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The Mercury News
4 days ago
Los Angeles

Sunnyvale volunteers show compassion during week of service

Compassion Week promotes community engagement and volunteerism through various projects, aiming to create enduring impacts beyond the week itself. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
6 days ago
Brooklyn

State Comptroller DiNapoli will visit Brooklyn to release 'Economic Snapshot of Coney Island and Brighton Beach'

Economic viability of Coney Island and Brighton Beach is crucial for community discussions and local engagement. [ more ]
The Mercury News
4 days ago
Los Angeles

Sunnyvale volunteers show compassion during week of service

Compassion Week promotes community engagement and volunteerism through various projects, aiming to create enduring impacts beyond the week itself. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
6 days ago
Brooklyn

State Comptroller DiNapoli will visit Brooklyn to release 'Economic Snapshot of Coney Island and Brighton Beach'

Economic viability of Coney Island and Brighton Beach is crucial for community discussions and local engagement. [ more ]
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#community-development
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
Los Angeles

My town became environmentally conscious and so did I

Local actions can lead to impactful environmental change.
Education is crucial for fostering awareness and action against climate challenges. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 week ago
Online Community Development

T-Mobile Announces 25 New Hometown Grant Recipients in Rural Communities

T-Mobile's Hometown Grants support local projects, enhancing community development with over $14 million raised since 2021 for small towns and rural areas. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
Los Angeles

My town became environmentally conscious and so did I

Local actions can lead to impactful environmental change.
Education is crucial for fostering awareness and action against climate challenges. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 week ago
Online Community Development

T-Mobile Announces 25 New Hometown Grant Recipients in Rural Communities

T-Mobile's Hometown Grants support local projects, enhancing community development with over $14 million raised since 2021 for small towns and rural areas. [ more ]
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www.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Education

Swedish town in Lapland offers families 10,000 kronor to move in

The local school in Glommerstrask faces closure due to low enrollment, prompting efforts to attract families with cash incentives. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

BP Reynoso launches $50,000 fund to support community baby showers for new parents * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced a $50,000 community baby shower fund to support new parents and parents-to-be through local communal baby showers. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

NYC deli to sell new 'hero' sandwich to raise funds for family of slain Officer Jonathan Diller

A deli in Queens created 'The NYPD' sandwich in honor of fallen cop Jonathan Diller, with proceeds going to his family.
The deli owner and city Councilman collaborated to support the family and show appreciation for law enforcement. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Education

Swedish town in Lapland offers families 10,000 kronor to move in

The local school in Glommerstrask faces closure due to low enrollment, prompting efforts to attract families with cash incentives. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

BP Reynoso launches $50,000 fund to support community baby showers for new parents * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced a $50,000 community baby shower fund to support new parents and parents-to-be through local communal baby showers. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

NYC deli to sell new 'hero' sandwich to raise funds for family of slain Officer Jonathan Diller

A deli in Queens created 'The NYPD' sandwich in honor of fallen cop Jonathan Diller, with proceeds going to his family.
The deli owner and city Councilman collaborated to support the family and show appreciation for law enforcement. [ more ]
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www.times-series.co.uk
1 week ago
Startup companies

50k Brent Cross Town community fund set up to help plug job skills gap

Brent Cross Town's regeneration scheme offers funding for community projects addressing skills gaps and employment initiatives. [ more ]
Modern Farmer
3 weeks ago
NYC food

Spotlight On a Network Aiming to Make Everyone a Food Changemaker - Modern Farmer

Ali Ghiorse aims to transform the food system through education and awareness of sustainable practices in Greenwich, CT. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
San Francisco 49ers

93-year-old man's garden feeds the neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey

A 93-year-old man turned a vacant lot into a community garden to provide fresh produce.
A local ministry aims to sustain the legacy of the garden by involving the youth. [ more ]
www.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Two men arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Harlow

The Clear, Hold, Build project is focused on eradicating crime and revitalizing communities through collaborative efforts and sustained enforcement. [ more ]
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

Historic Limehouse Town Hall offers a new way to check bus arrival times

A community-driven project repurposed a display board to provide real-time bus arrival times, enhancing local transport accessibility. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Bass, Padilla back bill to provide billions of dollars in new homelessness funding

The Housing for All Act aims to invest federal dollars in housing and homelessness programs
The bill supports local approaches to homelessness like converting motel rooms to supportive housing and mobile crisis intervention teams [ more ]
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