Community Issues and Volunteering
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
NC Farmers’ Markets Double Buying Power for Food-Insecure Households
People in North Carolina who need to stretch every dollar spent on food can get double the value of fresh produce and other goods through government a…
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Mutual Aid Groups Stand Ready as Excessive Heat, Blackouts Lurk
Regulators have put the Midwest on high alert for energy shortfalls this summer, while forecasters say most areas will be hotter than usual. In Iowa…
Monday, May 23, 2022
WV Has 'One Chance' To Improve Flood Preparedness
The mayor of Huntington, where more than 200 homes were recently damaged by severe flooding, said now is the state's "one chance" to prevent other …
WA BBQ Brings Together Community Kept Apart by COVID-19
The pandemic has kept Washingtonians apart for the past two years. With COVID-19 numbers down, an event in Renton is aiming to bring people together …
UT Letter Carriers Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' with Food Collections
Utahns can expect their mail to be delivered as usual this Saturday but with a catch. Your letter carrier will be asking for something in return - a …
MD's Montgomery County Conducts Urban Heat-Mapping Project
Maryland's most populous county is embarking on an urban heat-mapping project to better understand neighborhood heat inequities, which can affect …
PA Communities Gearing Up for Public Pool Season
Recreation departments across Pennsylvania are preparing to kick off their outdoor public pool seasons starting Memorial Day Weekend, marking for …
Planting Trees on Earth Day for Climate Resiliency
Conservationists are planting trees on Earth Day to help mitigate the impacts of a warming planet. Urban areas along Colorado's Front Range become …
NH Group Encourages Giving Back this National Volunteer Week
It's National Volunteer Week, and groups are spotlighting some of the benefits of volunteering, both for individuals and the communities they serve…
With ID Primary Approaching, Poll Workers 'Backbone' of Elections
Poll workers will be out in force across Idaho next month, helping with the state's primary election. They'll play an integral role in ensuring …
1 Vote Counts: Harrisburg Group Aims to Increase Voter Participation
A civic-engagement organization based in Harrisburg is hoping to increase voter turnout in Pennsylvania's capital city through education and meeting p…
The Month of April Means "Don't mess with Texas"
The month of April has special meaning for Texans. It's when many groups - like Adopt-a-Highway and Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates - participate in …