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Before-School Mentoring Program Wins State Innovation Award
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Before-School Mentoring Program Wins State Innovation Award

Nearly 100 middle schoolers in Amherst are starting their days with sports, mentorship, and friendship through a program that just earned statewide recognition. What began as one educator's vision to give students a safe space has transformed into an award-winning model of student support.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
$2,500 Hockey Scholarship Now Open for Student Athletes
SolutionsFeb 13

$2,500 Hockey Scholarship Now Open for Student Athletes

College hockey players who mentor the next generation can now apply for a $2,500 postgraduate scholarship that rewards their dedication both on and off the ice. The seventh annual College Hockey Inc. Scholarship celebrates NCAA athletes who build the game by supporting youth hockey.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
From Homeless to MasterChef: Hillbrow's Hero Transforms Lives
Community HeroesFeb 1

From Homeless to MasterChef: Hillbrow's Hero Transforms Lives

A former homeless youth who slept in shelters became a MasterChef contestant and now leads award-winning tours showing kids from his Johannesburg neighborhood that dreams are possible. Tebogo Mabye's story proves that your starting point doesn't determine your destination.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Alabama Power Volunteers Honor MLK Day with Service
Community HeroesJan 21

Alabama Power Volunteers Honor MLK Day with Service

Hundreds of Alabama Power volunteers worked across the state on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, serving breakfast to hundreds, beautifying historic districts, and filling backpacks for families in need. The effort shows how one company's culture of service can strengthen entire communities.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Amarillo MLK Event Hands Torch to Next Generation
Acts of KindnessJan 21

Amarillo MLK Event Hands Torch to Next Generation

At Amarillo's MLK celebration, community leaders literally passed torches to youth mentors in a moment that brought hundreds to their feet. The ceremony transformed a traditional memorial into a call for young people to carry civil rights work forward.

Google News - Unity Celebration3 min read