#community-services

#community-services

In the echoing expanse of a Sunnyvale food bank, Silicon Valley leaders scrambled across a warehouse floor, making a dull cacophony as they ran to different tables where they begged for work, bargained for groceries, sought housing, and bailed their loved ones out of jail. The desperate group of business leaders and public workers hadn't suddenly fallen on hard times, rather each was playing a role as part of a poverty simulation

The volunteers at the Coney Island Lighthouse Mission food bank have it down to a science, serving more than 7,000 families a month for the past 25 years. "Twice a month because I'm [a] widow who's disabled and [on a] minimum pension, [It's] helped me do my life," said Serafema, a long-time recipient. But executive director of the mission, Pastor Tony Robbins, warns that without $100,000 in emergency funding, the pantry could be forced to shut down in January.

The Sikh Gurdwara San Jose became the largest gurdwara in North America - and anywhere outside of India - in 2011, when the temple concluded a $20 million expansion.

Acting as navigators and coaches in high-poverty schools, site coordinators from the nonprofit Communities in Schools (CIS) help students access resources both within and outside of school, including tutoring, food aid, housing and health services. CIS is the nation's largest program of its kind, serving nearly 2 million students in more than 3,000 schools - nearly three times bigger than Head Start.

Hosted by the Columbia Neighborhood Center with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, the program is open to everyone; proof of income is not required. New families must register on the day of distribution. The distribution uses a farmers' market model; participants park and walk in and should bring reusable bags for produce and a cart for dry and canned goods, eggs, milk and more. Each family will receive about 100 lbs. of food.

The Reform UK-led authority announced it is facing a shortfall of £50 million for the 2026-27 financial period, necessitating difficult money-saving decisions.

In Grant's telling, postal workers bring order and predictability to a country that can feel like it's unraveling, especially during crises that starkly illustrate how reliant we are on the federal bureaucracy.

The Alameda County Law Library offers resources such as legal volumes, databases, computers, printers, and attorney referral services to help individuals navigate the legal system.

"The recent significant shifts in federal government priorities and funding approaches in 2025 represent the final hardship, not the first," they wrote, noting that 92% of BRAVE's operating budget relies on federal funding.

The pop-up at 250 Baltic St. allows patrons to sign up for library cards, browse and check out books, place holds and return materials.

Fingal County Council put a number of additional resources in place around the beach to manage the huge influx of people over the weekend and with that, the amount of litter that was left behind.

Many critiques of 'defund the police' stemmed from a misunderstanding that it implied total abolition, while proponents advocated for resource reallocation to community services.

"I'm sure residents passing by during the works have been curious about this landmark building as it has taken form in the heart of West Wickham and I encourage residents to soon explore the impressive new facilities firsthand."

Wellspring Care Homes Ltd has identified a clear need for a care home in Ilford, responding to the local shortage of such accommodations.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield's redevelopment of the former Allders department store aims to revitalize the site with new food outlets, shops, and community services.

"A sense of national decline is fuelling the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform, according to a report that highlights public disillusionment and the erosion of local communities."

I believe it is critical that we fully fund Sunnyvale Community Services, they are a lifeline to our community, they are the frontline social safety net here.

"We originally bought it [for our] workforce education program," Hall told The Chicago Sun Times last week. "I teach solar energy. I teach telecommunications, and I have a DJ apprenticeship program."

Several employees had already been furloughed and the cuts kept coming, said June Gipson, CEO of My Brother's Keeper.

Rodriguez expressed her deep concern during a press conference, urging Mayor Bass not to eliminate the Youth Development Department, emphasizing its vital role in supporting young Angelenos.

The Waqf Amendment Act is not merely an issue of property; it fundamentally alters the principles of ownership and due process for Indian Muslims.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has introduced a new non-emergency phone number, 305-SHERIFF, to assist residents with issues like noise complaints and minor traffic accidents.