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The Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Colorful street mural takes shape in downtown San Jose

The 'Threads Woven' street mural in San Pedro Street is a collaborative project involving 1,250 volunteers, including local officials and organizations. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Big Red Buddies co-presidents win Campus-Community Leadership Awards | Cornell Chronicle

Big Red Buddies program at Cornell led by students like Alexa Plancher '24 and Angelina Tang '24 fills a community need. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Colorful street mural takes shape in downtown San Jose

The 'Threads Woven' street mural in San Pedro Street is a collaborative project involving 1,250 volunteers, including local officials and organizations. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Big Red Buddies co-presidents win Campus-Community Leadership Awards | Cornell Chronicle

Big Red Buddies program at Cornell led by students like Alexa Plancher '24 and Angelina Tang '24 fills a community need. [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Army of volunteers packs healthy food to help fight summer hunger in children | CBC News

Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children rely on school meal programs for consistent healthy food, especially during the summer when these programs are not available. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Can we make deadly roads wildlife friendly? DW 05/14/2024

Volunteers like Laurie Speakman play a crucial role in salvaging roadkill to prevent waste and help those in need. [ more ]
www.portlandtribune.com
1 month ago
Bicycling

Portland's Abernethy Elementary School pilots a daily Bike Bus

Volunteers supporting community biking initiatives enhance neighborhood connections. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Meet the volunteer cleanup crew making a 'transformative impact' on Crown Heights streets * Brooklyn Paper

Volunteer group Clean Up Crown Heights transforms streets, builds community through regular clean-up efforts. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Play Ball! - San Francisco Bay Times

Spring brings new possibilities and the beauty of the season.
Castro Community on Patrol is a volunteer organization committed to ensuring safety and providing training. [ more ]
#school safety
Fox News
7 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says parents may need to help in public schools amid migrant crisis: 'All hands on deck'

Mayor Eric Adams is urging parents in New York City to be prepared for potential volunteer work at their children's schools due to a reduction in newly trained safety agents.
Adams assured the public that he would not allow schools to become unsafe for children, but acknowledged the strain on resources.
The city's decision to cut the school safety program has received backlash from Staten Island officials. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Education

Mayor Adams says parents might have to volunteer to protect schools after new safety agents cut

Mayor Eric Adams suggests that parents may need to volunteer to help with school safety in New York City due to budget cuts.
The city is facing budget woes due to the cost of the migrant crisis.
Adams emphasizes that despite the budget cuts for safety agents, New York City schools have not had any shootings. [ more ]
Fox News
7 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says parents may need to help in public schools amid migrant crisis: 'All hands on deck'

Mayor Eric Adams is urging parents in New York City to be prepared for potential volunteer work at their children's schools due to a reduction in newly trained safety agents.
Adams assured the public that he would not allow schools to become unsafe for children, but acknowledged the strain on resources.
The city's decision to cut the school safety program has received backlash from Staten Island officials. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Education

Mayor Adams says parents might have to volunteer to protect schools after new safety agents cut

Mayor Eric Adams suggests that parents may need to volunteer to help with school safety in New York City due to budget cuts.
The city is facing budget woes due to the cost of the migrant crisis.
Adams emphasizes that despite the budget cuts for safety agents, New York City schools have not had any shootings. [ more ]
moreschool safety
Cbsnews
1 week ago
New York City

Number of people living on NYC streets on the rise, survey shows. Here's how advocates are trying to help.

The number of homeless New Yorkers living on the streets continues to increase, with a significant portion being unsheltered. Advocates emphasize the importance of tracking and addressing the issue. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

Animal that was model for Donkey in 'Shrek' is ailing. Fans stepped in.

Perry, a miniature donkey in Palo Alto, inspired the character Donkey in 'Shrek.' Community funds and volunteers support his medical care. [ more ]
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