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New Year, New You: NYC Parks Launches Affordable Rec Center Memberships

NYC Parks offers affordable recreation center memberships starting at $25 for seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, fostering community health and engagement.

Building Strategic Maturity and Securing Budgets

Organizations must develop measurable community strategies to enhance program legitimacy.
Community programs are recognized for delivering strong ROI, leading to increased budgets.
Best-in-class community programs are gaining executive support and financial autonomy.
#art-museum

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA fosters engagement with art and film, offering programs that bridge local and global communities.
Free admission on the first Thursday of every month enhances accessibility to the arts.

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA fosters cultural connection through diverse art programs and free monthly access.

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA fosters engagement with art and film, offering programs that bridge local and global communities.
Free admission on the first Thursday of every month enhances accessibility to the arts.

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA fosters cultural connection through diverse art programs and free monthly access.
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Wish Book: Camp Kaleidoscope aims to bring fun, friendship and community to families hit by cancer

Camp Kaleidoscope provides essential support for children facing the loss or illness of a parent due to cancer, fostering community and healing.

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

OMCA provides monthly free admission, encouraging access to California's stories and collections for all.
Special discounts such as 'Museums for All' support financially vulnerable families in accessing art and history.
#criminal-justice

How Oakland life coaches support teens and young adults in the criminal justice system

Mentoring and personal connection significantly reduce youth involvement in criminal activity, as seen in a case at The Mentoring Center.

Wish Book: San Jose State expungement program can change lives of everyone involved

Gabriel Ornelas Garcia is determined to break the cycle of crime with help from his family and the Record Clearance Project.

How Oakland life coaches support teens and young adults in the criminal justice system

Mentoring and personal connection significantly reduce youth involvement in criminal activity, as seen in a case at The Mentoring Center.

Wish Book: San Jose State expungement program can change lives of everyone involved

Gabriel Ornelas Garcia is determined to break the cycle of crime with help from his family and the Record Clearance Project.
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#mental-health

US surgeon general issues advisory on parents' mental health

Surgeon General urges a shift in prioritizing parental mental health and support in light of current challenges facing families.

20 Charities in the DC Area That Will Put Your Donation to Good Use

Nonprofits in D.C. are actively promoting youth education, mental health, and civic engagement through diverse programs tailored to children's needs.

US surgeon general issues advisory on parents' mental health

Surgeon General urges a shift in prioritizing parental mental health and support in light of current challenges facing families.

20 Charities in the DC Area That Will Put Your Donation to Good Use

Nonprofits in D.C. are actively promoting youth education, mental health, and civic engagement through diverse programs tailored to children's needs.
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#youth-empowerment

Dirt bike culture is Black culture': the organization fighting to legalize the sport

B-360 introduces STEM education through dirt biking to empower students and offer them diverse opportunities amidst varying regulations across cities.

Chicago music school offers quality education for low-income students on South Side

Music serves as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and life preparation.

Dirt bike culture is Black culture': the organization fighting to legalize the sport

B-360 introduces STEM education through dirt biking to empower students and offer them diverse opportunities amidst varying regulations across cities.

Chicago music school offers quality education for low-income students on South Side

Music serves as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and life preparation.
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Cupertino looks to expand bike safety efforts beyond schools

Cupertino is expanding bicycle and pedestrian safety initiatives with a $160,000 grant, aiming to create safer, more walkable neighborhoods for all.

Black and Latino families reach tentative settlement with Palm Springs over razed homes

Palm Springs' city council has reached a tentative $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families affected by 1950s and 1960s urban renewal projects.

Arab students tell their story with help from an Oakland film program

The Oakland City Council approved an ordinance to incentivize film production, aiding local programs for Arab youth filmmakers.

At this Little Haiti soccer club, nobody gets turned away, none of the families pay a fee

Little Haiti FC provides competitive youth soccer for free, addressing socioeconomic barriers in sports and creating opportunities for inner-city kids.

Salem is giving $500 a month to 100 residents. Here's why.

Salem's Uplift program will provide a guaranteed income to 100 residents, studying its effect on poverty.

10 Best Places to Retire in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is ideal for retirees, featuring a unique lottery that funds senior programs and a mix of urban and rural living.

Black People Will Swim: A New Yorker's initiative to tackle swim stereotypes and safety - QNS

Paulana Lamonier's swim program empowers Black individuals and challenges stereotypes about swimming ability, emphasizing education and cultural relevance.
#san-francisco

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

The Museum of Craft and Design offers a 'Pay What You Can' initiative to enhance accessibility to the arts.

