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The City of Griffin, Georgia dedicated a community center to honor Sgt. Todd Thomas, who died from COVID-19 in 2021, just a year before his planned retirement. The center at the South Precinct will serve youth and families while keeping his legacy of service alive for generations.
A fiber optic company just launched its charitable foundation with a $1 million gift to build a family services center in Duncan, South Carolina. The donation caps two decades of partnership between AFL and the Middle Tyger Community Center.
A Ghanaian lawmaker turned his birthday into a community celebration by opening four major projects in one day. The Valentine's Day gifts to his constituents included a healthcare clinic, a model school, and three community centers.
After water damage forced Leeston Library to close, the Canterbury community is moving forward with plans for a brand new $16 million library and community center. While the old building awaits demolition, medical services continue uninterrupted and residents maintain access to library services at a temporary location.
Target team members just reached one million volunteer hours for the tenth time, continuing an 80-year tradition of giving back to communities across America. From building community centers to packing meals, these 400,000 volunteers are turning compassion into real change.
Cullman County's meal delivery program helps homebound seniors stay independent while giving volunteers a flexible way to make a real difference. The program needs more drivers as demand grows across seven community centers.
Venezuela's new acting president announced a sweeping amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners, including journalists and human rights activists. The move also includes shutting down a notorious Caracas prison known for torture and transforming it into a community center.
When devastating floods cut off Te Araroa, New Zealand for days, neighbors transformed their local store and community center into lifelines for dozens of stranded families. Four days later, roads are reopening and help is pouring in from across the country.
NASA just made it easier for libraries and community centers to teach kids about stars, planets, and space exploration. The free guides now include ready-to-use presentations and activities based on what educators actually asked for.