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The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG) awarded the city of Santa Clarita’s Volunteer Engagement Program the prestigious “Rising to Excellence Award” on June 23. This national award was presented to the City for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the creation of the Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub. This Volunteer Hub is a website designed to connect volunteers to nonprofit organizations offering critical services across the Santa Clarita Valley. It also offers nonprofits a new avenue to promote their volunteer needs and recruit volunteers while p...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art launches "Your Met Art Box" in collaboration with Citymeals on Wheels The monthly “Your Met Art Box” features four art cards with full-color images of works from the Museum’s permanent collection, along with questions and activities to encourage seniors and Citymeals volunteers to explore art and art making together during weekly conversations. © Metropolitan Museum of Art 2021. Photo: Eileen Travell. NEW YORK, NY .-The Metropolitan Museum of Art has partnered with Citymeals on Wheels on a new initiative to bring creative and art-focused activities, inspire...

It’s a scene that’s played out too many times, especially in the past year-and-a-half. Hundreds of cars line up to collect donated food for their family.

Healthcare heroes: Voices of the caregivers who got us through COVID-19 Posted May 09, 2021 ‘COVID is a slow-moving disaster that slowly wears you down’ "It has been frustrating seeing human beings, people who have died from COVID who could have been saved by masking, distancing, and later vaccinating," said Dr. William Paolo, acting chair of emergency medicine at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Dr. William Paolo, associate professor of emergency medicine; associate professor of public health and preventive medicine and interim chairman of emergency medicine, Upstate Univers...

10 Tips to Avoid Breaking the Law in Dubai Dubai located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with millions of international tourists visiting every year. This world famous Middle Eastern city boasts incredible attractions, super modern achritecture, amazing hotels, luxury shopping and beaches. But is it safe to visit?   Is Dubai Dangerous for Foreigners? Dubai is one of the safest destinations in the world and crime against tourists is very rare. This city has some of the lowest crime cases of any city in the world and even minor...