Shorefront JCC Passover Food Distribution Attracts Hundreds of People
SJCC hosted a Passover food distribution event, serving over 400 people with close to 5,000 pounds of food. The organization has significantly increased its reach in recent years. [ more ]
How an Ex-N.B.A. Player Is Diversifying Wine One Sip at a Time
Channing Frye transitioned from basketball to wine-making as a way to combat depression and found success in bringing wine to underrepresented communities. [ more ]
Bay Area schools are desperate for substitute teachers. Can this program help find them?
The Pipeline to Increase Community Teachers (PICT) initiative is aimed at addressing the teacher shortage in the Bay Area by placing community members in classrooms.
The program offers training, mentorship, and opportunities to shadow educators in order to attract more people, including those who may not have previously considered teaching. [ more ]
Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour 2024: Landon Knack & Nick Frasso Attend Worthy Of Love Birthday Bash
The annual Worthy of Love Birthday Bash was held at Dodger Stadium for 500 homeless youth and their families.
Landon Knack and Nick Frasso, pitching prospects for the Los Angeles Dodgers, attended the event and participated in activities such as a dance battle and a petting zoo. [ more ]
Jewish Museum London secures funding for pop-up services and educational outreach
The Jewish Museum London has been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to assist in providing pop-up services while it looks for a new home.
The substantial grant of £231,000 will support the development of a new operating model for museum activities to be delivered in the community during the transition period. [ more ]