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West Seattle Cafe Needs Wednesday Volunteers for New Hours
Acts of Kindness6d ago

West Seattle Cafe Needs Wednesday Volunteers for New Hours

A beloved community cafe is expanding evening hours and needs volunteers to help serve wine, snacks, and connection to West Seattle seniors. The center will even reimburse volunteers for required permit training.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Indian City Turns Cafes and Parks Into Cultural Hubs
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Indian City Turns Cafes and Parks Into Cultural Hubs

Strangers in Visakhapatnam are gathering in cafes and parks for flower pressing, clay making, and book clubs instead of heading to malls. Grassroots organizers have launched 20+ community clubs in six months, creating spaces where people connect over shared interests.

The Hindu2 min read
New Zealand Hospitality Adds 25,000 Jobs in One Year
SolutionsFeb 5

New Zealand Hospitality Adds 25,000 Jobs in One Year

While New Zealand's job market faces challenges, one sector is thriving beyond expectations. Restaurants, cafes, and hotels added 25,000 positions in the past year, leading all industries in employment growth.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Japanese Seniors Turn Dementia Into Purpose With Cafes
Community HeroesJan 31

Japanese Seniors Turn Dementia Into Purpose With Cafes

In Japan, elderly women in their 80s and 90s, including those living with dementia, are earning real paychecks by running cafes and food stalls that celebrate their lifetime skills. The growing movement proves that aging doesn't mean retiring from purpose.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Coffee Expert Downs 300 Flat Whites Hunting NZ's Best
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Coffee Expert Downs 300 Flat Whites Hunting NZ's Best

A London-based coffee reviewer is traveling through New Zealand for six weeks, tasting flat whites at cafes from Wellington to Auckland in his quest to find the world's perfect 10/10 brew. His social media reviews have already sparked excitement among his 30,000 followers, with several Kiwi cafes scoring rare 9+ ratings.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Mount Maunganui Cafes Offer Free Meals to Recovery Workers
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Mount Maunganui Cafes Offer Free Meals to Recovery Workers

After a week-long closure following a landslide, Mount Maunganui business owners are reopening their doors and supporting recovery efforts with free food and coffee for workers. The community is rallying together in the face of hardship.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Mumbai Architect Turns Shipping Containers Into Schools
InnovationJan 25

Mumbai Architect Turns Shipping Containers Into Schools

A Mumbai architect is transforming discarded shipping containers into beautiful, functional spaces like schools and cafes across India. His sustainable buildings can be packed up and moved whenever needed.

The Better India2 min read
Dutch 'Dementia Village' Lets Residents Live Freely
VideosJan 24

Dutch 'Dementia Village' Lets Residents Live Freely

The Hogeweyk in the Netherlands created the world's first dementia village where residents walk freely through shops, cafes, and parks instead of being confined to traditional nursing homes. This revolutionary care model is spreading worldwide, giving people with severe dementia dignity and normalcy in their final years.

Upworthy3 min read