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Nearly a quarter of Utah's Rocky Mountain Power customers will soon get electricity from solar and wind instead of fossil fuels. It's the nation's first large-scale community clean energy program, launching after five years of planning.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji just distributed N29 million ($45,000) to youth and student organizations across Ekiti State, backing his promise to empower the next generation. The funds will support entrepreneurship, leadership training, and community programs in all 16 local government areas.
A historic Hong Kong mansion built by the Tiger Balm family in the 1930s is getting a second life as a vibrant cultural center. The beautifully restored building will host artist residencies, film screenings, and community programs starting later this year.
Two years after a government crackdown on youth crime, the town of Moree, Australia has cut youth offending in half. The transformation shows how targeted community programs can turn around even the toughest crime challenges.
A Maryland county's reforestation program just earned national recognition for expanding tree cover and fighting climate change. Since 2020, over 5,000 residents have joined the effort to plant trees and cool their communities.
Three Illinois high school seniors pursuing careers in teaching, nursing, or public service will share $1,500 in scholarships honoring a WWII veteran who served his community for 35 years. The Moline Police Department is now accepting applications through May 2026.
Mental health courts in Illinois are offering treatment instead of jail time for people with mental illness. While half of participants graduate and transform their lives, advocates say the program needs better funding and wider access.
Two Missouri graduates walked away from years of addiction through a transformative court program. Travis Sutton and Alicia McCullough now step forward into futures built on recovery and hope.
A proven anti-poverty program that's helped nearly 500 people in Marion, Ohio is bringing its life-changing approach to neighboring Crawford County. Crawford Matters will teach residents how to build lasting stability through education, resources, and mindset shifts.
Feeling paralyzed by climate anxiety? Dr. Katharine Wilkinson created a program that helps thousands find their unique role in building a better future.
A San Francisco congregation founded during the Gold Rush just proved that 175-year-old buildings can lead the clean energy revolution. Their new solar panels will save over $261,000 to fund community programs fighting hunger and cleaning neighborhoods.
In rural India, where three out of four children suffer from anemia, a two-year health program is proving that training local workers can transform maternal and child nutrition. The initiative reaches 800 villages by strengthening what already exists.
A DJ who's shared stages with Ed Sheeran brought his signature singalong session to a London senior center, transforming an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable dance party. The event is part of a massive effort to deliver 10 million minutes of friendship to older adults across the UK.
Kenya is teaming up with the United Nations to protect its biodiversity and fight climate change through forest restoration and community programs. The partnership includes a conservation marathon and new projects across four counties.
In northern Nigeria, a new program is turning traditional family structures into a force for change by empowering grandmothers to combat gender-based violence. Research shows these family matriarchs hold more influence over household decisions than anyone else.
The Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy visited Bristol's Lockleaze Sports Centre, inspiring local women and girls through free rugby sessions and community celebration. The event showcased how rugby is becoming more accessible for everyone.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated concrete wins in his first 100 days, including universal childcare for families, safer streets, and better infrastructure. The progressive leader pointed to measurable results in housing enforcement, public safety, and everyday services.
A Ugandan medical supplier just launched a five-year program to provide free medicines to five children's homes caring for abandoned infants. The first delivery went to a shelter that's cared for 48 babies since opening.
A California Rotary club has taught 13,000 children to swim since 1984, and this year they need 100 volunteers to keep their life-saving program running. Water safety experts estimate that for every 100 swim lessons taught, one life is saved.
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