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‘Burnout and Burnout’: States Seek to Increase Volunteers as Demand Grows |…

Alison J. Robinson May 24, 2022
Between sorting through bulk bags of couscous and buckwheat for food baskets, a friendship has formed between two neighbors.Pensioners Leah Bergman and Hazel Kuperholz have lived next door to each other in Melbourne's east-central for five…
Founders

Top European tech founders and investors launch charity OneUkraine to help Ukraine – TechCrunch

Alison J. Robinson May 24, 2022
A host of major European tech founders and investors are today backing the launch of OneUkrainea new charity that brings sustainable humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. OneUkraine will support Ukrainians at home and abroad,…
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Coralie Chun Matayoshi Explains the Effects of Sea Level Rise on Hawaii Homes

Alison J. Robinson May 23, 2022
Honolulu (KHON2) - Coralie Chun Matayoshi explains the effects of sea level rise on the local real estate sector in KHON2's latest podcast episode titled "What's The Law". According to University of Hawaii scientists, Oahu could…
Public Community

An expert explains | ASHA: A successful experience in public health rooted in the village community

Alison J. Robinson May 23, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the contribution of India's One Million Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) during the Covid-19 pandemic. ASHAs are recognized as facilitating linkages of households to health…
Program Recipients

Eleven Students Receive John H. and Jane W. Donaldson Endowed Memorial Scholarships

Alison J. Robinson May 23, 2022
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Volunteers

Volunteers clean up Sugar Beach during the annual Hands Across the Sand event

Alison J. Robinson May 23, 2022
Hands Across the Sand and Beach Cleanup in Sugar Beach, Maui. (5.21.22) PC: Surfrider Maui The Surfrider Foundation - Maui Chapter held a beach cleanup and Hands Across the Sand event at Maui's Sugar Beach on Saturday. Dozens of…
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Desperate grandfather who fell victim to loan sharks offered just £4.50 compensation

Alison J. Robinson May 22, 2022
George Lea, 76, and his wife Linda, 71, used loans from Provident to help pay for everything from grocery shopping to buying Christmas and birthday gifts, but after they were sold poorly , loans were offered a pathetic amount of…
Public Community

City Life Org – High Line Network launches Community First Toolkit, a guide to increasing…

Alison J. Robinson May 21, 2022
Developed with the Urban Institute and Harvard School of Design, the toolkit addresses inequalities caused by infrastructural racism The High Line Network, a High Line program that supports a group of nonprofits transforming…
Program Recipients

Number of booster dose recipients reaches 43.9 million

Alison J. Robinson May 21, 2022
Jakarta (ANTARA) - At least 43.9 million Indonesian citizens received the third or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, according to the COVID-19 Handling Task…
Volunteers

Arlington Track Seeking Volunteers | Sports

Alison J. Robinson May 21, 2022
MANCHESTER – Arlington Athletics is looking for volunteers as the program prepares to host the Division IV…
Founders

Why founders should start talking to bankers and potential buyers now – TechCrunch

Alison J. Robinson May 20, 2022
The founders have received the note that the ground is moving under their feet at this time. What to do about it is the question. Already, teams plan to cut spending to preserve capital. They make painful staff cuts for the same…
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Choosing the Right Career: Balancing Financial Needs with the Work You Love

Alison J. Robinson May 20, 2022
Is the right career the one that pays the bills or the one that excites you? Is it possible to have the best of both worlds? "Do what you love and you won't work one day!" A common saying, but one that needs to be removed. As…
Public Community

‘Con Confianza y En Comunidad’ celebrates two years of community support – PUBLIC HEALTH…

Alison J. Robinson May 20, 2022
This week marks the second anniversary of an initiative created to support the Spanish-speaking community during the historically difficult time of the pandemic. “A unique space, by Latinos, for Latinos and in our language,”…
Program Recipients

Capito and Manchin announce $890,000 for five West Virginia arts and music programs

Alison J. Robinson May 19, 2022
WASHINGTON DC – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (RW.Va.) and Joe Manchin (DW.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $890,700 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for five…
Volunteers

Red Cross volunteers from across the United States mobilize in Buffalo

Alison J. Robinson May 19, 2022
BUFFALO, NY - The Red Cross of Western New York says volunteers are mobilizing from across the country to help in Buffalo following a tragic shooting in Tops on Jefferson Avenue that left 10 dead and three injured . Their mission is to help…
Founders

Longtime activist, NYPIRG founder Donald K. Ross dies at 78

Alison J. Robinson May 18, 2022
ALBANY — Donald K. Ross, partner at lobbying firm Malkin & Ross and co-founder and former executive of NYPIRG and its many national affiliates, died last weekend after a brief illness.He was 78 years old. Ross was one of the…
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this is definitely an open world game