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.

SF will receive $12 million for projects from government funding package, Nancy Pelosi announces

Community programs in San Francisco are set to receive millions in federal funding from a government package signed by President Joe Biden.
Key organizations like Homeless Prenatal Program, Glide Foundation, and BART will benefit from the financial boost.

Little Bears Music Class at Thrive City (SF)

Musical journey for children at Thrive City
Early childhood development focus with Michael Chulada as teacher

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

The Museum of Craft and Design offers a 'Pay What You Can' initiative to enhance accessibility to the arts.

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.

SF will receive $12 million for projects from government funding package, Nancy Pelosi announces

Community programs in San Francisco are set to receive millions in federal funding from a government package signed by President Joe Biden.
Key organizations like Homeless Prenatal Program, Glide Foundation, and BART will benefit from the financial boost.

Little Bears Music Class at Thrive City (SF)

Musical journey for children at Thrive City
Early childhood development focus with Michael Chulada as teacher
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Bayer Fund supports science program and food bank

Super Science Saturdays enhance STEM access and opportunities for underserved students in Berkeley schools, emphasizing equity in educational outcomes.

West Valley College to offer free classes for older adults

West Valley College offers free classes for older adults through the Senior Guided Pathways program, enhancing job accessibility and quality of life.

Changing East Flatbush community looks out for each other

Changing East Flatbush community looks out for each other.

New commission addresses women's criminal justice challenges in Brownsville

The Women's Justice Commission focuses on addressing the unique challenges women face in the criminal justice system.

'It's about bringing awareness': Brookdale Hospital hosts panel on Black maternal health * Brooklyn Paper

One Brooklyn Health addresses disparities in Black maternal health care through various programs and services.

Guggenheim Pledges $50 Million To Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation At 8th Annual Blue Diamond Gala

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation hosts the Blue Diamond Gala to raise funds for programs benefiting the community.

Are House Republicans targeting LGBTQ+ community projects with new funding ban?

Republicans are limiting federal funding for community projects by nonprofits, sparking allegations of keeping funds away from LGBTQ+ programs.
#city-development

Affordable housing, transportation at center of Redwood City's State of the City

Redwood City was one of the first in San Mateo County to pass a state-mandated plan to build more housing.
Redwood City has seen progress in developing housing units, with 3,000 units in the pipeline out of the expected 4,588 by 2031.

Morgan Hill State of the City speech paints city as a future tourism hub

Mayor's vision for Morgan Hill as a tourism destination through youth sports
Initiatives launched by Mayor Turner for community reading and health programs.

Affordable housing, transportation at center of Redwood City's State of the City

Redwood City was one of the first in San Mateo County to pass a state-mandated plan to build more housing.
Redwood City has seen progress in developing housing units, with 3,000 units in the pipeline out of the expected 4,588 by 2031.

Morgan Hill State of the City speech paints city as a future tourism hub

Mayor's vision for Morgan Hill as a tourism destination through youth sports
Initiatives launched by Mayor Turner for community reading and health programs.
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'Rebel borough' Haringey set to be London Borough of Culture

Haringey named Borough of Culture 2027
1.35 million funding for cultural activities
Community-focused cultural programs

Farmers Market Compost Layoffs Loom In NYC Budget Scrap

The GrowNYC composting program faced layoffs due to funding cuts, but an anonymous donation has kept it running until June.
City officials' decision to cut funding for community composting programs affects the accessibility of composting options for New Yorkers.

Brooklyn Museum Unveils New Education Center

The Brooklyn Museum has renovated its education center, named after philanthropist and collector Toby Devan Lewis, to expand its programs and create a more inspiring space.
The education center will feature three studios, offices, meeting rooms, and a gallery space. It will offer community programs and art classes with state-of-the-art equipment to nurture creativity and collaboration.

For the first time in five years, homeless count found fewer people living on LA streets

Overall homelessness in Los Angeles leveled off after years of climbing, with a decrease in unsheltered populations.
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New bill seeks to preserve community spaces after closure, sale of Park Church Co-Op * Brooklyn Paper

Assembly Member Emily Gallagher introduced a bill to tighten rules around the sale of religious properties in NY State after the controversial sale of Park Church Co-Op.
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