Vermont opened in August 2025 and pairs overnight stays and walking trails with botanical-inspired tattoo work rooted in the local landscape.
Projects receive funding for safety, preservation and youth support
The Coshocton Foundation awarded $114,094 in unrestricted grants to 13 local projects after reviewing 23 requests, with the largest grant of $25,000 going to Friends of the Park to restore Lake Park Pavilion flooring.
Einstein Foundation Award 2026 offers €350,000 prize for research quality
The Einstein Foundation Award 2026 will award €350,000 across three categories and is accepting submissions and nominations through April 30, 2026.
Robert Kraft's marriage to Dana Blumberg and her Pawtriots work with Mike Vrabel
Dana Blumberg married Robert Kraft in 2022 and has largely kept a private profile; she launched a dog-rescue group called Pawtriots in July 2025 and credits Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for helping early adoption efforts.
Growing Up in America contest 2026 is hosted by AACI and NBC Bay Area.
AACI and NBC Bay Area are hosting the 2026 Growing Up in America contest, and this year’s theme is “Growing Healthy Connections.”
Statesboro organizations launch monthly soup kitchen
Two Statesboro nonprofits — Restoring the Breach and the Youth Career Commission — have begun hosting a monthly soup kitchen; a pilot was held on Sunday because of cold weather, and future meals are scheduled for the fourth Sunday of each month from 3–5 p.m.