Alison J. Robinson May 18, 2022
JThe first thing we are shown is an overview of the new Saints Row's Santo Ileso, "a dense open world that rewards exploration", divided into nine districts. The gangs lift tire weights on street corners and party around inflated cars, and…
Public Community

Community mobility committee urges repair of dangerous streets in St. Louis

Alison J. Robinson May 17, 2022
Sections of St. Louis' busiest streets have long been dug out with potholes the size of lobster traps. Yet with millions of US bailout dollars now to be deployed for repaving projects, the city's…
Program Recipients

$150 Chicago Stimulus Checks: How to Get It

Alison J. Robinson May 17, 2022
andreas160578 / Pixabay To help citizens cope with rising fuel prices, the City of Chicago will soon offer stimulus checks to low-income residents. These Chicago stimulus checks will come in the form of prepaid gas cards and public…
Volunteers

Tennessee Volunteers and Virginia Cavaliers to open 2023 college football season in Nashville

Alison J. Robinson May 17, 2022
Tennessee and Virginia will square off to open the 2023 college football season at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, the schools announced Monday.The Volunteers were originally scheduled to play BYU in Provo, Utah as the season opener, but the…
Founders

HalloApp founders talk privacy and encryption after WhatsApp

Alison J. Robinson May 16, 2022
Stop me if you've heard this one before: An app that promises to be the anti-Facebook focuses on real relationships rather than ads and brands. Of course, this has already been tried. There's a whole digital graveyard littered with the…
Public Community

Naomi Judd recalls song and tears at public memorial

Alison J. Robinson May 16, 2022
His daughter, actress Ashley Judd, was greeted onstage at the start of the tribute with a standing ovation. "Thank you for being in the community and fellowshipping with us," young Judd said. "Because we can pretend to care, but we can't…
Program Recipients

Virginia to review 2 million for Medicaid eligibility Virginia set to review 2 million for…

Alison J. Robinson May 15, 2022
Virginia is about to begin a comprehensive 12-month review of over 2 million people in its Medicaid program for the elderly and disabled and low-income families - it's just a matter of when. The federal government program, supercharged by…
Volunteers

Altru Dietitians Volunteer at Hope Community Care Center & Food Pantry to Fight Food Insecurity…

Alison J. Robinson May 15, 2022
GRAND FORKS — Altru dietitians have been volunteering at Hope Community Care Center & Food Pantry and LaGrave on First through the Prescription Nutrition Program since the fall of 2021.Typically, volunteers will be at each…
Founders

Minjee Lee takes a one-shot lead in the final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup | LPGA

Alison J. Robinson May 15, 2022
CLIFTON, NJ (AP) — Minjee Lee seemed more worried about finishing her third round on a dreary, rainy day than keeping the Cognizant Founders Cup lead. The 25-year-old LPGA Tour scoring leader did both on Saturday as she moved in one lap…
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Virginia Court Approved $489 Million in Aid for Victims of Illegal Internet Payday Loans

Alison J. Robinson May 14, 2022
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The federal court in Richmond has given preliminary approval to a class action settlement that would provide $489 million in relief to victims of illegal internet lending. The ruling was released Thursday,…
Public Community

A community town hall on June 3 at UNLV

Alison J. Robinson May 14, 2022
The public is invited to "Combating Racism and Discrimination: A Community Town Hall" at UNLV's Philip J. Cohen Theater in the Student Union on Friday, June 3, 6-8 p.m. The free event is hosted by the Clark…
Program Recipients

United Arts Appeal Grant recipients announced for 2022 | News, Sports, Jobs

Alison J. Robinson May 14, 2022
Three local organizations and two individual artists received grants from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) Project Pool Grant Program. The winners of…
Volunteers

8-year-old helps volunteer firefighters with lemonade stand

Alison J. Robinson May 13, 2022
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A lemonade stand was set up for a good cause in Lumberport today.5's John Blashke has the heartwarming story.Avery, 8, had to leave school early today to help with a lemonade stand. She had been looking to do…
Founders

The founders of Ninety Percent share their inspirations

Alison J. Robinson May 13, 2022
ParaMy mother and my fatherMy mother Sudha Mookerjee was a painter, played the violin, sang and was a deeply spiritual soul. She was from the Tagore family of Bengal in India, and her great-uncle was Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who…
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Credit inclusiveness must go beyond buying now and paying later to meet the needs of those in need

Alison J. Robinson May 13, 2022
Friday, May 13, 2022 6:15 a.m. Klarna has agreed to collaborate with credit reference agencies to share useful data on the financial habits of its customers. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty…
Public Community

