WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Working to prevent youth violence in the District, the attorney general has awarded nearly $900,000 to 11 nonprofits working with kids. One of those nonprofits, Horton’s Kids, has been providing support for kids and their families for 35 years. It’s one of several organizations Attorney General Brian Schwalb says is […]
Mar. 21—State Rep. Natalie Figueroa was all smiles Wednesday morning as she, along with Meals on Wheels New Mexico staff members Madison Kalvert and Robin Morrison, loaded the back of a car with several meals set for delivery. Figueroa was invited by Meals on Wheels to ride along on a delivery route and took the […]
A Catholic nonprofit that operates several shelters in El Paso sued the Office of the Attorney General earlier this month to delay the release of records after the state agency demanded the immediate release of extensive documentation about the immigrant clients that it serves along the border. The Consumer Protection Division of the attorney general’s […]
SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego is offering some relief to small businesses and nonprofits in the aftermath of winter storms that hit the region. The City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department (EDD) will be offering Emergency Response Grants of up to $2,500 per applicant, and up to $5,000 for businesses and […]
Have some fun and support a good cause with these fundraisers for local nonprofits: Super Bowl Sunday Buffet Dinner Sunday, Feb. 11 – noon to 3 p.m. The Shepherdstown Fire Department 8052 Martinsburg Pike (Route 45) Shepherdstown, W.Va. Ham, fried chicken, vegetables, homemade rolls and dessert. $10. Proceeds support the fire department’s fire and emergency […]
Feb. 9—JAMESTOWN — A record-setting day for the 2024 Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 8, was also a big day for Victory Christian School in Jamestown, according to Mike Woodley, executive director of the school. Woodley said community members and businesses donated $35,000 to Victory Christian School. He said the school also received a […]
Have some fun and support a good cause with these fundraisers for local nonprofits: Yard Sale Sunday, Feb. 4 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shepherdstown Community Club 102 E. German St. Shepherdstown, W.Va. Clothes, household goods, and other items. Sponsored by Shepherd University’s Student Community Services. Proceeds benefit this year’s travel expenses for students […]
Echoing a call made by her successor and other mayors of cities affected by the growing migrant crisis, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the federal government needs to make it easier for asylum-seekers to legally work. Speaking at the City Club of Chicago Thursday to highlight a new nonprofit that is aimed at supporting […]
CANTON – Seven nonprofits in Stark County will be awarded a total of $497,000 in state COVID-19 grants for related payroll increases and expenses. The funds are coming from the Ohio Department of Development through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act. Stark County commissioners voted to enter into a contract at their meeting last […]
Two multimillion-dollar contracts for the handling of day-to-day operations of city-owned homeless shelters are slated to be finalized Thursday. The Austin City Council will vote on contracts for outside service providers to run the Northbridge homeless shelter, currently managed by the city, and the Southbridge shelter, currently managed by the nonprofit Austin Area Urban League. […]
Jan. 16—LIMA — The city of Lima announced that applications are open for grants to go to nonprofits, education, local government organizations and independent artists and musicians as of Monday, Jan. 15. The America 250-Ohio Commission will help celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary with grants of up to $50,000 and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith, a […]
Jan. 11—The City of Greenville and multiple nonprofit organizations preparing for the predicted inclement weather due to hit North Texas over the weekend and into early next week. Weather forecasts are calling for temperatures to drastically drop to below freezing. According to the National Weather Service forecast, Saturday night will have a low of around […]