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Experience Harriet Tubman's legacy in Binghamton.
Binghamton University will host Michele Galvin, a great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, for a free public presentation on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University Downtown Center, and the event coincides with the one-year anniversary of a Tubman statue on the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail.
Woman returns from grocery trip three hours later with a kitten
A woman left to buy groceries and returned three hours later carrying a tiny black kitten with blue eyes, and the family says she took the kitten to a vet who found it healthy.
Red Cross volunteer force grows 25% with Gen Z leading the increase.
New Red Cross data shows volunteers exceed 325,000 nationwide, a nearly 25% rise over three years, with Gen Z now the largest cohort at about 42%.
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The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) was named recipient of the inaugural Bureau of Animal Protection Exemplary Service Award, recognized for its assistance in animal cruelty investigations and care for animals removed or surrendered.
The Shelter Alliance meeting on January 22 welcomes community members.
The Shelter Alliance will hold a general meeting on Thursday, January 22 from 5–6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Chestertown; leaders including Executive Director Kimrose Goodall will share organizational updates and a preview of a proposed year‑round shelter.
Racine youth camps at WHS Racine Campus open for spring and summer
Registration is open for spring and summer youth camps at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Racine campus, offering one-day and weeklong programs for grades 1–9 that include animal care lessons, crafts, and time with shelter animals.
Rep. Sykes encourages young women to choose hope at MLK youth symposium
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes spoke Jan. 17 at the Power, Love & Justice MLK Weekend Youth Symposium in Akron, urging girls and young women to recognize their worth and take part in service and leadership activities.
Unitil employees set a giving record
Unitil employees raised a record $46,095 for the United Way and collected hundreds of winter clothing items and meals to benefit local partner organizations.
Silence in the pulpit and the pew signals hesitancy on abortion.
The author, CEO of Save the Storks, says many churches avoid discussing abortion and shares a Colorado story of a teen father who faced bullying after choosing to continue a pregnancy.
Boise residents honor MLK Jr. legacy through multi-faith service event
More than 100 volunteers gathered at St. Paul Baptist Church in Boise for a Multi‑Faith Action Project MLK Day of Service, making banners, sorting donations and assembling snack bags to support local nonprofits.
Archbold Community Library names new Youth Services Specialist.
The Archbold Community Library has hired Kenzie Keene as its new Youth Services Specialist, and the library will hold an open house for families on January 22.
DREAM Series focuses on opportunity and community for young Black pitchers and catchers.
More than 80 predominantly African American high-school pitchers and catchers gathered in Tempe, Arizona, for the ninth annual DREAM Series, combining on-field instruction with community service; participants packed duffle bags for The Foster Love Project.
Angels for Animals founder celebrated at Canfield birthday party
Community donors gathered in Canfield to celebrate Diane Less, founder of Angels for Animals, at her annual birthday event where she gave tours of the shelter's medical wing and noted recent donations will support a $2 million renovation of the 23-year-old dog kennels.