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Yankees Defeat Amish in Charity Basketball Game to Support Special Needs Clinic
The annual Yankee vs. Amish charity basketball game took place on March 8 at Berkshire High School, raising funds for the DDC Clinic in Middlefield. The event, which...

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Provides Stationery for Needy Students in Kalamunda Schools
St Stephen’s Anglican Church in the Forrestfield, Wattle Grove area has been providing stationery items for needy children in local schools for more than 40 years. The church’s...

Government, nonprofits and faith groups collaborate to enhance homelessness response in Loudoun County
Loudoun County, known for its high median household income, is experiencing an increase in homelessness and housing instability, according to local nonprofit and faith leaders. Despite the county’s...

Two Illinois sisters raise $55,000 for Salvation Army through lemonade stand initiative over seven years
Grace and June Hendrian, two sisters from Illinois, began their Lemon-Aid Stand for Good initiative at the age of six with a simple goal: to raise $10 for...

City to Expand Homeless Outreach in South Austin Ahead of New Resource Hub Launch
Austin is set to expand its homeless outreach efforts in South Austin, particularly around the I-35/Oltorf area, in anticipation of a new resource hub. The city has allocated...

Flossmoor Community Church Volunteers Support Hidden Gem Half Marathon Runners with Water and Encouragement.
In the heart of Flossmoor, the community came together to support participants in the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, showcasing a spirit of hospitality and encouragement. Runners navigating the...

Cook County Sheriff’s Police Arrest Retail Theft Ringleader Recruiting Addicts in Homeless Shelters.
In a significant law enforcement operation, Cook County Sheriff’s Police arrested Roise Spencer, a 42-year-old woman accused of leading a multistate retail theft ring. The investigation revealed that...

Opequon Presbyterian Church’s Roots and Shoots Garden Donates 400 Pounds of Produce
Opequon Presbyterian Church’s “Roots and Shoots Garden” stands as a testament to community transformation and practical mercy. What began in 2020 as a neglected field, choked with weeds,...