Homer finds comfort in the community after his arrest for murder

Alison J. Robinson May 12, 2022
Anesha "Duffy" Murnane, resident of Homer. (Homer Police Department) The Homer community is struggling to come to terms with this week's news of an arrest being made in the disappearance of Anesha "Duffy"!-->!-->…
Program Recipients

Bishop Maginn students help choose scholarship recipients

Alison J. Robinson May 12, 2022
ALBANY — The Bishop Maginn High School Youth Philanthropy Council says grant applications are being accepted for nonprofit organizations in Albany County. Applicants can request up to $2,500 for projects focused on health, arts, poverty…
Volunteers

YVSC is looking for volunteers to help restore Yampa Valley wetlands and wildlife habitat

Alison J. Robinson May 12, 2022
Yampa Valley Climate Crew volunteers pose for a photo above a rock dam they created during a previous project with the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. YVSC is looking for volunteers in!-->…
Founders

Robinhood co-founders are no longer billionaires after stocks drop 80%

Alison J. Robinson May 11, 2022
As many of their clients have learned over the past year, one minute the stock market is giving you a fortune…and the next it's taking it away.Baiju Bhatt and Vladimir "Vlad" Tenev are the co-founders of Robinhood Markets, Inc., the…
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Stripping Wealth on Purpose: The Impact of Predatory Lenders in Memphis – Non Profit News

Alison J. Robinson May 11, 2022
Photo by Avel Chuklanov on Unsplash Memphis, according to the 2020 census, is home to approximately 633,000 people, 64.5% of whom are African American. As a new report from the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis (BCCM) and the Hope…
Public Community

Cambridge Advances $3 Million Proposal for Department of Community Safety, Seeking to Provide…

Alison J. Robinson May 11, 2022
Cambridge City Council's finance committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a $3 million proposal for a planned community safety service.The committee approved the proposal at a fiscal year 2023 budget meeting. The proposal will now…
Program Recipients

Peoria’s Soulside Yoga Studio Trains Fellows

Alison J. Robinson May 10, 2022
This is the sixth in a series of blogs celebrating grant projects funded by our Clean Air Act settlement with the owners of the ED Edwards coal-fired power plant outside Peoria, Illinois. The settlement calls for the plant to be closed by…
Volunteers

Volunteers wanted for cleanup at Blanchester IOOF Cemetery on Saturday

Alison J. Robinson May 10, 2022
BLANCHESTER — With a change in ownership, a local graveyard needs tidying up. A Community Service Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 to clean up the IOOF Cemetery and prepare it for Memorial Day. The cemetery in the village of…
Founders

Too Faced founders cut ties with the brand

Alison J. Robinson May 10, 2022
THE WHAT? The Estee Lauder Companies has announced that Too Faced Cosmetics co-founders Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson have left the brand. The makeup brand will therefore be led by Tara Simon, who has been promoted to Global…
Public Community

Chaffee County Public Health Launches Chaffee Community Clinic

Alison J. Robinson May 9, 2022
Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) will launch a new pilot project called Chaffee Community Clinic (CCC) in Salida on May 23 and Buena Vista on May 31. The inspiration for this initiative came from the most recent Community Health…
Program Recipients

Design students receive scholarships and awards at the 2022 Fay Jones School Awards Ceremony

Alison J. Robinson May 9, 2022
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Volunteers

Ukrainian volunteers make armor and camouflage – Twin Cities

Alison J. Robinson May 8, 2022
By ELENA BECATOROS ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Sparks fly as a circular saw slices through metal, while nearby welders work feverishly to the sound of heavy metal. Upstairs, sewing machines rattle as women mark designs on garments…
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Why the Mother’s Day founder hated the holidays

Alison J. Robinson May 8, 2022
(NEXSTAR) — Perhaps no one hated the more modern traditions of Mother's Day as much as the woman who created it. Anna Jarvis, who successfully campaigned to establish a National Mother's Day in the early 20th century, was…
Public Community

Afghanistan: Taliban order women to stay at home; to cover in public |

Alison J. Robinson May 7, 2022
According to information received by UNAMA, this is a formal directive rather than a recommendation, any violation of which will result in the punishment of male relatives. UNAMA is deeply concerned by today's announcement by the Taliban!-->…
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QuickQuid and Pounds to Pocket borrowers receive payment news

Alison J. Robinson May 7, 2022
Borrowers who were wrongly sold loans they couldn't afford by two companies that went bankrupt will get a little more back than they expected. Around 78,500 QuickQuid and Pounds to Pocket borrowers will be reimbursed some of the interest!-->…
Program Recipients

