Southborough Seeks Nominees for 8th Wellness Award
A Massachusetts town is celebrating its unsung heroes by inviting residents to nominate community champions for an award honoring kindness and service. The deadline is Monday, April 6th.
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Canberra Launches Australia's First Youth Trauma Service
Teenagers in Canberra now have access to Australia's first free trauma-focused mental health service designed by young people who've been through it themselves. The program combines therapy, peer support, and family care in one safe space.
Perth Youth Hub Helps 750 Homeless Kids Find Their Way
When 13-year-old Kaya became homeless, she found hope at Passages, a youth hub helping hundreds of young Australians rebuild their lives. The Perth center proves that basics like showers and hot meals can be the foundation for real change.
Canada District Invests $130K to Fight Child Poverty
A Canadian district is putting $130,000 toward programs that help kids escape poverty in 2026. The fund prioritizes projects that support working families and create partnerships between community organizations.
UK Launches Free Lifeline for 72,000 Missing Children Yearly
A new 24/7 helpline called SafeCall just launched across the UK to help vulnerable young people who've run away or are at risk of going missing. The free service became reality after readers donated £165,000 in just two months.
Young Men Find Purpose Through Volunteering, Study Shows
A new national initiative reveals how volunteering can combat rising isolation among young men. Research shows volunteers are 66% more likely to be "flourishing" compared to non-volunteers.
Riverside Needs 40 Volunteers to Change Foster Kids' Lives
A Riverside County program that pairs foster youth with caring adult mentors desperately needs 40 more volunteers. One former foster child credits his mentor with helping him graduate from UCLA and build a successful career.
Volunteers Transform Grief Center for Grieving Teens
A team from Wiss and Company spent a day renovating spaces at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, where children and teens process grief. Their work updated a teen support room and a memorial hall that honors loved ones who have died.