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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF nonprofits say estimated $9.5M in proposed budget cuts to social programs will cost lives

San Francisco Mayor Lurie faces pressure to reverse budget cuts impacting essential services amid a significant budget deficit.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF nonprofits say estimated $9.5M in proposed budget cuts to social programs will cost lives

San Francisco Mayor Lurie faces pressure to reverse budget cuts impacting essential services amid a significant budget deficit.
#homelessness
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Palo Alto mulls new RV park to aid vehicle dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is expanding its 'safe parking' program to address the increasing number of vehicle dwellers.
The city council acknowledges the inadequacy of current housing solutions.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Palo Alto mulls new RV park to aid vehicle dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is expanding its 'safe parking' program to address the increasing number of vehicle dwellers.
The city council acknowledges the inadequacy of current housing solutions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Declining' is the most common word associated with Britain, damning poll shows

Public disillusionment in Britain is growing, driven by political neglect and declining community services, which some say is empowering extremist parties.
#local-government
#local-governance
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Pope Leo's first church in ruins, owned by DJ, in danger of foreclosure

"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."
Renovation
#nonprofit-sector
Non-profit organizations
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 weeks ago

HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South

Nonprofits face severe funding cuts affecting their healthcare services, risking the health of vulnerable populations, especially those living with HIV.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Free NYC special-needs gym closes for tragic reason, leaving parents heartbroken

The Smile Center's closure due to the director's death leaves families without affordable therapy options for children with special needs.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

NYC Public Schools issues RFI for bolstering Head Start programs

NYC Public Schools issued an RFI to enhance Head Start services, aligning with a strategy for stronger early childhood programs.
#transportation
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Mom suffers horrific allergic reaction to moldy home so damp mushrooms grew on the furniture

At one stage, Hayes was taken to hospital after her lips swelled up to twice their normal size after she went into anaphylactic shock.
NYC parents
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Temporary Library Branch Opens in Fort Greene as Walt Whitman Library Undergoes Renovation

While the branch undergoes a much-needed renovation, 240 Nassau will allow us to continue providing the library services the neighborhood relies on.
Brooklyn
#nonprofits
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Brooklyn Nonprofits Face Uncertainty After Funding Freeze and Reversal

The federal funding freeze caused significant confusion and fear among Brooklyn nonprofits, highlighting their reliance on federal support.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Oakland nonprofits say they won't be able to provide safety net after city's $2.6 million in budget cuts

Oakland nonprofits face severe funding cuts due to a $130 million budget deficit, threatening vital community services for seniors, immigrants, and youth.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-ed | NYC's nonprofits can't survive on promises they need reliable payments now | amNewYork

NYC nonprofits face payment delays affecting essential services and workforce stability.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Brooklyn Nonprofits Face Uncertainty After Funding Freeze and Reversal

The federal funding freeze caused significant confusion and fear among Brooklyn nonprofits, highlighting their reliance on federal support.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Oakland nonprofits say they won't be able to provide safety net after city's $2.6 million in budget cuts

Oakland nonprofits face severe funding cuts due to a $130 million budget deficit, threatening vital community services for seniors, immigrants, and youth.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-ed | NYC's nonprofits can't survive on promises they need reliable payments now | amNewYork

NYC nonprofits face payment delays affecting essential services and workforce stability.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Day 51 of the 16th St. crackdown: Walking with SF outreach lead

This isn't a heavy-handed approach. We're not trying to arrest our way out of a drug crisis. We're here to provide help and outreach to the community.
Mission District
#mental-health
#immigrant-support
#public-safety
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office announces new non-emergency phone number

Miami-Dade residents can now call 305-SHERIFF for non-emergencies like noise complaints and minor accidents.
#education
fromFuturism
1 month ago
NYC parents

Low-Income Families "Dumbfounded" When Told Zuckerberg Is Shutting Down Their School

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.

NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Low-Income Families "Dumbfounded" When Told Zuckerberg Is Shutting Down Their School

Priscilla Chan's decision to shut down The Primary School blindsides families relying on its services.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Zuckerbergs Founded Two Bay Area Schools. Now They're Closing.

The Primary School, launched to support low-income families, will close in 2026 due to funding issues.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.

Real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

India's Waqf Amendment Act: Who needs bulldozers when you have bureaucrats?

