Tag: resources

Camp Hope provides resources and rehabilitation

HILLSDALE — Camp Hope has provided resources to 107 homeless persons since opening last year, with 37 transitioning to housing. With 19 people still living in a tent, or occupying office space at the Hillsdale Community Thrift — located at the intersection of M-99 and Mechanic Road — Missy DesJardin provided an update to the […]

Texas House committee report calls for more utility oversight, firefighting resources after Panhandle wildfires

A special Texas House committee tasked with identifying factors contributing the the largest wildfire outbreak in Texas history and recommending legislative solutions to prevent future fires published its final report Wednesday, largely blaming electric utilities and oil and gas operators for sparking the deadly fires and calling for increased oversight of the companies and additional […]

A loan, with a country’s natural resources as collateral

WASHINGTON — Working to salvage an aid package to Ukraine, Republican senators pitched an idea to former President Donald Trump that they thought he’d like: Instead of a grant, the U.S. would give the country a loan that would be backed in some fashion by Ukrainian rare earth minerals worth trillions of dollars. GOP lawmakers […]

If you or someone you know is in crisis, these resources can help

If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, there are many resources that can help. These hotlines and organizations are free and available to anyone who is struggling. For suicide prevention: If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat […]

Childcare provider event to offer resources, roundtable discussion

Apr. 11—The United Way’s Success By 6 Impact Council is hosting a Childcare Provider Appreciation event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute. Providers will receive credit for free professional development sessions that address topics ranging from behavioral management, developmental milestones, music therapy, STEM and kindergarten […]

AG DeFoor promotes financial literacy resources at Osterhout Free Library

Apr. 8—WILKES-BARRE — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor on Monday said Pennsylvania libraries offer more than just books — they are a central knowledge hub where you can access a multitude of resources for free. “One of the biggest benefits to having a library card is that it gives you access to information about money […]