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LE MARS -- The Le Mars United Way Board of Directors has approved funding levels to local agencies for the 2022-23 fiscal year. This year $202,280 was awarded to 21 programs run by local agencies....

AmeriCorps Week offers an opportunity to recognize the commitment of the millions of Americans who have chosen to serve their country through AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors.

The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors, 55 years old and over, the opportunity to work with students in local schools, or other non-profit agencies with children who need extra assistance. Typically school “Grandmas” and “Grandpas” work one-on-one with kids who need some extra support and love, as the website states.

Municipal funding is backing the work of local non-profits once again.

Municipal funding is backing the work of local non-profits once again.

The Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development Foster Grandparent Program is seeking volunteers to help children in the classrooms in Tuscarawas County.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers are planning to help young people academically by serving as mentors in a Foster Grandparents program.

UHD Recognizes Older Americans Month Summary Older Americans Month According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 40.3 million U.S. residents 65 years and older in the 2010 Census and more than 54 million on July 1, 2019. Recently, proclamations from both President Joe Biden and Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared May 2021 as the month to honor Older Americans. “The University of Houston-Downtown is known for recognizing disparities among vulnerable populations and for its commitment to impr...

A virtual gala to hail gracious giving Center for Civic Engagement holds Service, Learning and Leadership Recognition Celebration Neither masks, nor distance, nor pandemic protocols would stop Norwich University’s volunteerism in 2020-21. Center for Civic Engagement Director Nicole DiDomenico said students’ perseverance showed gracious selflessness, and progress showed in April 15’s online meeting to celebrate it. Spring 2020’s sudden campus shutdown to flatten the coronavirus in...