Advocacy Award Winners Honored by Jackson’s Center for Family Health

Alison J. Robinson May 7, 2022
JACKSON, MI — Six individuals and one organization have been honored at the Center for Family Health's eighth annual Advocacy Awards.The Thursday, May 5 event at Cascades Manor House in Jackson honored community leaders, dedicated citizens…
Volunteers

Texas Medic says more help needed in Ukraine – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Alison J. Robinson May 7, 2022
The White House on Friday announced an additional $150 million in aid to Ukraine. Additional aid will include artillery shells, radars and other equipment. A qualified doctor from North Texas who volunteers in Ukraine…
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LPGA gains foothold in New York area with Founders Cup

Alison J. Robinson May 6, 2022
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Consumer Protections and Addressing Inequities in…

Alison J. Robinson May 5, 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that strengthens consumer protections and addresses inequities in the state's financial services system. The legislation (S.1684/A.8293) directs the Department of Financial Services to conduct…
Public Community

How the annulment of Roe v. Wade could have an impact on the transgender community

Alison J. Robinson May 5, 2022
Monday night was like any other for Alexis Rangel. "I was at home doing my best to relax and, you know, have a nice dinner," she said. Then news broke that a majority of Supreme Court justices…
Program Recipients

Greene’s Food and Shelter Program Receives $66,692 | Greene County

Alison J. Robinson May 5, 2022
CATSKILL - The National Council for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program announced that it had received…
Volunteers

Plumas Ski Club Calls for Volunteers for May 7 Bridge Demonstration at Historic Johnsville Lodge

Alison J. Robinson May 4, 2022
The Plumas Ski Club is calling for volunteers to help demolish and rebuild the clubhouse deck located in the Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.The bridge has seen many seasons of longboard racing and…
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Co-founder Dave Waiser leaves Gett after a decade as CEO

Alison J. Robinson May 4, 2022
More than a decade after founding the company, Dave Waiser left ground transportation management company Gett to start a new business. Waiser, who has served as the company's CEO since its inception, will be named head of board advisory…
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COVID woes prompt more states to require financial literacy classes

Alison J. Robinson May 3, 2022
Posted May 3, 2022 6:11 a.m. Elaine S. Povitch Stateline Studies have long shown that high school students are woefully misinformed about personal finances and how to manage them. But the COVID-19 pandemic, which has…
Public Community

Churches are closing in predominantly black communities – why public health officials should be…

Alison J. Robinson May 3, 2022
For decades, churches have been central pillars of community health in predominantly black communities, compensating for a highly inequitable public health infrastructure. The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the important…
Program Recipients

UK graduate student launches ‘little free library’ for UK community

Alison J. Robinson May 3, 2022
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (May 3, 2022) — Carly Jessup, a May 2022 graduate of a master's degree in library science from the School of Information Studies at the College of Communication and Information, has brought a small, free library to the…
Volunteers

Hundreds volunteer to clean up Andover tornado

Alison J. Robinson May 2, 2022
ANDOVER, Kan. (KSNW) – Since the tornado hit Sedgwick County and Butler County on Friday night, many people have asked how they can help. On Monday, the town of Andover invited volunteers to join The United Methodist Church.…
Founders

Leading category innovator Caliwater, the cactus-based functional drink from founders Vanessa…

Alison J. Robinson May 2, 2022
Now on shelves in over 170 locations Caliwater, the pioneering creator of the functional organic cactus drink, is accelerating its expansion in 2022 in all Stater Bros. markets, over 170 locations, for $2.99. Both popular flavors Caliwater…
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Choose the right home improvement loan to start your major repair

Alison J. Robinson May 2, 2022
There is always something to fix or improve in a house. From the roof to the foundation, home repairs can be costly. That's why so many homeowners turn to home improvement loans to help them get the job done. However, with so many types…
Public Community

The community comes together to remember the Barry family

Alison J. Robinson May 2, 2022
DULUTH, MN. (KBJR 6) – Hundreds of people gathered to honor the life of the Barry family during a public funeral service on Sunday."I can't even imagine the pain the family and their close friends are feeling," said councilor Arik Forsman,…
Program Recipients

California’s Revamped Debt-Free College Financial Aid Program May Arrive in June –…

Alison J. Robinson May 1, 2022
It is expected that 360,000 California students could receive the first dose of California's revamped "debt-free" financial aid program as early as this summer. The State's Modified Middle Class Scholarship is expected to receive $632…
Volunteers

Calling Artists and Volunteers: West Reading Art on the Avenue

Alison J. Robinson May 1, 2022
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Michael Horvath: the co-founder of Strava who manages | Technology sector

