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fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Opinion: Saratoga's story is one of steadiness, vigilance

It wasn't a neat or simple story. Some chapters were joyful. Kids walking through newly striped crosswalks on the way to school. Neighbors stretching together at Yoga in the Park. Volunteers turning Saratoga Nights into a real thing instead of just an idea in someone's notebook. The first episodes of the Saratoga History Podcast, with longtime residents sharing what this place meant to them long before Zillow and smartphones.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Rosa Casella Way' dedicated in Dyker Heights to honor beloved community advocate * Brooklyn Paper

Rosa Casella, longtime South Brooklyn community advocate, was honored with a street co-naming at 71st Street and 11th Avenue as "Rosa Casella Way."
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The designer behind the iconic 'everyman' PBS logo sees the irony in its demise

The PBS logo represents its mission to provide civic service and public education for all.
Non-profit organizations
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

From Nice to Necessary: Volunteering Is Critical for Society

Volunteerism transforms lives, yet thousands of young people remain on waitlists.
There is a disconnect between nonprofits and funders regarding volunteer support.
Breaking the cycle of underinvestment requires better data and collaboration.
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