Community Issues and Volunteering
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New SD collaborative to address food insecurity
In observance of Hunger Action Month, a new statewide collaborative has launched to address food insecurity in South Dakota. Nearly 14% of U.S…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
MI voting group energized for National Voter Registration Day
As Michigan gears up for November's pivotal presidential election, the League of Women Voters of Michigan is ramping up efforts to make this National …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
TX League of Women Voters participates in National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and volunteers with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters are holding voter registration events across the …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Local leaders revive Toledo’s historic 'Black Wall Street'
Toledo's historic Dorr Street Corridor was once the beating heart of Black culture, wealth and business in the city. Now, community leaders and local …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Young Washingtonians spread word on National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and some young people in Washington state are encouraging people in their age group to ensure they're …
In MN, leadership, culture variation part of Hispanic Heritage Month
Over the weekend, Hispanic Heritage Month got underway. In Minnesota, people are recognizing the diversity within these populations, as well as …
Survey: Only 53% of high school students think voting is important
About 53% of high school students think voting is important, according to a survey out today from the nonprofit Youth Truth. Researchers polled 115,0…
Hudson, NY, holds its 4th Annual Latinx Festival
Hudson, New York will hold its fourth annual Latinx Festival on Sunday. The festival celebrates a wide range of cultures through food, dancing and …
Feeding Indiana’s Hungry calls for action as food insecurity worsens
Hoosiers are marking Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign led by the Feeding America Network, to raise awareness and fight hunger across the U.…
Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors
Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention…
Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo
During this week's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed reviving the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue …
TX nonprofits address health disparities in Latino community
Nonprofits across Texas are coming together to address disparities in health care for the Latinx community. A report by the Commonwealth Fund shows …