Alison J. Robinson Apr 30, 2022
Michael Horvath took up hiking and yoga during the pandemic when his usual work cycle was off limits. Like nearly 100 million other people in nearly 300 countries, he was able to track his chosen activities on Strava, the fitness app he…
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COVID woes prompt more states to require financial literacy courses | Education

Alison J. Robinson Apr 30, 2022
Studies have long shown that high school students are woefully misinformed about personal finances and how…
Public Community

County News | Guilford County, North Carolina

Alison J. Robinson Apr 29, 2022
The Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) has been appointed 2021 North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Department of Health of the Year. This award is given to health departments that have…
Program Recipients

UK honors 11 students with Still We Rise scholarship

Alison J. Robinson Apr 29, 2022
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 29, 2022) — Eleven University of Kentucky students received the Still We Rise Scholarship, recognizing undergraduate and graduate students who persevered through obstacles and overcame adversity. Founded in 2018…
Volunteers

Seniors Center is looking for volunteers

Alison J. Robinson Apr 29, 2022
By Cheryl Wilkinson | OVERVIEW Columnist The Pagosa Springs Senior Center Community Cafe is asking for volunteers to help with the canteen. Please call (970) 264-2167 to volunteer or for more information. Meals on…
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Dallas Holocaust Museum co-founder dies at 94

Alison J. Robinson Apr 28, 2022
The Holocaust and Human Rights Museum says Max Glauben was a passionate advocate and cherished friend. His death was announced on Holocaust Remembrance Day. DALLAS— Note: The above video was uploaded in April 2021.…
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10 things you didn’t know about Peter Briffett

Alison J. Robinson Apr 28, 2022
Peter Briffett is a British businessman and entrepreneur. He is the managing director of a company called Wagestream. He and his partners have a vision to wipe out the payday loan industry through an innovative new startup called…
Public Community

City Nature Challenge ABQ—Albuquerque Public Schools

Alison J. Robinson Apr 28, 2022
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Program Recipients

Dataquest Launches New Microsoft Power BI Certification Fellowship: Improving Representation in Data

Alison J. Robinson Apr 27, 2022
Dataquest Launches Microsoft Power BI Certification Fellowship “We are delighted to work with Dataquest on these exchanges. By combining Microsoft expertise…
Volunteers

Keep Lakewood Beautiful, Volunteers to Beautify the Lakewood Town Hall Area: A Place in the Sun

Alison J. Robinson Apr 27, 2022
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Keep Lakewood Beautiful will have its annual Earth Day celebration and spring clean-up event from 9-11 a.m. on April 30 at Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.Volunteers will spend the morning picking up…
Founders

D Magazine Selects Lyons & Simmons Co-Founders Among Dallas’ Top Lawyers

Alison J. Robinson Apr 26, 2022
Michael Lyons, Christopher Simmons honored for injury trial work DALLAS, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The trial work of Michael Lyonsand Chris Simmons won the Lyons & Simmons, LLP selection of co-founders from from Dallas best…
Public Community

The City of St. Petersburg holds a public meeting for the first draft of the Community Development…

Alison J. Robinson Apr 26, 2022
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Earlier this year, the City of St. Petersburg announced the launch of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) program, a process that takes into account the social and community impact of major…
Program Recipients

June 16 celebrations supported by PA Tourist Board

Alison J. Robinson Apr 25, 2022
Grants to seven organizations will expand June 16 celebrations HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – Today, the Wolf administration joined the nonprofit organization Voices Underground to announce the seven recipients of Journeying Toward Freedom…
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The 3 Best Installment Loan Apps to Get You Started

Alison J. Robinson Apr 25, 2022
Lending apps are gradually replacing traditional loan agencies or credit unions. Today, traditional lending institutions struggle to keep up with the convenience and transparent processes of these apps. Moreover, these applications and…
Volunteers

CERT Volunteers Win President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Alison J. Robinson Apr 25, 2022
SEQUIM - Eight volunteers who are part of the Eastern Clallam County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) have been named recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Award for 2021. The President's Council on Service and Civic…
Program Recipients

Utah’s Chatroom Justice Program Benefits Payday Lenders the Most

Alison J. Robinson Apr 25, 2022
It took a year and a half for Utah court authorities to make those little changes Tomkins received a court summons in September 2021 that had the same perplexing language and organization that University of Arizona researchers had!-->!-->!-->…
Public Community

County Youth Find a Voice in Public Presentation Contest | News, Sports, Jobs

Alison J. Robinson Apr 24, 2022
Garrett Lesch poses as he prepares to give a spectacular presentation by Paul Harvey at the annual West District 4-H Presentation Day in Hamburg.