The Indian state is seizing Muslim property through bureaucratic means, undermining ownership and due process.
#nonprofit
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

'They did us all dirty': Abrupt Goodwill layoffs rankle Bay Area workers

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

'They did us all dirty': Abrupt Goodwill layoffs rankle Bay Area workers

fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

American Library Association Shares The 10 Most Challenged Books Of 2024

"Library services throughout the U.S. are in jeopardy because of this action," writes Leslie Burger, interim executive director of the ALA.
Left-wing politics
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums

The Trump administration's cuts have severely impacted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, jeopardizing critical community services.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area USPS workers join nationwide rally against Trump administration's plans for privatization

If the U.S. Postal Service is under attack, what do you do? Fight back.
SF politics
fromBKReader
2 months ago

American Red Cross Opens New Office at Fort Hamilton to Support Military Community

"What started as a casual conversation about the benefits of being on this installation on a permanent basis, grew into what we're celebrating today," Lallita Maharaj, director of service to the Armed Forces for the American Red Cross in Greater New York.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

House Republican Outraged by Social Security Office Closing in His District: A Slap in the Face'

The decision to close the only Social Security Hearing Office in the Hudson Valley is a slap in the face to thousands of my constituents who rely on these services.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Bay Ridge Center marks one year in new home with anniversary party, St. Pat's celebration * Brooklyn Paper

"What a first year it has been. Since opening last March 11, Bay Ridge Center has tripled its membership and currently offers over 90 programs weekly."
Brooklyn
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

East San Jose community aims to restore youth center - San Jose Spotlight

East San Jose's youth center is being saved from demolition through community efforts and plans for repurposing into a multi-use facility.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Backlash for Bromley Sainsbury's over toilet closure with no sign of reopening

Bromley’s Liberal Democrats have launched a petition urging Sainsbury's to reopen closed public toilets, emphasizing that elderly residents and parents with young children depend on these facilities.
London politics
Public health
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Austin Public Health staff to seek more bond money - Austin Monitor

Austin Public Health relies heavily on bond funding, with insufficient resources allocated historically for health facility projects.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Openhouse + On Lok Are Revolutionizing Care for LGBTQ+ Seniors - San Francisco Bay Times

Openhouse + On Lok Services is a pioneering program providing essential support for LGBTQ+ seniors.
#budget
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Cupertino City Council considers bringing back Fourth of July firework show

Cupertino leaders are debating the reinstatement of its popular fireworks display, canceled last year due to budget constraints.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Burnt Ash Library reopens with new children's space after revamp

The library has undergone a series of improvements, which include the installation of new lighting, an accessible toilet and a new heating system.
London politics
#relocation
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

JCC East Bay plans to sell its Berkeley building and move to Oakland

JCC East Bay is relocating to better serve its growing community needs.
The sale of the Walnut St. building aids the nonprofit's financial stability.
The new campus in Rockridge will enhance program capacity and community engagement.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

JCC East Bay plans to sell its Berkeley building and move to Oakland

JCC East Bay is relocating to better serve its growing community needs.
The sale of the Walnut St. building aids the nonprofit's financial stability.
The new campus in Rockridge will enhance program capacity and community engagement.
fromBusline News
3 months ago

Free Wi-Fi Now Available On RABA Buses And More - Busline News

Offering free Wi-Fi on all our buses and introducing micro-transit services are key initiatives in our commitment to enhancing the public transit experience and meeting the evolving needs of our community.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dark and dingy' or a real loss'? Shoppers react to possible loss of WH Smith

The potential closure of WH Smith in Stevenage highlights the challenges faced by local communities, relying heavily on remaining retail options as vacancies rise.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Sunnyvale religious center to replace former gym

The new Buddhist Community Center in Sunnyvale aims to revitalize a former fitness center, providing a space for worship, community services, and activities for a growing Buddhist population.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Three Havering libraries set to close in 'incredibly tough decision'

Cllr Morgon stated that the closures are due to ongoing financial challenges faced by the council, emphasizing cuts in Government funding and heightened demands in social services.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Sunnyvale residents can kick Christmas trees to the curb

Sunnyvale residents living in single-family homes can place their Christmas trees for curbside recycling until January 24, as long as they’re stripped of decorations and cut to size.
Miscellaneous
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