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A new report reveals Indiana's regional development program generated over $675 million in economic impact and created 3,523 jobs across all 92 counties. The initiative shows what happens when government, nonprofits, and businesses team up to strengthen local communities.
Author Bill Haase is teaching practical money skills to incarcerated people in Indiana, giving them a roadmap to stability after release. The program focuses on real-world budgeting, goal-setting, and habits that break cycles of repeat incarceration.
A rural Indiana hospital is using a federal drug discount program to keep cancer patients in treatment and seniors from choosing between groceries and prescriptions. Good Samaritan Hospital has redirected over $340,000 in savings directly to patients who couldn't afford care. ##
From Kenya's slums to remote Chinese villages, yoga initiatives are helping thousands escape poverty while building healthier, more connected communities. Programs across three continents now combine ancient practice with modern poverty-fighting strategies.
A small-town cooking competition in Lawrence County, Indiana, turned $300 into nearly $14,000 for local youth programs while recruiting even more volunteers for next year. The Boys & Girls Club's first-ever "Stirring Up Great Futures" fundraiser proved that community spirit can multiply generosity by 46 times over.
Inmates at a high-security UK prison are learning about relationships and harmony through an innovative beekeeping program inspired by King Charles' environmental work. The program is helping prisoners who struggled with broken relationships reconnect with nature and understand how communities work together.
A federally funded initiative in rural Indiana has connected 341 homeless individuals to mental health care, housing support, and community resources in its first year. The REACH program is proving that bringing services directly to people works.
A small Indiana county just proved that investing in local businesses creates real community change. Orange County's economic development program handed out $50,000 in grants to eight entrepreneurs who are building something special.
A nonprofit in Washington's Highline area is opening its doors to volunteers who want to bring more art into their community. Burien Arts Association needs helpers with all kinds of talents to expand its programs across five local cities.
Volunteers at California's Kern County Library system are doing far more than shelving books. They're stocking seed libraries, prepping craft programs, and freeing up staff to focus on essential community services like free meals and storytimes.
A beloved beachfront attraction is turning its 15th anniversary into action with a new program bringing locals together to protect the coastline. The SkyWheel Myrtle Beach launched SkyWheel Cares with its first community beach cleanup this week.
CorpsAfrica Ghana is recruiting young professionals for a transformative volunteer program that places them in rural villages for 10 months to co-create lasting solutions. Volunteers receive training, living support, and hands-on leadership experience while helping communities thrive.
Ghana is testing a new approach to development by placing volunteers at the heart of community progress. The pilot program spans 10 regions and aims to prove that local action can solve big challenges.
After 12 days without power, Gary, Indiana residents are getting help from an unlikely duo. Food influencer Keith Lee and Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton each donated $15,000 to host a community relief event.
A small town organization in southeast Indiana just landed $40,000 to spark entrepreneurship across the region. Genesis: Pathways to Success will use the grant to host a conference connecting rural business owners with the tools and community they need to thrive.
A small-town Texas library turned an ancient strategy game into a thriving community hub, bringing neighbors together to learn, laugh, and compete. The free event is part of a summer reading program that's proving literacy and fun go hand in hand.
Sportswear giant PUMA just handed over thousands of sports kits to Manchester City's charity, enough to outfit every single participant in their youth programs this season. The donation will reach 22 community programs across Greater Manchester, including 121 schools and nursery settings.
Fourteen community programs across Ontario's Kenora District just received $130,145 to make sure kids in need can access food, sports, and summer camps. From nutrition programs to equine therapy camps, local organizations are stepping up to level the playing field for children facing poverty.
Nearly a fifth of Utah communities are giving residents the power to support renewable energy for the cost of a coffee. The Utah Renewable Communities program makes clean energy accessible to everyone, not just homeowners who can afford solar panels.
Cancer survivors in Evansville, Indiana, celebrated community and resilience at the ninth annual Tri-State Cancer Survivor Day, featuring the powerful Trail of Hope ceremony. Singer Katie Watts performed after miraculously regaining her voice following thyroid cancer surgery.
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