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Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
Oregon is calling coastal communities to step up and lead beach cleanups this September after summer volunteers removed nearly 7,400 pounds of trash. The effort needs more hosts, especially on the southern coast.
A Unity Walk in Lynchburg, Virginia will bring the community together on February 21, closing several downtown streets for five hours. The event focuses on education, empowerment, and bringing neighbors together.
The Junior League of Jackson brought 1,000 second-graders to climb fire trucks, bulldozers, and emergency vehicles for free. Every dollar raised from the weekend event funds 30 community projects across metro Jackson.
Emory researchers cracked the code on diversifying Alzheimer's studies by meeting African American communities where they are. Church gatherings and neighborhood events boosted enrollment in communities hit hardest by the disease.
Volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington will clean rivers and beaches Sept 18-27, protecting waterways from litter traveling from streets to sea. For 40 years, this annual event has brought communities together to restore the places they love.
Cancer survivors in Amherst, Virginia gathered for a joyful celebration featuring live music and a victory lap honoring their strength. The community event brought together those who've beaten cancer to share hope and resilience. #
A Michigan high school bowling team brought their community together for their first-ever fundraiser, drawing 40 local supporters to the lanes. The event raised money for the Vikings while strengthening connections between students and neighbors.
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.
After Fourth of July celebrations, Oregon volunteers will gather to clean beaches from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares and enjoy fresh local oysters as a thank you. The July 5th event combines environmental protection with community celebration.
Three Northeast Oregon communities are rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with free all-day workshops packed with expert advice, funding tips, and one-on-one business coaching. The Small Business Success Days happening Feb. 17-19 aim to help local business owners turn their dreams into thriving realities.
First responders in Oregon's Rogue Valley are lacing up their cleats for a softball game that celebrates addiction recovery and connects people with lifesaving resources. The annual festival has grown from a handful of teams in 2013 to 12 this year.
A beloved football tournament bringing together youth from Ghana's Zongo communities kicks off its 11th year, with consistent support helping it grow into an annual tradition. Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues backing the event that's united nearly 40 communities since 2015.
Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.
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Two Oregon High School seniors just earned $1,000 scholarships for combining academic excellence with genuine community impact. Andrea Chavez-Jimenez and Daniel Gonzalez stood out among their peers for making their town better while excelling in class.
Aaron Longton turned a small fishing boat into proof that protecting ocean health and fishing livelihoods can go hand in hand. His Port Orford cooperative showed fishermen a better way forward.
A regenerative grain mill in Eastern Oregon is creating over 500 jobs while rebuilding America's local food economy. The project shows how smart investment can revitalize rural towns and reward farmers who restore the land.
Community volunteers in Benton County are learning helicopter rescue techniques to help find missing hikers and save lives in remote areas. The nine-week academy, supported by the Oregon National Guard, prepares everyday citizens to respond to outdoor emergencies around the clock.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for $77,500 in scholarships aimed at traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students across Oregon. The program reflects a modern approach to education funding that reaches far beyond typical high school seniors.
Susan Bales scratched an itch and found a lump that changed her life, but what happened next shows why no one fights cancer alone. At Knox Community Hospital's annual Hope Grows Here event, survivors reminded hundreds that love and community are just as powerful as medicine.
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