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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is reminding donors that hunger, homelessness, and hardship don't take a break after Easter. The organization is encouraging supporters to transform their Lenten generosity into a year-round habit that creates lasting change.
Four major Chicago LGBTQ+ organizations are opening their doors to volunteers who want to make a difference beyond Pride month. From food pantries to youth centers, these groups offer flexible ways to support the community all year long.
A North Carolina clinic is helping cancer survivors navigate the complex emotions and physical challenges that come after treatment ends. The program offers whole-person care that goes far beyond typical follow-up appointments.
Jill Huff has spent 16 years checking in on pancreatic cancer survivors, coordinating events, and offering support after losing her brother to the disease. Nearly 1,500 people gathered in Colorado to raise $271,000 for research and patient services.
Temple University is placing education students in two North Philadelphia schools every year instead of rotating placements, giving struggling neighborhoods sustained support. The partnership begins Fall 2026 and pairs future teachers with mentors while bringing workshops and college prep programs to families.
Maryland's business incentive programs helped create and keep 24,000 jobs during the last fiscal year, with manufacturing leading the way. Over 830 businesses tapped into nearly $434 million in support to grow their operations across the state.
Egypt is opening funding programs up to four times a year to help students turn their best ideas into real solutions. The initiative includes building technology valleys and innovation hubs to support projects from classroom to marketplace.
The MarinHealth Raccoons celebrated their 65th anniversary with a successful garden tour fundraiser. The volunteer group continues raising funds through multiple events to support MarinHealth hospital services.
A small Indian town transformed a seasonal fruit harvest into a thriving economy that employs farmers, processors, and traders throughout the year. Pratapgarh's amla processing now supports entire families through one entrepreneur's vision to turn local crops into lasting livelihoods.
The City of Ventura is celebrating Small Business Week with free workshops, resource fairs, and year-round support programs designed to help local entrepreneurs thrive. From expert-led planning sessions to one-on-one guidance, the city is investing in the backbone of its economy.
Scientists are using cutting-edge tech to listen to wildlife across a massive English estate before beginning one of the country's biggest nature recovery projects. The year-round acoustic survey will track everything from bats to insects, creating a rare baseline before restoration begins.
Medical students at LSU Health Shreveport organized their fifth annual walkathon to celebrate cancer survivors and support long-term wellness. One organizer, a third-year med student battling cancer herself, says the community support makes all the difference.
Project 150 has helped more than 700 Southern Nevada teens reach college and vocational training through scholarships over the past 15 years. This year alone, over 100 students will receive support to pursue their dreams.
A 168-year-old maritime welfare organization is reopening in Argentina to care for the nearly two million seafarers who keep global trade moving. The Mission to Seafarers will send chaplains to ships in Buenos Aires ports to offer emotional support to crew members who spend months or years away from home.
In rural Zambia, 73 farming families can now irrigate crops all year after a new river-fed system launched, ending their dependence on unpredictable rains. The project is part of a nationwide push to help nearly a million people adapt to climate change.
The Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is celebrating three decades of helping cancer patients with their 36th Annual Angel Gala this April. The event brings together survivors, supporters, and donors to honor the community that makes free cancer care possible.
Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.
In Rwanda, families like Claudine's are breaking the silence around autism, transforming a condition once called a "curse" into a story of resilience and growing support. As World Autism Awareness Day approaches, the nation is building on strong legal protections to expand services for nearly 20,000 children living with autism.
Apple just gave millions of iPhone 11 owners a gift: their seven-year-old phones can run the latest iOS 27 software. It's a rare win for older devices in a world of planned obsolescence.
A former software developer in India traded his desk for a climate-controlled growing room, producing button mushrooms every month of the year. His indoor farming method proves small growers can succeed without vast land or perfect weather.
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