The article describes how faith-based ministry services—including coaching, counseling, worship, training, and outreach—support spiritual growth and community, and it mentions organizations such as Royalty Solutions and Christian Ministry Services as examples.
Happy Joe's will spotlight a different nonprofit each month in 2026, focusing on organizations that serve children, families and vulnerable community members.
Officials said a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket killed two people, injured three others, and the suspected shooter was found dead; police said the incident may be linked to a family dispute.
Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch returned from a 10-month deployment and surprised his five children at their school and day care in Carroll County, Iowa, after being among 145 soldiers who came home to Des Moines.
Morris Jeff Community School recognized its 2025 International Baccalaureate diploma and certificate recipients; two students earned the full IB diploma and thirty additional graduates earned one or more IB certificates.
Lynden named five artists to the third Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Award cohort, each receiving $25,000 in unrestricted funds and invited to help co-create an artist mutual aid network.
Robert Duvall died at 95, and his wife Luciana posted that he passed peacefully at home on February 15; the family says no formal service will be held.
Julian Jude, the new Executive Director of Harris Home For Children, spoke with News 19 about his role and plans. The private nonprofit cares for neglected adolescent children, currently has 24 boys in its custody, and highlighted needs for supplies ahead of a 100 Church Breakfast that will feature Jude and accept donations.
Several people were shot during a youth boys hockey game at an indoor ice rink in Rhode Island, and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Antoinette Cecilia "Toni" Lewis, 80, a Navy veteran who received a Quilt of Valor, died Feb. 8 at her home in Loris.
