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When a kitten got trapped in a dark sewer system at Notre Dame, firefighter Kristen didn't hesitate to climb down and bring it back to safety. Her willingness to brave the underground maze shows how far first responders will go for every life, no matter how small.
Four community organizations in South Bend joined forces to create a resolution that could transform educational outcomes for Black students. The plan calls for measurable goals in academics, mental health support, and early childhood education.
Unity Gardens brought together 40 volunteers for an early Earth Day celebration filled with workshops, nature walks, and community connection. The South Bend event highlighted how people are building healthier ecosystems while growing fresh food together.
A South Bend community garden is transforming Earth Day into a hands-on celebration where neighbors can learn, volunteer, and connect. Unity Gardens opens its doors April 18 with workshops, service projects, and free food.
Seventy community members spent Saturday transforming a South Bend neighborhood, collecting 210 bags of trash along Portage Avenue. The third annual cleanup shows how community pride can spark real change in neglected spaces.
Fran McCann, an Olympic coach and member of six halls of fame, volunteers at Penn High School nearly 20 years after Notre Dame ended his paid coaching career. He's coaching the daughter of the wrestler he once mentored, and recently celebrated going cancer-free with his former student who's now his boss.
