By MARIE NESMITH Extending thanks to area donors for their support in the midst of COVID-19, Brenda Morehouse is pleased to see United Way of Bartow County’s Together We Can campaign top $500,000. Kicked off Sept. 1, the drive initially sought to generate $600,000 through the end of January. “AsContinue Reading
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson has introduced the “Find Shelter” tool (hud.gov/findshelter), a new resource developed to help individuals and families in need to locate nearby resources. Specifically, users can search for facilities that provide shelter, clothing, health clinics, and food pantries to thoseContinue Reading
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January 20 Bowling tournament raises money for ACS The Relay for Life of Cy-Fair presents its 12th annual bowling tournament at the Tomball Bowl from 3 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 20 or Jan. 27. The entry fee is $35 for individuals or $175 for teams. Q&A with Janna Zielke:Continue Reading
National Review Joe Biden’s Pandemic-Relief Bill Is a Mess At the outset of the pandemic, the government undertook a deliberate effort to reduce economic activity in what was widely thought to be a necessary measure to slow the spread of COVID-19. Whereas most recessions call for policy that stimulates theContinue Reading
On the day we remember the legacy that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left behind, some people in Palm Beach County are taking the holiday that most have off to give back and honor him.“Life is about giving,” said Rabbi Israel Hecht of Gardens Jewish Experience.More than 500 volunteers spreadContinue Reading
Editor’s note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s On the Ground Kalamazoo series. “Yeah, I’ll take one,” the serious young man in the denim jacket said after approaching quietly. “Be sure to ventilate your tent and make sure nothing’s within two feet of the heater,” the volunteerContinue Reading
ROSLYN, Long Island (WABC) — A Long Island teen went from being “lonely and bored” at the start of the pandemic, to busy when she launched “Craft With Me.” Roslyn resident Caroline Faber, 14, started an arts and crafts program for kids in homeless shelters. “The project this week wasContinue Reading
Community Posted Monday, January 18, 2021 3:16 pm In an effort to help one of the most vulnerable populations during the coronavirus pandemic, members of Chaparral Christian Church volunteered to shelter and provide meals for families experiencing homelessness in partnership with Family Promise of Greater Phoenix. Family Promise rescues primarilyContinue Reading
Members of the military band evacuate from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during a rehearsal the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) WASHINGTON (AP) — Participants in a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration were evacuated from theContinue Reading