A 15-year-old boy remarked that the presence of youth workers created a reassuring atmosphere, stating, 'By having trusted adults around areas such as the market, where most school children come together, makes it safer for everyone.' The youth workers were perceived as less intimidating than police, enhancing feelings of safety among young individuals.
"BRAVE Bay Area, one of the nation's first rape crisis centers, is closing its doors in September because of what organizers described as insurmountable financial challenges and understaffing."
"I have options of where I put my money," Renard-Wilson, 49, said. "Yes, Target's convenient. Yes, Amazon Fresh is on my drive to my kids' school. The options that I have discovered have opened up new relationships."
"What matters is that it works, that it gets food on shelves and into people's homes. When residents spend their dollars at a city-supported community grocery store that offers fair prices and fresh food, that's the market deciding that access matters."
Owner Kam Ravazi celebrates the 25th anniversary of Capers Eat & Drink, reflecting on a quarter-century filled with loyal customers, helpful employees, and supportive landlords. He expresses gratitude for the business's survival during challenging times, including the pandemic and economic shifts that affected many others in the industry.
Entering the prison each week requires mental preparation. Stepping into the classroom is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about connecting with the humanity of the incarcerated.
We know that the recovery efforts will take time and commitment, and we are working closely with Texas Realtors and local Realtor associations to make sure that the $500,000 we are providing goes toward supporting communities in areas affected by the flooding.
Sanders helped organize and host the Garden Valley Fun Fest at the Rainbow Terrace Apartments, where the fire took place on June 23. The event featured free food as well as drinks, haircuts, games and more.
Parents shouldn't have to choose between feeding their kids food that's affordable and food that's healthy-but it's a choice that countless New York City parents are forced to make every day.
The Sound Lounge has become a vital part of the local community - a grassroots music venue that's not only hosting gigs, but also offering a space where people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences can come together.
"It just all happened so fast," McPherson told ABC 7 News. "Her agenda was to pull my hair. That was their main agenda, like it's three against one, and I'm like 130 pounds, barely."
Ten years later, Hunter Mountain's TAP-NY festival had so many breweries in attendance that it stretched through all of the interior space of the lodges, the outside areas of the resort and up into temporary tents erected on the mountain.
According to a report in The Hindu, the clinic's Subash Ghosh said: "Once the USAID issue happened, we had to shut down operations. But we reached out to several philanthropic organisations and individuals and now Tata Trusts is supporting us."
"We became a house. We became mother, father, medical doctor, the whole nine yards until we could get [the government] to step in," said Miller. "[Asylum seekers] couldn't get in. They were stuck outside of the system."
The three-year strategy will be rolled out this autumn and reflects the voices of nearly 4,000 carers, according to Lucia das Neves, the council's cabinet member for health, social care and wellbeing.
In our region, transportation is key for our students to achieve their educational goals. With our partner from VVTA, we will guarantee that transportation is not an obstacle. BCC is creating a route for success for all the students.
Intense storms over the July 4 weekend dumped more than 10 inches of rain across multiple river basins in central Texas, unleashing surging floodwaters that led to the deadliest flash flood event in the U.S. since 1976.
San Antonio residents gathered in support of Kerr County, raising over $14,000 for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund during a charity run. Their enthusiasm for helping was highlighted by one organizer who joked that San Antonio 'broke Cash App' as donations flowed in.
Torrey Smith expressed immediate enthusiasm to host a youth football camp in New Orleans, aiming to honor the legacy of his late friend Jacoby Jones, who had previously organized similar events.
The celebration unfolded at The Staaten, when Seamen's Society hosted its annual Scholarship, honoring 21 students in foster care who were awarded scholarships totaling over $30,000 for the upcoming academic year.
